HebrewBible vs Hebrew Gospels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HebrewBible
Read and study the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew, Aramaic, or parallel translations. Improve your knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic with word lookups, definitions, and verse searches. Explore topics and maps related to the Bible.
- Multiple Bible versions (Hebrew, Aramaic, English, French)
- Parallel translation viewing
- Audio playback of Hebrew readings
- Word lookup by root and Strong's number
- Verse and word search functionality
- Links to Wikipedia topics
- Interactive Bible maps
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The Hebrew Bible iPhone application is designed for reading/studying the Hebrew Bible in either Hebrew, Aramaic (Torah only), or in a parallel translation format combining Hebrew and another language (at present, either English or French). It is also useful as a tool for improving one's knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Aramaic. It is comprised of five main components: 1. Bible: The Hebrew Bible is accessible in several different versions (a default version is selected via iPhone preferences and it is possible to change versions while running the application as well). The first six versions listed below are included in the App, the other versions can be either accessed over the Internet or downloaded (at no additional charge). The versions that are available are: * Hebrew (cantillation) * Hebrew (vowels) * Hebrew (no vowels) * Hebrew/English (cantillation) * Hebrew/English (vowels) * Hebrew/English (no vowels) * Hebrew/French * English * Hebrew Torah (commentary) * Aramaic Torah (vowels) * Aramaic Torah (no vowels) When reading a book or chapter (regardless of the version selected), it is also possible to listen to the Hebrew version of the selected book/chapter being read by pressing the "Play" button at the top of the page. The audio readings are pronounced in Sephardi-style Hebrew. In additon to a "Book"-based reading approach, it is possible to also toggle to a "Parashah"-based approach (a Parashah is the weekly synagogue Torah/Haftarah reading). Both Ashkenazi and Sephardi Parashah readings are supported. While reading the Hebrew and Hebrew/English versions, if you touch any Hebrew word, you will be presented with a pop-up English definition. From the popup, it is also possible to display a list of all the verses in the Hebrew Bible that contain that word. 2. Words: This is useful for learning more about specific Hebrew words and for discovering related words. One can lookup words by "Root" by selecting the first two letters of the Hebrew word root. A listing will be displayed of all Hebrew words (and, optionally, Aramaic words and/or proper names) that begin with those two letters. Once the list is displayed, touching a word will open up a further level of detail about the selected word (and, optionally, all verses that contain that word or the BDB page for that word). Alternatively, one can use the "Translate" function to translate words or sentences or go directly to the word detail via the "Strongs" number lookup function. There is also a word search facility. 3. Topics: There are links to key topics (over 200 people/places/things) in the Wikipedia online encyclopedia. One can access topics by Bible book, by "Meta" topics, and a consolidated list of all topics. 4. Maps: There are maps of almost every location (over 1,000 locations) mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is possible to display multiple different locations on a map and to clear previously selected locations from a map. One can access Maps by Bible book or a consolidated list of all maps. By selecting a location on the map and touching the "callout detail disclosure" symbol (the "right arrow"), one can see a listing of all verses in the Hebrew Bible that mention that location. 5. BDB: The Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon is probably the most commonly used Biblical Hebrew Lexicon. A complete copy of this lexicon is accessible from within the application. In additon, individual pages can be displayed via the word lookup functionality. An Internet connection is required in order to use some content in this application but most core functionality is maintained locally.
Hebrew Gospels
Explore biblical texts with multiple authentic Hebrew manuscript translations. Gain insights into the original meaning of teachings and clear up confusion in other New Testament versions. The app offers offline access, search functionality, and adjustable text for a personalized reading experience.
- Multiple authentic Hebrew manuscript translations
- Offline access to translations
- Keyword and phrase search
- Hebrew language search
- Copy and share verses
- Adjustable font size and styles
- Light and dark mode
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These translations from HebrewGospels.com are based on multiple authentic Hebrew manuscripts from the ‘Sephardic’ tradition. They are full of insights into the original meaning of Yeshua’s life and teaching. The Hebrew Revelation, James and Jude are just as valuable in clearing contradictions and confusion in the Greek New Testament. - No in-app ads. No in-app sales. 100% free! - Translations and other features can be used offline. - Search for verses by keyword or phrase. - Can also search in Hebrew (switch bible language). - Easy to use with book & chapter selector. - Copy & paste or share any verse from your phone! - Includes Hebrew, English and French texts. - Easily compare the Hebrew text vs. English translation. - Adjustable font size and styles - zoom as large as you need! - Light and dark mode available. - Includes valuable footnotes. - Hebrew names and spellings are standardized. (https://youtu.be/Fp2qQIHmqdY?t=3349)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hebrew Gospels at Free against HebrewBible's $9.99. Hebrew Gospels also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (94% vs 77%). HebrewBible's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Hebrew Gospels is free to download; HebrewBible costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hebrew Gospels holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hebrew Gospels has 257 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of HebrewBible's written reviews are positive against 94% of Hebrew Gospels's.
HebrewBible ships an update every 2 months, Hebrew Gospels monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HebrewBible | Hebrew Gospels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (51 ratings) | 4.9 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zev Clementson | Justin Janse Van Rensburg |
Customer experience
HebrewBible
Hebrew Gospels
User reviews
HebrewBible
From 51 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Excellent for studying Hebrew Scriptures
- 💡 Instant definitions by tapping words
- 🎧 Audio recordings of Hebrew text
- 🗺️ Useful map feature
- 📖 Side-by-side Hebrew/English translation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 App shuts down spontaneously
- 🐛 Hard to close/navigate
- 🐛 Blank pages instead of text
- 🐛 Audio quality is poor
Hebrew Gospels
From 257 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📖 Accurate Hebrew translation closer to original text
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🎓 Educational with detailed explanatory notes
- 🌐 Bilingual display (Hebrew and English)
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
Room to improve
- 🔊 No audio functionality
- ❓ Lack of help/instruction documentation
- 🔀 Inconsistent display of Hebrew and English verses
- 📚 Limited book selection (not complete New Testament)
- 🌍 Limited language options
Bugs and requests
HebrewBible
Reported bugs
35 issues- App shuts down spontaneously
- Hard to close
- Hard to navigate
- App crashes frequently
- Switching chapters not working correctly
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- App forces closure when highlighting a letter
- App would only work for a short period
- Hebrew text and entire app froze
- Blank page appears
- Stopped opening
- App crashes when trying to open
- Doesn't work on iPad
- App crashes every time play button is pushed
- Translation by clicking Hebrew words not working
- App doesn't work unless opened from App Store
- No text displayed
- Bible text doesn't appear
- App crashes and won't open
- Audio cannot play when phone is locked
- Audio cannot pause
- Playback error message when audio tampered with
- Does not receive updates/crash fixes often
- App crashes all the time
- Lexicon is photographs
- Words, Maps, and Topics sections don't load/open
- App is sluggish
- Text highlights when in play/listening mode
- Verse numbering in Hebrew script
- Glitches - does not go to the indicated chapter
- Search function is broken
- Parallel translation cannot be turned off
- Info window pops up off of the current screen
- Audio recordings have atrocious sound quality
- No indication of reader's position in text
- Tiny inconsistencies in Hebrew text presentation
Requested features
10 requests- Ability to adjust font size
- Option to pause/play audio at any point
- Highlight text as it is spoken
- Offline text download
- Verse-by-verse audio playback
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- Add trope and stam options
- Search by parsha
- Make notes within the bible
- Parsing information for each occurrence
- Slower Hebrew reading for audio
Hebrew Gospels
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent display of Hebrew and English for selected verses
- Counterintuitive navigation requiring better help documentation
Requested features
8 requests- Audio playback with synchronized text scrolling
- Offline reading mode
- Anglicized Hebrew pronunciation guide
- Complete New Testament books (especially Luke, epistles of John)
- Hebrew dictionary integration
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- Additional apocryphal texts (Letters of Barnabas and Thomas)
- Help/tutorial instructions for new users
- Spanish language support expansion
In-app purchases
HebrewBible
No in-app purchases
Hebrew Gospels
No in-app purchases






