# Bible vs Life Bible App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Life Bible App's 11. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 103K) and chart position (#2 vs #79). Life Bible App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Life Bible App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.9 for Life Bible App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 103K, 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 83% of Life Bible App's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Life Bible App fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Life Bible App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews) | [4.9 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-bible-app/id325955298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 103K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 83.4% 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** | #79 |
| Size | 172 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Tecarta, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301476755) |

## 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


### Life Bible App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-bible-app/id325955298)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers daily Bible study tools, including verses, devotionals, and in-depth study resources. Explore over 600 topics, compare translations, and access commentaries to deepen your understanding of scripture. Share insights and create personalized study plans.

**Highlights:** Daily verse of the day and devotionals, Over 600 topics for study, 100+ Study Bibles and Commentaries, Verse explanation and comparison, Offline access to downloaded titles, Audio Bibles for on-the-go study, Personalized notes and highlights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Premium - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Premium - One Year | $59.99 | per year |
| High Quality TTS 1-Year Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (1 year) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Message | $5.99 | one-time |
| NLT Bible | $7.99 | one-time |
| NIV Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| English Standard Version | $11.99 | one-time |
| New King James Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| Life Application Study Bible | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Bible Study App
- 👍 Fantastic App
- 👍 Excellent Bible Study Tool
- 👍 Comprehensive for Study
- 👍 Excellent Biblical Resources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads Disruptive
- 🐛 New Update Not User-Friendly
- 🐛 Complicated Navigation
- 🐛 Slow and Laggy
- 🐛 Clunky Compared to Previous Version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad
- Note-Taking Features Freezing
- Syncing Issues with Previous Purchases

**Requested features**

- Dark Mode Option
- Ability to Customize Home Screen
- Improved Note-Taking Experience
- Better Verse Lookup and Navigation
- Ability to Search Notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Life Bible App free?

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

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

Bible and Life Bible App are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14M and 103K ratings respectively.

### Do Bible or Life Bible App have ads?

Neither Bible nor Life Bible App shows ads.

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

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

### Which is more popular, Bible or Life Bible App?

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Life Bible App at #79. 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.*