# Bible vs e

The clearest difference is price: Bible at Free against e's $3.99. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 7K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). e's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bible is free to download; e costs $3.99 up front. 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 4.8 for e. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 7K, 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 e's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, e every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-lt-bible-study-to-go/id634158738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 83.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #2 | **#1** |
| Size | 172 MB | 21 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) | [Rick Meyers](https://appshunter.io/developer/567008122) |

## 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


### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-lt-bible-study-to-go/id634158738)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Reference, #116 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful and user-friendly platform for in-depth Bible study on mobile devices. Access Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more with intuitive navigation and robust search capabilities. Offline access and free downloadable resources enhance your study experience.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible study, Powerful search functionality, Strong's definitions, Scripture references, Bible comparison, Location maps, Reading plans

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🔍 Powerful search and cross-referencing
- 📚 Vast library of free resources
- 🔖 Helpful for sermon preparation
- 🌐 Offline access to content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unintuitive interface for some
- 💰 Paid content can get expensive
- 🔀 Lack of sync between devices
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🙅‍♀️ Memory verse feature not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Unreliable performance with some features
- Compatibility issues with recent OS updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved note-taking and highlighting
- Seamless sync across devices
- More modern Bible translations
- Enhanced audio/visual capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is e free?

e costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while e averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Bible or e have ads?

Neither Bible nor e shows ads.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and e every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 27, 2026 and e on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible or e?

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and e at #1. 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.*