# Bible vs SparkBible

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against SparkBible's 18. Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14M vs 1.7K). SparkBible's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SparkBible sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 SparkBible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 1.7K, 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 83% of SparkBible's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, SparkBible monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | SparkBible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbible-bible-study/id1483326425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Spark Bible LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483326424) |

## 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


### SparkBible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbible-bible-study/id1483326425)

This app facilitates daily Bible reading and in-depth study with video commentary, devotionals, and AI-powered insights. It offers advanced tools like Greek and Hebrew interlinear studies, catering to both new and experienced readers seeking to deepen their faith.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible reading guidance, Video commentary for every chapter, AI study insights for complex passages, Greek, Hebrew, and interlinear word studies, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, AI-powered Bible search

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Plus Half-yearly | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| Plus Half-yearly | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus Quarterly | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $85.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless navigation
- 💡 Excellent integration of video resources
- 👍 Helpful Bible study tools
- 🚀 Comprehensive Bible content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited Bible version selection
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or accessing certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Locking up between Bible chapters
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Larger text size option
- More Bible version options (NASB, CSB, NLT)
- iPad app version
- Improved audio playback functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is SparkBible free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while SparkBible averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Bible or SparkBible have ads?

SparkBible shows ads; Bible does not.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and SparkBible monthly. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 26, 2026 and SparkBible on September 24, 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.*