# Bible vs Blue Letter Bible

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bible at 14M against Blue Letter Bible's 361K. Bible also leads on chart position (#2 vs #46) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). Blue Letter Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 4.9 for Blue Letter Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 361K, 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 95% of Blue Letter Bible's.

Bible ships an update every 11 days, Blue Letter Bible every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Blue Letter Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.9 (361K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-letter-bible/id365547505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 361K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 94.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #46 |
| Size | 174 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Blue Letter Bible](https://appshunter.io/developer/365547508) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #198 Top Free (US App Store)

Access and study scripture with over 3,500 Bible versions in 2,300+ languages. Engage with friends through shared notes and conversations, and make prayer a daily habit with customizable tools. Enjoy offline access to select versions and listen to audio Bibles.

**Highlights:** 3,500+ Bible versions, Audio Bibles, Prayer tracking, Community study, Offline access, Verse images, Customizable themes

**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


### Blue Letter Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-letter-bible/id365547505)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access over 30 Bible versions, audio Bibles, commentaries, and advanced word search tools. Customize your reading with themes, fonts, and note-taking. Back up your study preferences to iCloud.

**Highlights:** 30+ Bible versions, Audio Bibles, Commentaries, Hebrew/Greek lexicon, Advanced word search, Customizable reader, Highlighting and notes, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful study tool
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Versatile features
- 👍 Excellent resource for deeper Bible study
- 👍 Customizable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy after updates
- 🐛 Highlighting feature is confusing
- 🐛 Search function is clunky
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly when used offline

**Reported bugs**

- Searching in Greek produces irrelevant results
- Highlighting feature is inconsistent
- App crashes frequently
- Loses user's place in the app

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations (e.g. NLT, Message)
- Improve search functionality and retain search history
- Add ability to download audio commentaries
- Improve navigation and ability to stay on current verse/passage
- Add more customization options for highlighting and notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Blue Letter Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible or Blue Letter Bible?

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Blue Letter Bible averages 4.9 from 361K ratings.

### Do Bible or Blue Letter Bible have ads?

Neither Bible nor Blue Letter Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or Blue Letter Bible?

Bible ships an update every 11 days, and Blue Letter Bible every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blue Letter Bible on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible or Blue Letter Bible?

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Blue Letter Bible at #46. 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.*