Comparison

NIV Bible App + vs Holy Version Bible App

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

Head to head
About

NIV Bible App +

This app provides tools for reading, studying, listening to, and watching biblical content. It offers free Bible translations and resources, with options to purchase additional study materials or subscribe to curated packs. Access to videos and audiobooks enhances the study experience.

Highlights
  • Read Bible translations
  • Study resources
  • Audio Bibles and books
  • Watch biblical videos
  • Devotional reading plans
  • Subscription study packs
Features
Currently charting
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NIV Bible App equips you with easy-to-use Bible study tools so you can read and study the Bible for yourself. READ Immerse yourself in God’s Word with your favorite Bible translation downloaded to your device. Use 5 of the most popular Bible translations for free along with many other free resources. Trying to get back into the Word? There are tons of devotional reading plans, from one week to a year to get you deep into scripture. STUDY With thousands of titles available to purchase on the Olive Tree store you can be confident in building yourself a solid library of study resources to keep you studying God’s word for years to come! Not sure where to start? Check out one of our study packs in subscription form. They’re hand-picked study tools PLUS guided training to help you get the most out of studying the Bible. LISTEN Audio Bibles and books! Choose from simple reading or dramatized Bibles to thousands of audio book titles for Christian living. WATCH Olive Tree is partnering with BibleProject to give you free access to great videos, including introductions for every book in the Bible and other topical videos relevant to your Bible study. FEATURES Whether you’re here for a daily verse or prepping a sermon, Olive Tree has the tools you need to dive deep into God’s Word. PURCHASE OPTIONS Whether you want buy resources using a one-time purchase or subscribe to a curated list of tiles to jumpstart your Bible study, Olive Tree has multiple (and affordable) purchase options to suit your style. SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT INFORMATION Olive Tree subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of a free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. End-user license agreement: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php#eula Terms of use: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php#terms Privacy policy: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php

About

Holy Version Bible App

Access the Holy Bible offline with a comprehensive app featuring audio narration, customizable reading plans, and a built-in dictionary. Deepen your spiritual understanding with quizzes, share inspiring verses, and personalize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Audio Bible narration
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Bible quizzes
  • Bible dictionary
  • Verse images and sharing
  • Customizable reading comfort
Features
Currently charting
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The Holy Bible App – Free, Offline & Full of God's Word The Holy Bible App is a FREE and offline Bible app that brings Scripture to your fingertips. Read or listen to the Bible anytime, anywhere—with powerful features like Audio Bible, Reading Plans, Bible Quizzes, Bible Quotes, and a built-in Bible Dictionary. Main Features: - Offline Access – Read the entire Bible even without an internet connection - Audio Bible – High-quality narration (requires internet) - Reading Plans – Choose from many reading plans or create your own - Bible Quiz – Test and grow your knowledge of Scripture - Bible Quotes – Get inspiring quotes by category to reflect and share Customize Your Bible: Verse Images – Create and share beautiful images of your favorite verses Highlights – Add custom color highlights for easy reference Bookmarks – Save your favorite passages to revisit anytime Notes – Write personal reflections; keep them private or share with others Share Scripture – Send verses to friends via social media, email, or text Reading Comfort – Adjust font size, style, and theme for easy reading day or night You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/the-bible-app-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/the-bible-app-terms/ Download now and enjoy the most complete Bible app experience!

Screenshots

NIV Bible App +4 screens
Holy Version Bible App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NIV Bible App + at 91% against Holy Version Bible App's 36%. NIV Bible App + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (159K vs 1.8K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NIV Bible App + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Holy Version Bible App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NIV Bible App + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIV Bible App + has 159K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of NIV Bible App +'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Holy Version Bible App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIV Bible App + ships an update fortnightly, Holy Version Bible App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
NIV Bible App + versus Holy Version Bible App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIV Bible App +Holy Version Bible App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (159K ratings) — better4.6 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings159K — better1.8K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGospel Technologies LLCFree App Studio

Customer experience

NIV Bible App +

All ratings158,094 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews967 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.0%

Holy Version Bible App

All ratings1,668 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

NIV Bible App +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to access certain features
  • Inability to update or change Bible version
  • Verse references not displaying correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved highlighting and note-taking functionality
  • More customization options
  • Ability to select specific Bible versions
  • Better integration with other Bible study tools

Holy Version Bible App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NIV Bible App +

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Pack Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ESV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • NIV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • NKJV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • NLT Bible Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • NIV Study Pack Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • NIV BibleFree
  • New Living Translation - NLT$9.99
  • The Message - MSG$11.99
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  • NIV Study Bible Notes$29.99
2 purchases

Holy Version Bible App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NIV Bible App + free?
NIV Bible App + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holy Version Bible App free?
Holy Version Bible App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIV Bible App + or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible App + is rated higher. NIV Bible App + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Holy Version Bible App averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do NIV Bible App + or Holy Version Bible App have ads?
Holy Version Bible App shows ads; NIV Bible App + does not.
Which is updated more often, NIV Bible App + or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible App + ships an update fortnightly, and Holy Version Bible App every 4 weeks. Most recently, NIV Bible App + was updated on November 5, 2026 and Holy Version Bible App on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, NIV Bible App + or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible App + currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Holy Version Bible App at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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