# Bible vs NIV Bible App +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against NIV Bible App +'s 14. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 158K) and chart position (#2 vs #138). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NIV Bible App + sells 11 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 NIV Bible App +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 158K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, NIV Bible App + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | NIV Bible App + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-bible-app-plus/id291270748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 158K |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% 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** | #138 |
| Size | 174 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #111 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


### NIV Bible App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-bible-app-plus/id291270748)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app provides tools for reading, studying, listening to, and watching biblical content. It offers free Bible translations and resources, with options to purchase additional study materials or subscribe to curated packs. Access to videos and audiobooks enhances the study experience.

**Highlights:** Read Bible translations, Study resources, Audio Bibles and books, Watch biblical videos, Devotional reading plans, Subscription study packs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ESV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NKJV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NLT Bible Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Study Pack Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| NIV Bible | Free | one-time |
| New Living Translation - NLT | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Message - MSG | $11.99 | one-time |
| NIV Study Bible Notes | $29.99 | one-time |
| ESV Study Bible | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient to have Bible on phone
- 🚀 Helpful features like notes, highlights, and search
- 🚀 Ability to switch between translations
- 🚀 Offline access to Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty with highlighting and note-taking
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription/payment model
- 🔒 Issues with login and account creation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to access certain features
- Inability to update or change Bible version
- Verse references not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved highlighting and note-taking functionality
- More customization options
- Ability to select specific Bible versions
- Better integration with other Bible study tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is NIV Bible App + free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while NIV Bible App + averages 4.8 from 158K ratings.

### Do Bible or NIV Bible App + have ads?

Neither Bible nor NIV Bible App + shows ads.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and NIV Bible App + fortnightly. Most recently, Bible was updated on October 18, 2026 and NIV Bible App + on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible or NIV Bible App +?

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and NIV Bible App + at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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