# Bible vs New King James Version

The clearest difference is rating: Bible at 4.9 against New King James Version's 4.3. Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). New King James Version's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. New King James Version sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible ships an update fortnightly, New King James Version every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | New King James Version |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-king-james-version-nkjv/id1663174825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 6 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Skyraan Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650058812) |

## 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


### New King James Version

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-king-james-version-nkjv/id1663174825)

This app offers a modern yet traditional translation of the Bible, perfect for personal study or public worship. It includes features like audio playback, daily verse notifications, note-taking, and verse customization. Explore related content such as eBooks, videos, and church information.

**Highlights:** Audio Bible playback, Daily verse notifications, Personalized notes and highlights, Verse editor for social sharing, Nearby church and event finder, Christian eBooks and videos, Bible quiz and stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - Three Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| Three Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Two Year | $34.99 | one-time |
| Two Years | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is New King James Version free?

New King James Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible or New King James Version?

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while New King James Version averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bible or New King James Version have ads?

New King James Version shows ads; Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or New King James Version?

Bible ships an update fortnightly, and New King James Version every 10 months. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 30, 2026 and New King James Version on August 3, 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.*