# Bible vs Dwell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Dwell's 12. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 88K) and review sentiment (99% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dwell sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 4.9 for Dwell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 88K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Bible's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dwell's.

Bible ships an update every 11 days, Dwell fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Dwell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.9 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-audio-bible/id1343917374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 88K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #24 |
| Size | 174 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Dwell App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343917373) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access and study scripture with over 3,500 Bible versions in 2,300+ languages. Engage with friends through shared notes and conversations, and make prayer a daily habit with customizable tools. Enjoy offline access to select versions and listen to audio Bibles.

**Highlights:** 3,500+ Bible versions, Audio Bibles, Prayer tracking, Community study, Offline access, Verse images, Customizable themes

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Brings me closer to God
- 💡 Convenient access to the Bible
- 🚀 Seamless user experience
- 🤝 Connects me with a community of believers
- 📚 Vast selection of Bible versions and reading plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Frustrating streak reset issue
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific verses or passages

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Syncing issues with reading plans and notes

**Requested features**

- Offline Bible access without needing internet
- More customization options for the user interface
- Improved search and navigation functionality
- Integration with other Bible study tools and resources


### Dwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-audio-bible/id1343917374)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Reference, #63 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in Scripture with audio and reading features. Listen to the Bible with various voices and versions, read along synchronized with narration, or customize your reading experience. Build a habit with listening plans and share playlists with friends.

**Highlights:** Listen to the Bible with multiple voices and versions, Read along synchronized with audio narration, Customizable reading experience with themes and fonts, Sleep mode for listening to Scripture while falling asleep, Memorize Scripture with repeat and reflect features, Build a daily habit with listening plans and notifications, Create and share personalized Scripture playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dwell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dwell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dwell Family Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Dwell Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Dwell Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Dwell Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Dwell Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Dwell Lifetime | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🌳 Helps with spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Convenient for busy lifestyles
- 🔊 Variety of narrators and translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🐞 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback controls
- Syncing issues between devices
- Unreliable offline functionality

**Requested features**

- Offline listening mode
- Ability to create custom playlists
- More Bible translations and languages
- Integration with other Bible apps
- Sleep timer and alarm clock features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dwell free?

Dwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible or Dwell?

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Dwell averages 4.9 from 88K ratings.

### Do Bible or Dwell have ads?

Neither Bible nor Dwell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or Dwell?

Bible ships an update every 11 days, and Dwell fortnightly. Most recently, Bible was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dwell on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible or Dwell?

Bible currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Dwell at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*