Comparison

Bible Study App by Olive Tree vs Bible Chat Versea

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

Bible Chat Versea

Features
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Bible Chat Versea helps you turn an anxious, tired, grateful, or uncertain moment into a simple Scripture rhythm. Choose what you are facing, receive a cited Bible verse, pray with a short guided prompt, and keep the day’s verse close with a Home or Lock Screen widget. The app is built for Christians who want Bible guidance that feels calm, practical, and easy to return to. Key features: - Prayer Coach for anxiety, sleep, decisions, forgiveness, gratitude, family, and grief - Bible Chat with short answers and Scripture citations - Daily Bible verse widget for Home and Lock Screen - Optional Catholic mode for Catholic prayer language and focus - Prayer journal for saved prayers, insights, and answered prayers - English and Spanish onboarding - Weekly and yearly Premium access with restore purchases - Apple offer-code redemption support How it works: 1. Choose your language and what you need prayer for. 2. Get a personalized verse, prayer, and daily rhythm. 3. Ask Bible Chat for cited guidance when you need more context. 4. Save prayers and reflections in your journal. 5. Add the widget so Scripture stays visible during the day. Bible Chat Versea is for reflection, prayer, and Scripture study support. It is not medical advice, therapy, emergency support, or clergy guidance. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact local emergency services or a trusted person now. Terms of use: https://smartaitomation.com/termsbiblechatverseaapp.html

Screenshots

Bible Study App by Olive Tree4 screens
Bible Chat Versea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Bible Study App by Olive Tree at #106 against Bible Chat Versea's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bible Study App by Olive Tree sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bible Chat Versea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Bible Study App by Olive Tree versus Bible Chat Versea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Study App by Olive TreeBible Chat Versea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (325K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings325K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGospel Technologies LLCSmart Automation SRL

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

Bible Chat Versea

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
2 purchases

Bible Chat Versea

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

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 Chat Versea free?
Bible Chat Versea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bible Study App by Olive Tree or Bible Chat Versea have ads?
Neither Bible Study App by Olive Tree nor Bible Chat Versea shows ads.

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