Comparison

Catholic Bible Version vs Holy New Jerusalem Bible

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Catholic Bible Version

Access the Holy Bible, including Catholic versions, with features like daily verses, search, and customizable themes. Read anytime, anywhere, and share inspiring content.

Highlights
  • Daily Verse
  • Search functionality
  • Bookmarking and highlighting
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
  • Festive calendar
  • Video content
Features
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Discover the Catholic Bible Version, a complete Scripture resource that includes the books recognized within the Catholic tradition. Perfect for prayer, study, worship, and reflection, it offers believers a deeper connection to God's teachings. Carefully translated for clarity and faithfulness, this Bible supports both personal devotion and church-based learning. Its balanced language makes Scripture approachable while maintaining its spiritual depth. Read, reflect, and grow in faith through the wisdom of the Catholic Bible Version. Features: - Daily Verse: Receive a new Bible verse daily with reading reminders. - My Library: Keep highlights, notes, bookmarks, and favorite verses in one place. - Old & New Testaments: Explore the complete Bible, including both Testaments. - Verse Editor: Create and share Bible verses with attractive backgrounds. - Nearby Churches: Find churches nearby and view relevant details. - Books: Discover Christian eBooks for spiritual growth and learning. - Wallpapers: Download inspiring Christian-themed wallpapers. - Videos: Watch faith-based videos on Jesus, wisdom, healing, hope, and more. - Festive Calendar: Stay updated on Christian festivals, feast days, and observances. - Popular Verse: Explore verses by themes like love, faith, peace, and encouragement. - Customise Your Bible: Personalize fonts, styles, and text colors. - 1000 Praises: Reflect on God through a devotional collection of praises. - Bible Quotes: Access and share Bible quotes in text and image formats. - Bible Quiz: Test and strengthen your Bible knowledge with quizzes. - Bible Stories: Read inspiring Bible stories and timeless lessons. - Bible FAQ: Get answers to common Bible and Christian living questions. - Verses Comment: Share thoughts and insights on Bible verses. - Help Desk: Submit support requests and attach photos when needed. - Dictionary: Quickly search and understand Biblical terms. - Dreams Meanings: Explore Biblical perspectives on dreams and meanings. - Word Highlights: Highlight key words and phrases for deeper study. - App Activity: Track reading habits, streaks, and app engagement. - Search: Instantly find verses, chapters, keywords, and topics. - Products: Browse Bible-related products within the app. - VerseBot: Use AI to understand, copy, and share verse explanations. - Did You Know?: Learn daily Bible facts and Christian insights. - Bible Verse Clips: Watch short, uplifting Bible verse clips. - Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive encouragement. - Nearby Events: Discover Christian events, worship services, and gatherings. - Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Study chapters through dedicated video lessons. - Bible Clips: Explore inspiring short-form Biblical videos. - Bible Streaks: Build consistency with daily reading streaks. - Mark as Read - Quiz: Reinforce learning with quizzes after reading. - Audio Bible - Speed Control: Adjust playback speed to your preference. - Church Laws: Learn church traditions, practices, and guidelines. - Read Percentage: Track chapter-wise and overall reading progress. - Dark Mode: Enable a dark theme for comfortable reading. - Eye Comfort Mode: Reduce eye strain with reading-friendly settings. - Auto Screen Mode: Keep the screen active while reading or listening.

About

Holy New Jerusalem Bible

Access the Roman Catholic New Jerusalem Bible with a user-friendly interface. Features include audio playback, bookmarking, highlighting, note-taking, and easy navigation between books and chapters. Read and share verses offline.

Highlights
  • Old and New Testament
  • Audio playback
  • Bookmarking
  • Highlighting
  • Note-taking
  • Verse search
  • Offline access
Features
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We are excited to launch the Holy New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) - an iOS application with a user-friendly UI design. This app consists of both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We have included several features such as Audio, Bookmark, Highlights, Notes, Search for a verse, and move to another book or chapter with ease. Now you can read the Catholic New Jerusalem Bible anywhere at any time without the internet. Read and share the verses every day. We will add more features in the bucket list as early as possible. Enjoy your Bible journey! Download the Holy New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) app now! We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions at balaklr@outlook.com Support us by rating the app. May God bless you all!

Screenshots

Catholic Bible Version4 screens
Holy New Jerusalem Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catholic Bible Version at 100% against Holy New Jerusalem Bible's 0%. Catholic Bible Version also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Holy New Jerusalem Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Catholic Bible Version sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Holy New Jerusalem Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catholic Bible Version holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Holy New Jerusalem Bible has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Catholic Bible Version's written reviews are positive against 0% of Holy New Jerusalem Bible's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Catholic Bible Version versus Holy New Jerusalem Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatholic Bible VersionHoly New Jerusalem Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyraan TechnologiesBalasubramaniyan Thambusamy

Customer experience

Catholic Bible Version

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Holy New Jerusalem Bible

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Catholic Bible Version

One-time3
  • Ads Free Version - Three Month$2.99
  • Ads Free Version - One Year$9.99
  • Ads Free Version - Two Year$14.99
None

Holy New Jerusalem Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catholic Bible Version free?
Catholic Bible Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holy New Jerusalem Bible free?
Holy New Jerusalem Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catholic Bible Version or Holy New Jerusalem Bible?
Catholic Bible Version is rated higher. Catholic Bible Version averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Holy New Jerusalem Bible averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.
Do Catholic Bible Version or Holy New Jerusalem Bible have ads?
Both Catholic Bible Version and Holy New Jerusalem Bible show ads.

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