Comparison

Megawords vs The Hebrew Bible Study

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

Head to head
About

Megawords

This app helps word enthusiasts solve puzzles, find rhymes, and explore word meanings. It offers offline anagram, wildcard, and rhyme searches, with online dictionary and thesaurus lookups for deeper exploration.

Highlights
  • Anagram search
  • Wildcard search (crossword solver)
  • Rhyme search
  • Offline word search
  • Online dictionary lookup
  • Thesaurus lookup
  • SOWPODS and TWL dictionary support
Features
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Megawords is for people who love words. It can be used to help solve crossword puzzles and other word games, to find rhymes, or just to play around with anagrams and find out the meanings of unusual words. It includes a dictionary of over 400,000 words with wildcard, anagram, and rhymes, plus support for SOWPODS and TWL dictionaries. The basic word search features can be used without an internet connection. If you have an internet connection, Megawords can also look up word definitions for the search results in online dictionaries. Thesaurus results will also be shown if found. FEATURES: - anagram search (works offline) - wildcard search (crossword solver mode, works offline) - rhyme search (works offline) - dictionary lookup of word meanings (multiple dictionaries, online only) - thesaurus lookup (online only) - search SOWPODS or TWL or both If you find any bugs or have any feature requests, contact me on twitter (@fodwyer), and I'll do my best to help.

About

The Hebrew Bible Study

Explore the Bible in its original languages with a translation that prioritizes the ancient text over denominational traditions. Examine source texts, tap words for detailed meanings, and compare translations to deepen your understanding.

Highlights
  • Karaite Messianic Translation
  • Original Hebrew and Greek text comparison
  • Tap words for detailed meanings
  • Preserves original names and terms
  • Forty-four books included
  • Customizable text size and themes
Features
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THE HEBREW Every Bible translation asks for trust. RETURN TO THE WRITTEN WITNESS The Karaite Messianic Translation begins with a conviction: understanding comes from the Creator, not from a denomination or institution. Scripture should remain open to careful study and debate. The ancient text should remain visible so every reader can test the translation. Yeshua warned us to beware the scribes and Pharisees. We take that warning seriously. Pharisaic tradition is not placed above Scripture. The Talmud is not Torah or inspired authority. This collection returns to Torah, the Prophets and Writings, and the witnesses closest to Yeshua: His disciples and brothers. WHY WE SPEAK PLAINLY Talmud passages such as Gittin 57a preserve a degrading portrayal of Yeshua. Public availability does not mean they are openly presented to Christian readers. We believe many modern Pharisaic teachers would prefer that Christians never examine what these writings say about Yeshua. That silence matters. The Hebrew names the disagreement and presents the evidence. Paul's letters are not included. Pauline doctrine is not permitted to set aside the perfect Torah of our King, weaken His warning about Pharisaic teaching, or turn obedience into something elementary. The King's laws still matter, even while He is away. We should teach our children why it matters to remove the Pharisee leaven of this world and seek His Truth. SOURCE FIRST, NOT TRADITION FIRST The Hebrew translates from Hebrew, and from Greek for Yohanan, his three letters, Ya’aqob, Yahudah, and Revelation. The source appears beside the English. When a word has more than one possible meaning, you can see it, tap it, and examine it. יהוה remains visible without imposing a guessed pronunciation. Yah is preserved wherever His Name appears, including HalleluYah: Praise Yah. Elohim, El, Elah, Adonai, and other deity titles are not flattened into one English substitute. What makes The Hebrew unique is that the standalone את, Aleph and Tav (most Greek readers would say Alpha and Omega) stays in its source-relative place. We preserve the evidence and let the reader consider its meaning. Yeshua appears where the documented Hebrew form supports His Name. Personal names include Hebrew-origin meanings. TOOLS FOR TESTING THE TRANSLATION Tap Hebrew or Greek words for phonetics, roots, prefixes, suffixes, translations, and complete meaning lists. Search words and phrases. Change among English, Hebrew, Greek, and phonetic views without losing your verse. Copy Scripture, choose your text size, and read in dark green or light cream. FORTY-FOUR BOOKS Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Job, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, Psalms, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Lamentations, 1–2 Baruk, Daniel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Ezra, 2 Esdras, Nehemyah, John, 1–3 John, James, Jude, Revelation. THIS TRANSLATION IS A BEGINNING We do not claim every question is settled. As we learn and compare ancient witnesses, the translation will continue to be examined and refined. Many modern Bible traditions inherit later doctrinal assumptions. We return to the ancient text and allow it to correct us. Truth is unemotional. Truth is ancient. Truth can be established by two witnesses from the original texts. FREE, PRIVATE, AND OFFLINE The Hebrew is free and ad-free, with no account, subscription, in-app purchase, analytics, or tracking. Reading position and preferences stay on your device. Core reading, search, copy, and word study work offline, even without a connection. Read the source. Test the translation. Let Scripture change you. If you believe truth belongs in the light of the ancient text, welcome home to the Karaite Messianic Translation: the books of our King and His Father, Yah, the Great King who was before heaven and earth.

Screenshots

Megawords3 screens
The Hebrew Bible Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Hebrew Bible Study at 5.0 against Megawords's 4.5. The Hebrew Bible Study also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Megawords's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.4). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Hebrew Bible Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Megawords's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Hebrew Bible Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Megawords ships an update every 8 months, The Hebrew Bible Study every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Megawords versus The Hebrew Bible Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegawordsThe Hebrew Bible Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB83 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFrank O'DwyerJames Vandiver

Customer experience

Megawords

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

The Hebrew Bible Study

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Megawords

No in-app purchases

None

The Hebrew Bible Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Megawords free?
Megawords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Hebrew Bible Study free?
The Hebrew Bible Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Megawords or The Hebrew Bible Study?
The Hebrew Bible Study is rated higher. Megawords averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Hebrew Bible Study averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Megawords or The Hebrew Bible Study have ads?
Neither Megawords nor The Hebrew Bible Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Megawords or The Hebrew Bible Study?
Megawords ships an update every 8 months, and The Hebrew Bible Study every 5 days. Most recently, Megawords was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Hebrew Bible Study on November 6, 2026.

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