# Bible Study App by Olive Tree vs The Bible Memory App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bible Study App by Olive Tree at 325K against The Bible Memory App's 33K. Bible Study App by Olive Tree also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). The Bible Memory App's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Study App by Olive Tree sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Bible Memory App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bible Study App by Olive Tree against 4.8 for The Bible Memory App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study App by Olive Tree has 325K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bible Study App by Olive Tree's written reviews are positive against 86% of The Bible Memory App's.

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, The Bible Memory App monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Study App by Olive Tree | The Bible Memory App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624/reviews)** | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 86.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 | **#97** |
| Size | 114 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) | [Millennial Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/817220893) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Study App by Olive Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Reference, #148 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ESV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NKJV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Bible | Free | one-time |
| New Living Translation - NLT | $9.99 | one-time |
| NASB 1995 | $11.99 | one-time |
| The Message Bible | $11.99 | one-time |
| Olive Tree Bible Maps | $17.99 | one-time |
| ESV Study Bible | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying a whole library
- 💡 Excellent for Bible study and research
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Resources can be expensive
- 🔒 Limited ability to share resources across accounts
- 🔒 Personal notes and highlights tied to one account
- 👎 Unintuitive navigation for some features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### The Bible Memory App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Reference, #159 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Memorize scripture with interactive typing exercises and a smart review system. Track your progress within the Bible reader and join groups to memorize together. Offers offline practice and cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** First-letter typing memorization, Smart review schedule, Offline practice, Cross-device syncing, Group memorization, Integrated Bible reader, 14 reader translations

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Memory PRO Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bible Intelligence Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory PRO +Intelligence | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Memory Bible - ESV® | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - ESV® | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO + ESV | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NIV | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memorization tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Flexible review scheduling
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🚀 Efficient typing/first-letter mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Syncing/account issues
- 🔒 Concerns about cost of upgrades
- 👎 Limited Bible version options
- 👎 Frustration with strict accuracy requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Verse progress/history data loss
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior with dark mode

**Requested features**

- Customizable review schedules
- Verse reference testing mode
- Support for more Bible translations
- Ability to delete verses in bulk
- Audio playback/listening feature


## Frequently asked 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 The Bible Memory App free?

The Bible Memory App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or The Bible Memory App?

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 The Bible Memory App averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.

### Do Bible Study App by Olive Tree or The Bible Memory App have ads?

Neither Bible Study App by Olive Tree nor The Bible Memory App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or The Bible Memory App?

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, and The Bible Memory App monthly. Most recently, Bible Study App by Olive Tree was updated on November 11, 2026 and The Bible Memory App on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or The Bible Memory App?

Bible Study App by Olive Tree currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and The Bible Memory App at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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