# Bible vs Haven

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Haven's 19. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 149K) and device support (4 vs 2). Haven's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haven sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Haven. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 149K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible ships an update fortnightly, Haven every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Haven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews) | [4.9 (149K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 149K |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #8 |
| Size | 173 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [E12 Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749149337) |

## 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


### Haven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Reference, #20 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers daily Bible verses, devotionals, and prayers to foster spiritual growth and peace. Engage with scripture through interactive chat, explore verse citations, and track your progress. It's designed to be a personal guide for your faith journey.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verses, Thoughtful devotionals, Heartfelt prayers, Interactive Bible chat, Verse citations, Daily streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Haven - Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Haven - Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for growing in faith
- 🤗 Comforting and encouraging
- 🤝 Strengthens relationship with God
- 🧠 Provides biblical knowledge and understanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Paywall blocks free access
- 📱 Glitches and freezing issues
- ⏰ Forced trial annoys users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Freezing and navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Free access option
- Donation-based model
- Bible reading functionality
- Community chat features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

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

### Is Haven free?

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

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

Bible and Haven are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14M and 149K ratings respectively.

### Do Bible or Haven have ads?

Neither Bible nor Haven shows ads.

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

Bible ships an update fortnightly, and Haven every 5 days. Most recently, Bible was updated on September 30, 2026 and Haven on September 30, 2026.

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

Bible currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Haven at #8. 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.*