# iPieta vs Verbum Catholic Bible Study

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPieta at none against Verbum Catholic Bible Study's 31. iPieta also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Verbum Catholic Bible Study's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 510). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Verbum Catholic Bible Study sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. iPieta asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iPieta against 4.8 for Verbum Catholic Bible Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verbum Catholic Bible Study has 3.9K ratings behind it against 510, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of iPieta's written reviews are positive against 86% of Verbum Catholic Bible Study's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPieta | Verbum Catholic Bible Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipieta/id311106959/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbum-catholic-bible-study/id571019685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 510 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 86.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 330 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iVerbum](https://appshunter.io/developer/311106962) | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) |

## What reviewers say

### iPieta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipieta/id311106959)

Access a comprehensive collection of Catholic resources, including Bibles, catechisms, prayers, and spiritual works. Explore liturgical calendars, papal documents, and writings from Church Fathers. Features include search, history, bookmarks, and downloadable audio for select content.

**Highlights:** Catholic Bibles (Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate), Multiple Catechisms (Baltimore, Roman, St. Thomas Aquinas), Ordinary & Extraordinary Liturgical Calendars, Extensive Devotions and Prayers, Spiritual Works from Church Fathers, Papal Encyclicals and Conciliar Documents, Search, History, Bookmarks, Highlights

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Best Catholic Prayer and Devotion App
- 📚 Wonderful resource for prayers, readings, and spiritual content
- 🕰️ Comprehensive coverage of traditional and modern Catholic practices
- 🔍 Extensive library of prayers, Bible translations, and Church documents
- 🌟 Invaluable tool for prayer life and spiritual growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find desired content
- 🆕 Recent updates have made the app less user-friendly
- 🔇 Audio playback issues and missing features
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience across updates
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen issues after recent updates
- Disappearing bookmarks and notes
- Stability problems and frequent crashes
- Incorrect calendar and liturgical information

**Requested features**

- More Bible translations and liturgical versions
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- Better organization and categorization of content
- Customizable audio playback controls
- Offline access and download options


### Verbum Catholic Bible Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbum-catholic-bible-study/id571019685)

Access a comprehensive theological library and powerful Bible study tools for Catholic insights. Organize reading plans, take notes, and search resources offline. Features include daily readings, the Catechism, and panel linking for synchronized study.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible and commentary access, Organized reading plans, Enhanced text selection with notes and highlights, Powerful search across all resources, Daily Lectionary readings, Integrated Catechism of the Catholic Church, Panel linking for synchronized resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| La Sacra Bibbia | Free | one-time |
| The Old Testament in Greek Acc | $2.49 | one-time |
| Verbum Domini | $2.99 | one-time |
| 101 Questions and Answers | $7.99 | one-time |
| New American Bible, rev. ed. | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Ignatius Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| The New Jerusalem Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Cambridge Paragraph Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| Catechism | $10.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Matters | $11.99 | one-time |
| The Divine Office | $12.49 | one-time |
| Vatican II Documents | $12.99 | one-time |
| You Can Understand the Bible | $12.99 | one-time |
| Interpretation of Scripture | $12.99 | one-time |
| The Didache | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Catholic Commentary | $19.99 | one-time |
| Catholic Study Bible, 2nd ed. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fulfilled in Christ | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Faith of Catholics | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Summa of the Summa | $20.99 | one-time |
| The Lexham English Septuagint, | $20.99 | one-time |
| Catholic Bible Dictionary | $27.99 | one-time |
| Catholic Reference Collection | $38.99 | one-time |
| Catena Aurea | $39.99 | one-time |
| Thomistic Starter Collection ( | $39.99 | one-time |
| Commentaries Starter Collectio | $39.99 | one-time |
| The Navarre Bible | $59.99 | one-time |
| Ignatius Catholic Study Bible | $63.99 | one-time |
| Early Church Fathers | $99.99 | one-time |
| Theology of the Body | $109.99 | one-time |
| Pope John Paul II | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for study and prayer
- 👍 Comprehensive library of Catholic resources
- 💡 Excellent for Bible study and homily preparation
- 👍 Powerful search and cross-referencing features
- 👍 Helpful for deepening faith and understanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Concerns about non-Catholic resources and perspectives
- 🔒 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during use
- Highlighting and note-taking features not working properly
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Offline access to all resources
- Better sorting and organization of notes and highlights
- More Catholic-specific resources and translations
- Improved search functionality and relevance
- Audio Bible and audio resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPieta free?

iPieta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Verbum Catholic Bible Study free?

Verbum Catholic Bible Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPieta or Verbum Catholic Bible Study?

Verbum Catholic Bible Study is rated higher. iPieta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Verbum Catholic Bible Study averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do iPieta or Verbum Catholic Bible Study have ads?

Neither iPieta nor Verbum Catholic Bible Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPieta or Verbum Catholic Bible Study?

iPieta ships an update fortnightly, and Verbum Catholic Bible Study fortnightly. Most recently, iPieta was updated on October 12, 2026 and Verbum Catholic Bible Study on October 14, 2026.

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