# Logos Bible vs BibleRef

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BibleRef at none against Logos Bible's 18. BibleRef also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Logos Bible's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (177K vs 180). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logos Bible sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BibleRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logos Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logos Bible has 177K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 87% of BibleRef's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, BibleRef every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logos Bible | BibleRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266/reviews)** | [4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleref/id1596177226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 319 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) | [Got Questions Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/366553553) |

## What reviewers say

### Logos Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Reference, #106 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logos Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Faithlife Connect Mobile | $8.99 | per month |
| Logos Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Logos Plus (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Logos Premium (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Faithlife Study Bible | Free | one-time |
| Connect the Testaments | Free | one-time |
| English Standard Version (ESV) | $9.99 | one-time |
| New American Standard Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| New King James Version Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Message Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Amplified Bible (AMP) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) | $9.99 | one-time |
| NRSV Bible | $10.00 | one-time |
| First and Second Chronicles (W | $13.99 | one-time |
| Philippians (The Crossway Clas | $15.99 | one-time |
| Christ, Our Righteousness | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### BibleRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibleref/id1596177226)

Access verse-by-verse and chapter-by-chapter Bible commentary with extensive cross-references and context explanations. Understand scripture with easy-to-read explanations and multiple Bible translations.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse commentary, Chapter-by-chapter commentary, Extensive cross-references, Context explanation, Six Bible translations, Regularly updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive verse-by-verse commentary and explanations
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface design
- 🆓 Completely free with no paywalls or subscriptions
- 📖 Multiple Bible translations available for comparison
- 🎯 Helpful context and summary sections for each chapter

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Incomplete coverage of Old Testament books
- 🔄 Many sections marked 'Coming Soon' throughout app
- 🐛 App freezes and won't download updates
- ❌ Missing features compared to other Bible apps
- 📊 Inconsistent commentary availability across books

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and won't download updates
- Crashes after iOS updates
- Performance issues with certain devices
- Inconsistent loading of commentary sections

**Requested features**

- Highlighter and font size adjustment options
- Audio/text-to-speech functionality for commentary
- iPad version of the app
- Bookmark or reading progress tracker
- Search function for verses and topics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logos Bible free?

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

### Is BibleRef free?

BibleRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Logos Bible or BibleRef?

Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while BibleRef averages 4.6 from 180 ratings.

### Do Logos Bible or BibleRef have ads?

Neither Logos Bible nor BibleRef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logos Bible or BibleRef?

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and BibleRef every 4 months. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and BibleRef on October 30, 2026.

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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.*