# Bible vs Orthodox Bible

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Orthodox Bible's 14. Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14M vs 12K). Orthodox Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orthodox Bible sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. 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 Orthodox Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 12K, 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 80% of Orthodox Bible's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Orthodox Bible every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Orthodox Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-bible/id6446212792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #140 |
| Size | 172 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Reference, #116 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


### Orthodox Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-bible/id6446212792)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Access the full text of the Old and New Testament, along with daily readings and an Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts. This app supports spiritual journeys with daily prayers and audio Psalms.

**Highlights:** Full Old and New Testament text, Daily readings, Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts, Morning, meal, and evening prayers, Audio Psalms, Septuagint translation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Ad Free Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Premium | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Premium | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 📚 Provides access to Orthodox Bible
- 🎨 Beautiful and user-friendly interface
- 🕰️ Useful daily readings and prayers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paid content and subscriptions
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and chapter/verse selection
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to access content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when loading new content
- Bible reading position resets after ads
- Calendar and daily readings not always aligned

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark/resume reading feature
- Implement offline mode for Bible and prayers
- Provide option to choose Bible translation (NKJV, Septuagint)
- Add audio playback for all Bible chapters and prayers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Orthodox Bible free?

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

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

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Orthodox Bible averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Bible or Orthodox Bible have ads?

Orthodox Bible shows ads; Bible does not.

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

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orthodox Bible every 10 days. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 27, 2026 and Orthodox Bible on September 26, 2026.

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

Bible currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Orthodox Bible at #140. 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.*