Comparison

CCEL Devotional Bible vs Luther's Bible Commentary

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

Head to head
About

CCEL Devotional Bible

Access the King James and American Standard versions of the Bible alongside classic devotional texts. Enjoy a searchable library with customizable font sizes, bookmarking, and offline access. Navigate easily with intuitive scrolling and page-turning.

Highlights
  • King James Version (KJV) Bible
  • American Standard Version (ASV) Bible
  • Devotional readings from CCEL classics
  • Searchable text for all books
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Bookmarking with reordering
  • Offline access
Features
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The CCEL Devotional Bible consists of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, and three books of devotional readings from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (www.ccel.org): The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, Morning and Evening: Daily Readings by C.H. Spurgeon, and The Practice of the Presence of God: The Best Rule of Holy Life by Brother Lawrence. These books are time-tested classics with a proven ability to bring readers into the presence of God. The KJV Bible, ASV Bible, and the devotional books are completely searchable. This full-featured app includes five different font size options. Both portrait and landscape viewing modes are supported. The bookmarking capability includes the ability to organize your bookmarks within a book by reordering them. All these features and an exceptionally clean interface make both reading and browsing easy. Navigation of all the books is easy. You can scroll up and down within a section and swipe or tap to turn the page. All books are included in the original install, so an Internet connection is not required to use the application. Also look for the NRSV and NRSVA versions of this app, available in the App Store.

About

Luther's Bible Commentary

Gain deep insight into the Holy Scriptures with Martin Luther's theological explanations. This app clarifies biblical passages, emphasizing faith, grace, and Scripture alone for a stronger understanding of Christian doctrine.

Highlights
  • Deep scriptural insight
  • Theological clarity
  • Historical context
  • Emphasis on faith and grace
  • Understanding complex themes
  • Supports Christian doctrine study
Features
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Martin Luther's Bible Commentary helps readers understand Scripture through clear and practical explanations. Rooted in his teachings on faith, grace, and salvation, it highlights the central message of the gospel and the importance of trusting in God. Widely valued for its straightforward approach, Luther's commentary offers both biblical understanding and historical perspective. It continues to be a helpful resource for readers seeking deeper insight into Scripture and the foundations of Christian faith. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.

Screenshots

CCEL Devotional Bible4 screens
Luther's Bible Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCEL Devotional Bible at 68% against Luther's Bible Commentary's 15%. CCEL Devotional Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Luther's Bible Commentary's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (178 vs 4). 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. CCEL Devotional Bible sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Luther's Bible Commentary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luther's Bible Commentary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luther's Bible Commentary has 178 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of CCEL Devotional Bible's written reviews are positive against 15% of Luther's Bible Commentary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CCEL Devotional Bible versus Luther's Bible Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCEL Devotional BibleLuther's Bible Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4178 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB291 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Classics Ethereal LibraryRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA

Customer experience

CCEL Devotional Bible

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative19.4%

Luther's Bible Commentary

All ratings178 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CCEL Devotional Bible

One-time10
  • Confessions of Saint Augustine$0.99
  • Abandonment to Divine Providence$2.99
  • JFB Commentary$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Journal of John Wesley$2.99
  • Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love$2.99
  • At the Master's Feet$2.99
  • How to Pray$2.99
  • Pilgrim's Progress$2.99
  • Early Christian Fathers$2.99
  • Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 1$3.99
6 purchases

Luther's Bible Commentary

One-time6
  • Ads Free Version -Three Month$2.99
  • Ads Free Version - one year$4.99
  • Three Months$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
  • Two Years$34.99

Questions

Is CCEL Devotional Bible free?
CCEL Devotional Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luther's Bible Commentary free?
Luther's Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCEL Devotional Bible or Luther's Bible Commentary?
Luther's Bible Commentary is rated higher. CCEL Devotional Bible averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Luther's Bible Commentary averages 4.5 from 178 ratings.
Do CCEL Devotional Bible or Luther's Bible Commentary have ads?
Luther's Bible Commentary shows ads; CCEL Devotional Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, CCEL Devotional Bible or Luther's Bible Commentary?
CCEL Devotional Bible ships an update every 4 months, and Luther's Bible Commentary every 4 months. Most recently, CCEL Devotional Bible was updated on October 14, 2026 and Luther's Bible Commentary on October 5, 2026.

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