Comparison

Touch Bible vs Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

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

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

This comprehensive app offers a wealth of resources for in-depth Bible study, including multiple translations, commentaries, and devotional content. Access audio Bibles, sermons, hymns, and video resources in over 15 languages, with offline listening options.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Commentaries and study books
  • Daily scripture and devotionals
  • Audio Bibles and sermons
  • Christian hymns
  • Video resources
  • Bible Q&A
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This is a complete Bible Study app that includes resources in over 15 languages: - Many Bible translations, Commentary, Books that cover the majority of Bible subjects - Daily Scripture (a daily scripture with comments). - Songs in the night (a daily scripture with comments). - Morning Devotions - Hymns of Dawn (1-361). - Audio Resources – Bible Audio, Bible Studies Audio on various topics, over 1000 Christian hymns - Audio Sermons – over 25.000 Christian sermons on different subjects. You can view them by categories or search for a subject or speaker. - Bible Studies books, explaining the main subjects of the Bible , Bible Commentary, Books to read. - Over 1000 videos. - Over 2000 Bible Questions and Answers You can minimize the app, and have the audio resources play in the background while you use other apps. If you use it on the phone, the sound will stop when a call comes in and resume after you finish the call. You have the option to download audio files and sermons and listen to them when you don't have internet connection. You also have the option to add them to a favorites menu, or view the browsing history.

Screenshots

Touch Bible4 screens
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video at 4.7 against Touch Bible's 4.4. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video also leads on ratings volume (430 vs 32) and iOS requirement (13 vs 27.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video has 430 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Touch Bible's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bible Study Tools, Audio Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Touch Bible versus Bible Study Tools, Audio Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch BibleBible Study Tools, Audio Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings)4.7 (430 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS27.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB172 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPatrick FranklinJohn Bivol

Customer experience

Touch Bible

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

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

All ratings427 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

Touch Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bible search tool freezes
  • Inconsistent dark mode implementation
  • Missing downloaded content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bookmark and highlight Bible study materials
  • Offline access to audio and video content
  • Ability to adjust playback speed
  • Support for more Bible translations

In-app purchases

None

Touch Bible

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch Bible free?
Touch Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Study Tools, Audio Video free?
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Touch Bible or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is rated higher. Touch Bible averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Bible Study Tools, Audio Video averages 4.7 from 430 ratings.
Do Touch Bible or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video have ads?
Neither Touch Bible nor Bible Study Tools, Audio Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Touch Bible or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?
Touch Bible ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video every 2 months. Most recently, Touch Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video on November 8, 2026.

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