# Bible vs BibleProject

The clearest difference is monetization model: BibleProject at free against Bible's free with in-app purchases. BibleProject also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Bible's advantage is ratings volume (14M vs 2.8K) and chart position (#2 vs #54). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 4.9 for BibleProject. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 2.8K, 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 92% of BibleProject's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, BibleProject every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | BibleProject |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews) | [4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleproject/id1523687027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #54 |
| Size | 172 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [BibleProject](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320858813) |

## 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


### BibleProject

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleproject/id1523687027)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, and classes designed to make the biblical story accessible. Learn to read scripture, explore themes, and deepen your understanding of Jesus through engaging educational resources.

**Highlights:** Free Bible videos, Podcasts on biblical theology, Educational Bible classes, Continue learning feature, Explore scripture at your own pace, Short visual explanations of Bible books

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and intuitive design
- 👍 Helpful for understanding the Bible
- 💡 Visually appealing and creative
- 🚀 Vast library of resources
- 👍 Organized and easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Downloading issues with content
- 🔒 Lack of certain Bible translations
- 👎 Navigation can be confusing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Podcast playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and external links

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (e.g., KJV, ESV, NRSV)
- Implement a sleep timer for podcasts
- Introduce note-taking and bookmarking features
- Add support for CarPlay and Apple TV
- Improve offline access and download capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is BibleProject free?

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

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

Bible and BibleProject are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14M and 2.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Bible or BibleProject have ads?

Neither Bible nor BibleProject shows ads.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and BibleProject every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 25, 2026 and BibleProject on September 24, 2026.

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

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and BibleProject at #54. 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.*