# Bible Study App by Olive Tree vs Holy Version Bible App

Bible Study App by Olive Tree and Holy Version Bible App both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Bible Study App by Olive Tree's written reviews are positive against 36% of Holy Version Bible App's. Bible Study App by Olive Tree also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (325K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Holy Version Bible App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study App by Olive Tree has 325K ratings behind it against 1.8K, 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 36% of Holy Version Bible App's.

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, Holy Version Bible App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Study App by Olive Tree | Holy Version Bible App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-version-bible-app/id6737805080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #132 | **#98** |
| Size | 114 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) | [Free App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814315440) |

## 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:** #132 Top Grossing · Reference, #145 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


### Holy Version Bible App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-version-bible-app/id6737805080)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access the Holy Bible offline with a comprehensive app featuring audio narration, customizable reading plans, and a built-in dictionary. Deepen your spiritual understanding with quizzes, share inspiring verses, and personalize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible access, Audio Bible narration, Customizable reading plans, Bible quizzes, Bible dictionary, Verse images and sharing, Customizable reading comfort

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 Holy Version Bible App free?

Holy Version Bible App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Study App by Olive Tree or Holy Version Bible 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 Holy Version Bible App averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

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

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

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

Bible Study App by Olive Tree ships an update fortnightly, and Holy Version Bible App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bible Study App by Olive Tree was updated on November 6, 2026 and Holy Version Bible App on November 4, 2026.

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

Bible Study App by Olive Tree currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Holy Version Bible App at #98. 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.*