# NKJV Bible by Olive Tree vs Bible Reading Plan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NKJV Bible by Olive Tree at 48K against Bible Reading Plan's 22. Bible Reading Plan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NKJV Bible by Olive Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bible Reading Plan sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NKJV Bible by Olive Tree against 4.9 for Bible Reading Plan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NKJV Bible by Olive Tree has 48K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of NKJV Bible by Olive Tree's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bible Reading Plan's.

NKJV Bible by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, Bible Reading Plan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NKJV Bible by Olive Tree | Bible Reading Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nkjv-bible-by-olive-tree/id287462072/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) | [The Good Book Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482034590) |

## What reviewers say

### NKJV Bible by Olive Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nkjv-bible-by-olive-tree/id287462072)

Access and study the Bible with multiple translations and free resources. Engage with devotional reading plans, purchase additional study tools, and listen to audio Bibles. Watch free videos to deepen your understanding of scripture.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Devotional reading plans, Purchasable study resources, Audio Bibles and books, Free BibleProject videos, Subscription study packs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NKJV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NKJV Study Pack Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| King James Version (KJV) Bible | Free | one-time |
| New King James Version Bible | Free | one-time |
| New International Version (NIV) - 17562 | Free | one-time |
| New American Standard Bible - | $4.99 | one-time |
| Olive Tree Bible Maps | $6.99 | one-time |
| New Living Translation - NLT | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Message Bible | $11.99 | one-time |
| ESV Study Bible | $14.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Scripture | $19.99 | one-time |
| Amplified Bible Classic | $23.99 | one-time |
| King James Version with Strong | $23.99 | one-time |
| NKJV with Strong's Numbers | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for Bible study
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Helpful features like highlighting, note-taking, and resource linking
- 🚀 Smooth performance and fast load times
- 👍 Customizable settings for font, theme, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited parallel Bible view options
- 💰 Some resources require paid purchases
- 🔖 Issues with note and bookmark syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening 'My Library'
- Scrolling issues when reading longer passages
- Inconsistent sync behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to underline verses
- Improved parallel Bible view with side-by-side comparison
- Print option for notes and highlights
- Audio Bible integration


### Bible Reading Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447)

This app offers daily, in-depth devotions and Bible study guides designed to help users deepen their faith. It features interactive reading, trusted teachers, and various reading plans to suit different needs and schedules.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional content, Interactive Bible study structure, Trusted teacher insights, Multiple reading plans (full Bible, thematic), Side-by-side Bible text and notes, Dark Mode for reading comfort, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explore Ruth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore April 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore August 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore September 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Isaiah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Galatians | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore January 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Judges | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore James | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Romans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (February 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (September 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (June 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (March 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (December 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (April 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore 1 Corinthians | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (March 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (February 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (January 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (December 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (November 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (October 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (September 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore Psalms: Book 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (June 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore Revelation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explore John | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and thought-provoking Bible studies
- 📚 Excellent content from reputable authors
- 🔍 Insightful commentary and questions
- 🌐 Easy access to Bible passages
- ⏱️ Concise and manageable daily devotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔗 Issues with Bible verse links not working
- 💰 Paywall for most content
- 🔀 Difficulty maintaining progress across devices
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (e.g., Bible translation)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Bible verse links not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save progress and resume studies
- Provide more free content or trial options
- Implement syncing across devices
- Include audio/narration for devotions
- Add more Bible translation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NKJV Bible by Olive Tree free?

NKJV Bible by Olive Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bible Reading Plan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NKJV Bible by Olive Tree or Bible Reading Plan?

Bible Reading Plan is rated higher. NKJV Bible by Olive Tree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Bible Reading Plan averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do NKJV Bible by Olive Tree or Bible Reading Plan have ads?

Neither NKJV Bible by Olive Tree nor Bible Reading Plan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NKJV Bible by Olive Tree or Bible Reading Plan?

NKJV Bible by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, and Bible Reading Plan every 3 weeks. Most recently, NKJV Bible by Olive Tree was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bible Reading Plan on October 30, 2026.

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