# Bible Study App by Olive Tree vs Bible Gateway

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Study App by Olive Tree at 94% against Bible Gateway's 18%. Bible Study App by Olive Tree also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bible Gateway sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bible Study App by Olive Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study App by Olive Tree has 325K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 18% of Bible Gateway's.

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, Bible Gateway every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Study App by Olive Tree | Bible Gateway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624/reviews)** | [3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-gateway/id506512797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #121 |
| Size | 114 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) |

## 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:** #103 Top Grossing · Reference, #173 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


### Bible Gateway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-gateway/id506512797)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Reference, #125 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access over 200 Bible translations and audio Bibles in multiple languages for free. Enhance your reading with features like highlighting, note-taking, and verse syncing. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and access to extensive study tools.

**Highlights:** 200+ Bible translations, Audio Bibles, Search by keyword, verse, or topic, Highlighting and note-taking, Cross-device syncing, Reading plans, Verse of the Day

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Gateway Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Gateway Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $58.99 | per year |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🔍 Wide range of translations and languages
- 🎧 Useful audio Bible feature
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible resources
- 🗓️ Helpful reading plans and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💤 Audio playback issues and resets
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality
- 📝 Limited note-taking and highlighting options

**Reported bugs**

- Verses not displaying correctly
- Inability to navigate to specific chapters/verses
- Saved notes and highlights not persisting
- Audio playback issues and resets

**Requested features**

- Offline Bible downloads
- More translation options (e.g., NRSV, Good News)
- Improved note-taking and highlighting capabilities
- Customizable font and layout options
- Seamless syncing across devices


## 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 Bible Gateway free?

Bible Gateway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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 Bible Gateway averages 3.7 from 10K ratings.

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

Bible Gateway shows ads; Bible Study App by Olive Tree does not.

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

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, and Bible Gateway every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bible Study App by Olive Tree was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bible Gateway on October 31, 2026.

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

Bible Study App by Olive Tree currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Bible Gateway at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*