# Bible vs Message Bible MSG (Audio)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s 6. Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Bible MSG (Audio) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Message Bible MSG (Audio). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 18, 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 100% of Message Bible MSG (Audio)'s.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Message Bible MSG (Audio) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Message Bible MSG (Audio) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id6450768255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 98.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Anandhaprabakaran Balasubramaniyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660935968) |

## 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


### Message Bible MSG (Audio)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id6450768255)

Read and listen to the Holy Message Bible with Old and New Testament books. Features include daily verses, night mode, and the ability to highlight, bookmark, and take notes. Test your biblical knowledge with a challenging Bible quiz game.

**Highlights:** Read and listen to the Holy Bible, Daily inspirational verses, Night reading mode, Highlight, bookmark, and take notes, Organized personal library, Bible quiz game with scoring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IAP Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| IAP Coins Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| IAP Coins Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Ads Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Message Bible MSG (Audio) free?

Message Bible MSG (Audio) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio)?

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Message Bible MSG (Audio) averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio) have ads?

Message Bible MSG (Audio) shows ads; Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or Message Bible MSG (Audio)?

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Message Bible MSG (Audio) every 4 months. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 26, 2026 and Message Bible MSG (Audio) on September 21, 2026.

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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.*