Comparison

Touch Bible vs Life Application Study Bible

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

Head to head
About

Touch Bible

Access and study the Bible offline with multiple translations and integrated study notes. Features include audio playback, Apple Watch compatibility, and advanced search capabilities. It's designed to be accessible for all users, including those with visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Integrated study notes
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Advanced search
  • Customizable readability
  • Verse highlighting and bookmarks
Features
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Touch Bible gives you the Bible no internet ◆ Study Material + Multitasking ◆ Audio Bible that works with Apple Watch ◆ It's free because the Bible should be freely available to all! It includes Modern english Bibles and the KJV! •Audio Bible - now on Touch Bible! The audio bible doesn't use your data! There are settings for multiple accents and read speeds. You'll be using the Bible a lot more. •Bible without using Data - This means the app will not access the internet when you read or search the bible. You get to use the Bible, even in areas where there is no internet access. •Touch Bible includes 10,000+ inline study notes in the New English Translation for free. Find more study materials under the Extra button. •Your Apple Watch read any book and chapter, pause and play, or just read right off your watch. •Share verses and notes many more ways using the "Share" button: Text, email, Airdrop and more! •Accessing the Bible without a keyboard. "Dial-a-Verse" makes finding passages easy. Pick the exact version / book / chapter / verse combo right on the screen. Switch versions but keep your place. Shake Touch Bible with Dial-a-Verse open and watch it pick a random passage for you. ** Overview Features ** Touch Bible is not a limited app. All of the following app features are fully functional: ◆ Yearly Reading Plan in the Extras button ◆ Voice Over - Touch Bible has features for Voice Over to read the Bible to the visually impaired. ◆ Fast & intelligent keyword search with verse preview and OT and NT restrictions ◆ Highlight verses - Use 4 Colors! ◆ Readability - spread out words, adjustable font sizes ◆ Bookmarks - Click the verse number and that verse is bookmarked for quick access later. ◆ Set font sizes. ◆ Keep study notes, even while you read! - Supports "margin notes" on verses. ◆ "Extras" for more Study Tools and News - this no longer needs the internet. Touch Bible has many fantastic english translations built in, including the incredible New English Translation and the trusted King James! Featuring: • NET - New English Translation (modern english) with 10,000 study notes • KJV - King James Version • WEB - World English Bible • ASV - American Standard Version • PLUS MORE Take a powerful collection of bibles and study tools anywhere you go! Perfect free app for missions to remote areas! ** ACCESSIBLE ** From its early days, Touch Bible has included features to make it easier for anyone with a visual impairment to access the most blessed book, the Bible. Set large font sizes, or audio features; Use typing to speaking for a search or verse lookup. Voice Over is accessed. **More Study Content Touch Bible** The Bible is already great. Touch Bible Free makes reading it so fun and easy. You'll love showing it to your friends and using it to witness. The added time you'll spend reading the Bible will be a true blessing. But here, free means free. There are no 3rd party ads or in app purchases. If you want more study, get Touch Bible Loaded. Visit TouchBible.com/GetLoaded for more details about more notes, a concordance, and more! On a personal note, I have found myself reading scripture more often in Touch Bible than any other media. I hope Touch Bible is a blessing to you.

About

Life Application Study Bible

This Bible app offers verse-by-verse commentary, personality profiles, maps, and devotionals to help users apply scripture to their daily lives. It features a refreshed design and updated content for modern understanding, with options for audio Bibles and offline access.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse Life Application Notes
  • Biblical Personality Profiles
  • Integrated Maps and Charts
  • Daily Devotionals and Inspirations
  • Split-screen study functionality
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Cross-reference system
Features
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The Life Application Study Bible: Trusted by Millions, Refreshed for Today Discover how to put God’s Word into practice in your everyday life. For over 30 years, the Life Application Study Bible has been the #1-selling study Bible, treasured by millions of readers. Now thoroughly updated and expanded, this new edition offers even more relevant insights and spiritual guidance for navigating God’s Word in today’s world. Why It’s the #1 Choice The Life Application Study Bible doesn’t just explain the original meaning of the text; it brings it off the page and into your life. Using the accurate and easy-to-understand New Living Translation (NLT), this Bible helps you understand Scripture in its original context and provides practical, powerful ways to apply those truths to your daily walk. What’s New in This Edition • Refreshed Design: A brand new app design to help make your Bible study easier and powerful. • Updated Content: Meaningfully revised study notes and features ensure the application is as relevant as ever. Key Features for Deeper Study • 10,000+ Life Application Notes: Verse-by-verse commentary that transforms understanding into lived truth. • 100+ Personality Profiles: Learn from the accomplishments and mistakes of key biblical figures. • 500+ Maps & Charts: Conveniently placed for quick reference, plus 16 pages of full-color maps. • Comprehensive Overviews: Introductions, vital statistics, outlines, and timelines for every book. • Specialized Resources: Includes a Harmony of the Gospels, a dictionary/concordance, and an extensive cross-reference system. • Christian Worker’s Resource: A unique supplement designed to enhance your ministry effectiveness. • Default Translation: New Living Translation (NLT) 2015 edition with Jesus’s words in red letter. More Features • Morning Inspiration: Start every day with a Verse of the Day, a Daily Devotional, or a Daily TouchPoint—addressing life’s most pressing questions. • Massive Devotional Library: Choose from over 36,000 devotionals and 600+ topics including faith, anxiety, marriage, and spiritual growth. • TouchPoints Series: Access the best-selling TouchPoints series for free, featuring over 350 topics with engaging questions and answers straight from Scripture. • One-Tap Insights: Instantly find the meaning behind any verse with the "Explain" feature or see how it reads across different versions with "Compare." • Split-Screen Study: View your Bible text alongside study notes, maps, or personal notes simultaneously. • Audio Bibles: Study on the go by listening to your favorite translations. • Personalization: Highlight in custom colors, create rich-text study notes, and sync everything across all your devices so you’re never without your insights. • Top Translations: Stream or download NLT, NIV, ESV, KJV, NKJV, and more for offline access. • Premium Study Library: Explore 100+ Study Bibles and Commentaries, including the LASB, MacArthur, and Cornerstone Bible Commentary. • Group Plans: Read and discuss a reading plan together with family and friends. • Flexible Reading Plans: Choose from the One-Year Bible, The Bible Recap, or create your own custom 3 to 30-day plan. "TYNDALE", "New Living Translation", "NLT", the New Living Translation logo, and "Life Application" are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. "Life App" and the Life App logo are trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Are we missing any features you would like to see? Have any suggestions? Feel free to email us at biblesupport@tecarta.com

Screenshots

Touch Bible4 screens
Life Application Study Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Touch Bible at Free against Life Application Study Bible's $19.99. Touch Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Life Application Study Bible's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 32). On review sentiment, 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

Touch Bible is free to download; Life Application Study Bible costs $19.99 up front. Life Application Study Bible sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Touch Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Life Application Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Application Study Bible has 6.7K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Touch Bible's written reviews are positive against 76% of Life Application Study Bible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touch Bible ships an update every 2 months, Life Application Study Bible every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Touch Bible versus Life Application Study Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch BibleLife Application Study Bible
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.4 (32 ratings)4.9 (6.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better76.3% of reviews
Number of ratings326.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS27.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB222 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPatrick FranklinBible App Labs LLC

Customer experience

Touch Bible

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative11.1%

Life Application Study Bible

All ratings6,689 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.8%

Bugs and requests

Touch Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Life Application Study Bible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing issues when opening maps
  • Inconsistencies with study notes and scripture linking
  • Occasional double printing and page navigation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to highlight and take notes in study materials
  • Option to disable sleep mode during use
  • More color options for highlighting
  • Offline audio Bible playback

In-app purchases

None

Touch Bible

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Life Application Study Bible

Subscriptions2
  • Bible Premium - 1 Month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Bible Premium - One Year1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time8
  • High Quality Text-to-Speech One Year Access$1.99
  • New American Standard 1995$4.99
  • Christian Standard Bible$4.99
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  • Amplified Bible$4.99
  • The Message$5.99
  • New International Version$9.99
  • English Standard Version$11.99
  • New King James Version$12.99

Questions

Is Touch Bible free?
Touch Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life Application Study Bible free?
Life Application Study Bible costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Touch Bible or Life Application Study Bible?
Life Application Study Bible is rated higher. Touch Bible averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Life Application Study Bible averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.
Do Touch Bible or Life Application Study Bible have ads?
Neither Touch Bible nor Life Application Study Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Touch Bible or Life Application Study Bible?
Touch Bible ships an update every 2 months, and Life Application Study Bible every 2 weeks. Most recently, Touch Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and Life Application Study Bible on November 6, 2026.

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