Comparison

Logos Bible vs Enduring Word Commentary

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

Head to head
About

Logos Bible

This app offers a comprehensive Bible study experience with free Bibles, commentaries, and theological resources. It provides tools for in-depth research, offline access, and note syncing. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and additional content.

Highlights
  • Over 40 free Bibles and books
  • Commentaries and sermon prep tools
  • Search Scripture and books
  • Compare texts side-by-side
  • Offline study capabilities
  • Sync notes and outlines
  • Built-in reading plans
Features
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What if your Bible app helped you better understand the Bible for yourself? Most Bible apps give you the verse. Logos helps you understand it with over 40 free Bibles and books including powerful commentaries, sermon prep tools, and writings from renowned theologians. Create a free account and start exploring: • Reading Plans—build a habit with plans you can customize and share • Study Assistant—ask a question, get answers drawn only from your Logos books (limited free uses) • Smart Search—search your Bible by verse, topic, or the question you actually have (limited free uses) • Factbook—instant background on the people, places, and ideas you run into • Notes—take notes that travel with you everywhere Every tool is free to try. If you want to keep going, a subscription gets you more use of AI features like Study Assistant and Smart Search, access to more books, and even subscriber-exclusive free books and discounts. This app offers optional subscription plans called Logos Plus and Premium. If you choose to subscribe, • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least twenty-four hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within twenty-four hours prior to the end of the current period and will identify the cost of renewal. • You can manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.logos.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.logos.com/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Enduring Word Commentary

Access a comprehensive Bible commentary from Genesis to Revelation, incorporating historical theologians for deeper understanding. This free resource is available in multiple languages and can be used online or offline, with options to bookmark and share passages.

Highlights
  • Full Bible commentary (Genesis to Revelation)
  • Incorporates historical theologians
  • Available in multiple languages
  • Online and offline access
  • Bookmark and share passages
  • No sign-in required
Features
Currently charting
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Enduring Word promotes the work of Christian discipleship and evangelism worldwide. Bible teachers, pastors, and everyday Christians around the world find David Guzik’s Enduring Word Commentary helpful for themselves and for those they share it with. The commentary incorporates many historical theologians like Spurgeon adding depth and clarity to the study. Always free, no subscriptions, no sign-in required. The Enduring Word Commentary app provides access to the entire commentary - from Genesis to Revelation in multiple languages. Available on most mobile devices, the app can be used online or downloaded for offline use. Meaningful passages can be bookmarked and shared with others. Watch the tutorial to get started. Blessings.

Screenshots

Logos Bible4 screens
Enduring Word Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enduring Word Commentary at none against Logos Bible's 18. Enduring Word Commentary also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Logos Bible's advantage is ratings volume (173K vs 695) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Logos Bible sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Enduring Word Commentary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logos Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logos Bible has 173K ratings behind it against 695, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 84% of Enduring Word Commentary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Logos Bible versus Enduring Word Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogos BibleEnduring Word Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (173K ratings) — better4.7 (695 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173K — better695
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#31 — better#93
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size316 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFaithlife CorporationEnduring Word

Customer experience

Logos Bible

All ratings172,651 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,310 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.1%

Enduring Word Commentary

All ratings695 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative8.1%

User reviews

Logos Bible

From 173K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful study tools
  • 🔍 Extensive library of resources
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 📚 Seamless cross-device experience
  • 🔍 Helpful for sermon preparation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Steep learning curve
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Limited offline functionality
  • 🤔 Inconsistent user experience across platforms

Enduring Word Commentary

From 695 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Helps understand the Bible better
  • 🤯 Life-changing insights
  • 📚 Excellent commentary and analysis
  • 🙏 Deepens relationship with God
  • 🎉 Clarifies biblical context and meaning

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Sensitive scrolling can accidentally change chapters
  • 🙄 No highlighting or note-taking features
  • 🤔 Some Reformed doctrine teachings
  • 🤕 Crashes and bugs with recent updates

Bugs and requests

Logos Bible

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect Bible verse display
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to delete or edit notes
  • Slow performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved note-taking capabilities
  • Ability to customize fonts and layouts
  • Offline access to all resources
  • Seamless integration with presentation software
  • More intuitive navigation and tab management

Enduring Word Commentary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during use
  • Inability to get past language selection screen
  • Certain books/chapters not populating
  • Offline mode not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Highlighting and note-taking capabilities
  • Offline mode for use without internet
  • Dark mode for easier night reading
  • Bookmarking and saving progress
  • Audio commentary integration
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  • Cross-device syncing and account system

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Logos Bible

Subscriptions5
  • Logos Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Faithlife Connect Mobile$8.991 Month
  • Logos Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Logos Plus (Yearly)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Logos Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time12
  • Faithlife Study BibleFree
  • Connect the TestamentsFree
  • English Standard Version (ESV)$9.99
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  • New American Standard Bible$9.99
  • New King James Version Bible$9.99
  • The Message Bible$9.99
  • The Amplified Bible (AMP)$9.99
  • Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)$9.99
  • NRSV Bible$10.00
  • First and Second Chronicles (W$13.99
  • Philippians (The Crossway Clas$15.99
  • Christ, Our Righteousness$19.99
None

Enduring Word Commentary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logos Bible free?
Logos Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Enduring Word Commentary free?
Enduring Word Commentary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logos Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 173K ratings, while Enduring Word Commentary averages 4.7 from 695 ratings.
Do Logos Bible or Enduring Word Commentary have ads?
Neither Logos Bible nor Enduring Word Commentary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logos Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Logos Bible ships an update fortnightly, and Enduring Word Commentary fortnightly. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on September 24, 2026 and Enduring Word Commentary on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Logos Bible or Enduring Word Commentary?
Logos Bible currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Enduring Word Commentary at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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