# Bible vs Bible App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Bible App's 10. Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14M vs 1.3K). Bible App's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.9 for Bible App. 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 79% of Bible App's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Bible App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Bible App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-app-scripture-and-verses/id1545437569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Meditation Journal and Sleep Sounds Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528889371) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #188 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


### Bible App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-app-scripture-and-verses/id1545437569)

This app provides a peaceful space for daily Christian reflection, meditation, and spiritual growth. It combines Bible verses, devotionals, and guided gratitude journaling to help users reconnect with Scripture and cultivate thankfulness.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verses, Heartfelt devotionals, Guided gratitude journaling, Reflection and prayer tools, Evening meditations, Spiritual grounding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Gratitude Journal & Melodies | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $9.99 | per month |
| Special yearly offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Gratitude | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual journey
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and focused on meditation
- 📖 Simplifies Bible stories
- 🙌 Helps with gratitude and positivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Biblically incorrect answers
- 📝 Limited customization of gratitude prompts
- 💰 Expensive annual subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Forced subscription and unable to unsubscribe
- Inconsistent notification timing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add custom gratitude prompts
- Improve Bible-related functionality
- Add more Bible versions
- Improve search functionality for Bible chapters
- Build a community for sharing gratitude


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Bible App free?

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

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

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

### Do Bible or Bible App have ads?

Bible App shows ads; Bible does not.

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

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