# Bible vs Daily Devotional

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Daily Devotional's 9. Bible also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 73%) and ratings volume (14M vs 2.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Devotional sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Daily Devotional. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 73% of Daily Devotional's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Daily Devotional |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews) | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-devotional-bible-chat/id1441920813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Official Human](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441920812) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Reference, #145 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


### Daily Devotional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-devotional-bible-chat/id1441920813)

Receive daily messages inspired by scripture to guide and support you through life's challenges. Connect with a community for prayer requests and engage in AI-powered conversations to explore the Bible and deepen your faith.

**Highlights:** Daily inspirational messages, Community prayer requests, AI-powered Bible chat, Selected Bible verses for meditation, Prayer and reflection tools

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Promo | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Inspirational and uplifting messages
- 🙏 Helps with daily challenges and faith
- 💕 Sense of community through prayer feature
- 🤗 Personalized messages that resonate with users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monetization of previously free app
- 🙁 Unable to access content without subscription
- 🤔 Inconsistent changes to platform and features

**Reported bugs**

- 401 error and app not working for some users
- Serialization issues when interacting with app

**Requested features**

- Donation-based model for accessing content
- Maintain free access to core app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Daily Devotional free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible or Daily Devotional?

Bible and Daily Devotional are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14M and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Bible or Daily Devotional have ads?

Neither Bible nor Daily Devotional shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or Daily Devotional?

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daily Devotional every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 28, 2026 and Daily Devotional on September 27, 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.*