Comparison

Mantis Bible Study vs iBible

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mantis Bible Study

This advanced Bible study tool offers offline access to the King James Bible and a vast library of purchasable resources like translations, commentaries, and dictionaries. It provides flexible navigation and powerful study features, including customizable markers and a WYSIWYG note editor.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Purchasable translations, commentaries, dictionaries
  • Flexible markers for bookmarks and highlights
  • WYSIWYG note editor
  • Live scripture references in notes
  • Quick navigation options
Features
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Note: We offer over 200 add-on resources for Mantis Bible Study. These resources can be purchased from our web site https://MantisBible.com. In addition, most of these resources can be purchased via "In App Purchase" from the Apple App Store. Mantis Bible Study is the most advanced Bible Study Tool available for any mobile platform. A long list of unique features make Mantis Bible Study stand out as the premier tool for accessing the Bible on the iPhone: Flexible content: •Comes with the full King James text •Works offline -- no network connection is necessary for reading and studying [Note: A network connection is required in order to load new resources and to sync your data between devices.] •Additional Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, devotionals and other books can be purchased and installed immediately. Check https://MantisBible.com for available titles Great navigation options: •Quick History •Quick-reference chapter and section headers •Grid Mode •Tap the book name to navigate book, chapter, verse Fantastic study tools: •Flexible "Markers" easily create bookmarks, notes, and highlights in all sorts of styles and formats •WYSIWYG Note Editor •Live Scripture References inside personal notes Plus much, much more!

About

iBible

This offline Bible study tool offers a powerful way to deepen your understanding of scripture. Access multiple Bibles, dictionaries, and commentaries with customizable panels and robust search capabilities. Download a vast library of resources in numerous languages to support your personal growth and ministry.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible study
  • Up to three re-sizable panels
  • Customizable panel tabs
  • Bible Compare
  • Word and phrase search
  • Popover for cross-references
  • Download manager for resources
Features
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What users say about iBS : "This app has been very beneficial in helping my growth in studies and ministry development. Thank you for developing this app." by RevTWalker – Aug 10, 2018 "This app is completely free yet better than the paid apps for same purpose. I give more than five star.... " by Ntejeffurun – Jun 27, 2018 +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ I would like to thank you all who encouraged me a lot by your comments and feedback. +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ iBible-Study HD is offline Bible studying tool based upon the free modules of theWord , a Desktop Bible software.The iBible-Study HD has up to three re-sizable panels to make your study much easier. Each panel has a customizable tabs for Bible , Dictionary , Commentary. Books , Notes , Maps and Search result. iBible-Study HD comes with King James Version and Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and ,of course, you can download many other resources through the iBible-Study HD Download manager. You can download Bibles in more than 100 translations for more than 35 languages (including but not limited to) (English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish ...). Plus downloading the other bible study resources such as Commentaries and Dictionaries. You can even use your own modules of the theWord bible software as the iBible-Study HD supports the file sharing(The modules must be RTF ). Main Features: * Study the Bible anywhere (Offline: Your Bibles and books are in your device). * Up to three re-sizable panels to make your study much easier. * Customizable panels: Each panel could have tabs for Bible , Dictionary , Commentary, Books, Notes, Maps and Search result. * Bible Compare in rows or columns * Search for words and phrases. * Popover for cross references ,bible references and Strong's number. * Pinch to zoom in/out * One tap to search for the verse's words in the dictionaries. * Keep track of Bookmarks and History * Full screen mode. * Bible verses highlighting. * Bookmark Bible verse, Commentary or dictionary topic. * Download manager for Bibles , Dictionaries and Commentaries. * New modules can be installed (.twm or zipped) as direct download or as email attachment. * Support file sharing. Install new modules through iTunes. * And It's Free. No ads, no hidden fees. If you have any questions please visit http://zbestway.com/contact-us email me : ibs@zbestway.com For how to use iBS: visit our FAQ at http://ibs-faq.zbestway.com/ Join our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iBibleStudy

Screenshots

Mantis Bible Study2 screens
iBible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBible at 4.7 against Mantis Bible Study's 3.0. iBible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (90% vs 55%). Mantis Bible Study's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mantis Bible Study sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. iBible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBible holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 304 and 212 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Mantis Bible Study's written reviews are positive against 90% of iBible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mantis Bible Study ships an update every 2 days, iBible every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mantis Bible Study versus iBible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantis Bible StudyiBible
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (304 ratings)4.7 (212 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews90.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings304 — better212
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMantis Bible CompanySamy Seif

Customer experience

Mantis Bible Study

All ratings299 ratings
Positive44.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative33.7%

iBible

All ratings201 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Mantis Bible Study

From 304 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful Bible study tool
  • 📚 Wide selection of Bible versions and resources
  • 📝 Useful note-taking and bookmarking features
  • 🔍 Efficient search and navigation
  • 🤝 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for Bible versions
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases after updates
  • 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

iBible

From 212 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free and comprehensive Bible study tool
  • 📚 Extensive library of commentaries, dictionaries, and translations
  • 🔗 Compatible with TheWord modules and resources
  • 🎨 Customizable interface with multiple panel layouts
  • ✍️ Highlighting, underlining, and note-taking capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 📥 Module download failures
  • 🔧 TheWord modules often don't work properly
  • 📱 iPad-only, no iPhone version
  • 🎛️ Steep learning curve for new users

Bugs and requests

Mantis Bible Study

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Highlighting and note-taking issues
  • Crashes when switching between Bible versions
  • Inability to restore purchased content
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free Bible versions
  • Improve note-taking and organization
  • Implement iCloud/cloud sync for notes and bookmarks
  • Add social media sharing capabilities
  • Optimize performance for newer iOS versions

iBible

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when changing Bible translations
  • App crashes when switching tabs between different content types
  • Settings menu crashes on launch
  • TheWord modules fail to load or function
  • Module downloads fail to complete
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  • Notes don't delete properly and leave orphaned titles
  • Cross-reference links don't open in some modules
  • Table of contents links non-functional
  • Damaged app icon on some devices
  • Crashes on older iOS versions (5.1.1, 13.3)
  • Buggy behavior after recent updates
  • Rate request popup cannot be dismissed

Requested features

18 requests
  • iPhone app version
  • Modern Bible translations (NIV, CSB)
  • Interlinear Bible support
  • Verse-linked personal notes
  • Universal cross-referencing with user notes
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  • Bigger and more uniform buttons
  • Cloud synchronization between devices
  • Dark mode option
  • Split screen iOS 11+ compatibility
  • Premium TheWord module support
  • Spanish Strong's dictionary
  • Apostolic Bible Polyglot (ABPe) with Strong's numbers
  • Concordance to the Septuagint
  • Korean KJV translation
  • Updated Bible translations from TheWord
  • Better note deletion functionality
  • Email sharing features
  • Book module reading capability

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Mantis Bible Study

One-time20
  • American Bible Society Maps$0.99
  • All of Grace$0.99
  • Voice - Heather$1.99
Show 17 more
  • Voice - Ryan$1.99
  • American Standard Version$4.99
  • Bible in Basic English$4.99
  • Brown-Driver-Briggs' Hebrew Definitions$4.99
  • Adam Clarke's Commentary$9.99
  • Best of Tozer$9.99
  • John Bunyan Collection (60 Books)$14.99
  • English Standard Version$17.99
  • The Message$17.99
  • New King James Version$17.99
  • New Living Translation$17.99
  • Barnes' Notes on the Bible$19.99
  • Believer's Bible Commentary$19.99
  • King James w/Strongs$19.99
  • New American Standard Bible$19.99
  • New International Version$19.99
  • New American Standard with Strongs$29.99
None

iBible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mantis Bible Study free?
Mantis Bible Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBible free?
iBible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mantis Bible Study or iBible?
iBible is rated higher. Mantis Bible Study averages 3.0 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while iBible averages 4.7 from 212 ratings.
Do Mantis Bible Study or iBible have ads?
Neither Mantis Bible Study nor iBible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mantis Bible Study or iBible?
Mantis Bible Study ships an update every 2 days, and iBible every 3 months. Most recently, Mantis Bible Study was updated on October 21, 2026 and iBible on October 23, 2026.

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