Comparison

Bible Study App by Olive Tree vs 60 Bibles Mega Study

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

Head to head
About

Bible Study App by Olive Tree

This app provides a comprehensive Bible study experience, integrating commentaries, original language tools, and expert resources directly with scripture. It offers features for understanding text, building study habits, and accessing content offline, with options to listen to audio Bibles and watch educational videos.

Highlights
  • Integrated commentaries and study notes
  • Parallel translation comparison
  • Original language tools (Greek/Hebrew)
  • Customizable reading plans and reminders
  • Offline Bible and resource access
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking
Features
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What if your Bible app actually helped you understand what you're reading?    Downloaded over 8M times around the world with over 400,000 5 star reviews, Olive Tree is the free Bible study app that puts trusted commentaries, original language tools, and expert resources right alongside your Bible text — giving you the clarity to study Scripture with real confidence. Everything downloads to your device so you can study offline, anytime.    Most Bible apps just give you the text and leave you on your own. Olive Tree is different. Our unique Study Center tracks with what you're reading and automatically syncs to show you relevant information from the resources in your personal library — no searching required. Whether you're studying for yourself, leading a group, or preparing to teach, you need tools that go as deep as you want to.    UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE READING  - Use the Resource Guide to reference relevant commentary and study notes.  - Compare translations side by side with the parallel feature.  - View cross-references and see thematic connections throughout the Bible.  - Use Greek and Hebrew tools to study the Scripture’s original languages.     BUILD A CONSISTENT BIBLE STUDY HABIT  - Choose from dozens of reading plans — short devotionals to year-long Bible journeys.  - Set daily reminders and track your progress.  - Pick up where you left off on any device.  - 5 free major Bible translations including ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, CSB and more.    TAKE YOUR STUDY ANYWHERE  - Offline Bibles: Download Bibles and study resources for full offline access  - Highlight, bookmark, and take notes as you study.  - Syncs seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more.    LISTEN AND LEARN ON THE GO  - Listen to Audio Bibles in popular translations — narrated or dramatized  - Follow along in the text while you listen.  - Free BibleProject videos for every book of the Bible.    GET STARTED WITH GUIDANCE  - Not sure where to start? Get one of our Bible Study Pack subscriptions with hand-picked tools and step-by-step training.  - Thousands of commentaries, study Bibles, devotionals, and more in the Olive Tree store.  - Buy individual resources or subscribe — affordable options to fit your style.    Whether you're a first-time reader, a small group leader, or a pastor preparing a message, Olive Tree meets you where you are and helps you go further.    SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT INFORMATION  Olive Tree subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of a free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.    End-user license agreement: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php#eula  Terms of use: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php#terms  Privacy policy: https://www.olivetree.com/press/privacy.php

About

60 Bibles Mega Study

This comprehensive Bible study tool offers over 60 versions of the Bible, thousands of commentaries, and a robust search engine. It includes dictionaries and is supported on iPad, iPhone, and iPod.

Highlights
  • Over 60 Bible versions
  • Thousands of commentaries
  • Powerful search engine
  • Integrated dictionary
  • Commentaries from renowned authors
Features
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A massive collection of over 60 Bibles, thousands of commentaries, a powerful search engine and dictionary round out this complete Bible study tool. iPad, iPhone and iPod supported. 60 Bibles, plus these commentaries: Geneva 4 Fold Gospels Adam Clarke Barnes Notes Treasury of David Coffman JFB John Darby Gill's Complete John Lightfoot Jacob Abbott Keil and Delitzch Henry Compete Henry Concise Robertson's Word Pictures Scofield's Notes Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Peoples TSK Vincent's Word Studies

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Study App by Olive Tree at 94% against 60 Bibles Mega Study's 28%. Bible Study App by Olive Tree also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.8). 60 Bibles Mega Study's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bible Study App by Olive Tree is free to download; 60 Bibles Mega Study costs $2.99 up front. Bible Study App by Olive Tree sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 60 Bibles Mega Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Study App by Olive Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study App by Olive Tree has 325K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Bible Study App by Olive Tree's written reviews are positive against 28% of 60 Bibles Mega Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, 60 Bibles Mega Study every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bible Study App by Olive Tree versus 60 Bibles Mega Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Study App by Olive Tree60 Bibles Mega Study
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (325K ratings) — better2.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better27.7% of reviews
Number of ratings325K — better16
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGospel Technologies LLCSand Apps Inc.

Customer experience

Bible Study App by Olive Tree

All ratings324,326 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews3,558 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.4%

60 Bibles Mega Study

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative67.7%

Bugs and requests

Bible Study App by Olive Tree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect linking of footnotes in NABRE translation
  • Verse selection process is cumbersome
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export notes and highlights
  • Improve note-taking functionality with rich text formatting
  • Implement side-by-side Bible version comparison
  • Add more free Bible translations and resources
  • Enhance search capabilities within open resources

60 Bibles Mega Study

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bible Study App by Olive Tree

Subscriptions4
  • Starter Pack Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ESV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • NIV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • NKJV Study Pack Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time6
  • NIV BibleFree
  • New Living Translation - NLT$9.99
  • NASB 1995$11.99
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  • The Message Bible$11.99
  • Olive Tree Bible Maps$17.99
  • ESV Study Bible$47.99
None

60 Bibles Mega Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Study App by Olive Tree free?
Bible Study App by Olive Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 60 Bibles Mega Study free?
60 Bibles Mega Study costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or 60 Bibles Mega Study?
Bible Study App by Olive Tree is rated higher. Bible Study App by Olive Tree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325K ratings, while 60 Bibles Mega Study averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Bible Study App by Olive Tree or 60 Bibles Mega Study have ads?
Neither Bible Study App by Olive Tree nor 60 Bibles Mega Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or 60 Bibles Mega Study?
Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, and 60 Bibles Mega Study every 2 months. Most recently, Bible Study App by Olive Tree was updated on November 9, 2026 and 60 Bibles Mega Study on November 6, 2026.

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