# Touch Bible vs Life Application Study Bible

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch Bible | Life Application Study Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-bible-read-study-and-go/id296967177/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-application-study-bible/id1240380955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 156 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Franklin](https://appshunter.io/developer/296967180) | [Bible App Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423240170) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-bible-read-study-and-go/id296967177)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Life Application Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-application-study-bible/id1240380955)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Premium - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Premium - One Year | $59.99 | per year |
| High Quality Text-to-Speech One Year Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| New American Standard 1995 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christian Standard Bible | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amplified Bible | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Message | $5.99 | one-time |
| New International Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| English Standard Version | $11.99 | one-time |
| New King James Version | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helps get closer to God
- 📚 Excellent study Bible with great commentary
- 🌟 Powerful and feature-rich app
- 📱 Convenient to have on mobile device
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive with many in-app purchases
- 🔧 Can be challenging to navigate for some users
- 🕰️ Occasional issues with notifications and syncing
- 🌐 Limited availability of certain Bible versions

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*