# Bible vs Russian Bible

Bible and Russian Bible both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of Bible's written reviews are positive against 50% of Russian Bible's. Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14M vs 2.5K). Russian Bible's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 4.8 for Russian Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 50% of Russian Bible's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Russian Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Russian Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-bible/id1414868266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Watchdis Group B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286409898) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #210 Top Free (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Bible versions in multiple languages, listen to audio Bibles, and engage in daily study with friends. Create prayers, add notes, and customize your reading experience with themes and verse images.

**Highlights:** 3,500+ Bible versions, Audio Bibles, Thousands of Reading Plans, Create and organize Prayers, Study with Friends, Offline Bible access, Customizable themes and notes

**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


### Russian Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-bible/id1414868266)

Access the Holy Bible in Russian with daily verses, bookmarking, note-taking, and highlighting features. Easily search for specific books or terms and share inspirational verses on social media.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verses, Bookmark last read position, Take notes on verses, Highlight verses with colors, Quick search functionality, Share verses on social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Blessed Bible
- 👍 Good app
- 🎧 Excellent audio narration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Typos and errors in text
- 📢 Excessive ads and distractions
- ⏱️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Deceptive 'update' ads with potential viruses
- Incorrect word usage (e.g. 'Бой' instead of 'Бог')

**Requested features**

- Add other Bible translations
- Improve text-audio synchronization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Russian Bible free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Russian Bible averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Bible or Russian Bible have ads?

Russian Bible shows ads; Bible does not.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Russian Bible every 2 months. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 29, 2026 and Russian Bible on September 28, 2026.

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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.*