# Bible vs Bible Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Bible Notebook's 2. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 325) and review sentiment (99% vs 86%). Bible Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.8 for Bible Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 325, 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 86% of Bible Notebook's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Bible Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 325 |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Benicio Sparapani Junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/473377368) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #191 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 Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-notebook/id1583499922)

Interact with scripture like never before. Add notes directly to verses, react with emojis, and customize your study experience with colors and themes. All your content syncs automatically via iCloud across devices.

**Highlights:** Verse-specific note-taking, Emoji reactions to verses, Customizable notes and highlights, iCloud synchronization, Multiple themes, Hide/show notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and sleek design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📖 Great for Bible study
- ✍️ Excellent note-taking feature
- 💡 Innovative note placement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version
- 💸 Subscription required for full features
- 💲 Expensive annual subscription
- 🎨 Dull highlighter colors
- 🎚️ Limited translation options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes shift position after zooming
- Notes break/misplace when rotating device
- Text search requires connection
- Highlighting entire verse only, not specific words
- Apple Pencil auto-activation issues

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (NLT, NKJV, NIV, NVI, ARA, NVT, NAA, ESV, RVR 2015, KJV, KJA, NASB, NLT, ARC, Parole de Vie)
- Prayer journal feature
- Customizable highlighter colors
- Folders for notes/tags/favorites
- Option to display/hide lines/dots/grids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Bible Notebook free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Bible Notebook averages 4.8 from 325 ratings.

### Do Bible or Bible Notebook have ads?

Neither Bible nor Bible Notebook shows ads.

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

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