# Bible vs Messianic Bible

Bible and Messianic Bible both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of Bible's written reviews are positive against 41% of Messianic Bible's. Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Messianic Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messianic Bible sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 4.8 for Messianic Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 41% of Messianic Bible's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Messianic Bible every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Messianic Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messianic-bible/id1476100923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 41.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Axeraan Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356634849) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference (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


### Messianic Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messianic-bible/id1476100923)

Access the complete Jewish Bible offline with audio, reading plans, quizzes, and a dictionary. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, highlights, and verse images. Share inspiring verses and notes with friends.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible reading, Audio Bible support, Reading plans, Bible quizzes, Bible dictionary, Customizable text and highlights, Verse images and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and concise
- 💡 Great and healthy way to learn or keep going with faith
- 👍 Ease of use
- 👍 Awesome version
- 👍 I love it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stopped working
- 🔍 Messianic Opens?
- 🔍 Don't like the advertising
- 🔍 Sound doesn't work at all
- 🔍 Problem with the Audio

**Reported bugs**

- Acts 8:37 is missing on the app
- Audio issues with wrong chapters playing

**Requested features**

- Less ads
- Option to download for offline use
- Books of the Bible written in text instead of numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Messianic Bible free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Messianic Bible averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Bible or Messianic Bible have ads?

Messianic Bible shows ads; Bible does not.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Messianic Bible every 11 months. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 25, 2026 and Messianic Bible on September 21, 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.*