# Logos Bible vs ESV Bible

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Logos Bible at 177K against ESV Bible's 11K. Logos Bible also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). ESV Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logos Bible sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ESV Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 177K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 71% of ESV Bible's.

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, ESV Bible every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logos Bible | ESV Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esv-bible/id361797273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #96 |
| Size | 319 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) | [Crossway](https://appshunter.io/developer/361797276) |

## What reviewers say

### Logos Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Reference, #88 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


### ESV Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esv-bible/id361797273)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Reference, #132 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Engage with scripture through reading, listening, and in-depth study. This app offers customizable reading plans, audio Bibles with background music, and tools for reflection and annotation. Unlock premium study resources for a deeper understanding of God's Word.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reader's mode, Search by reference, keyword, or phrase, Audio Bibles with instrumental music, Over 50 Bible reading plans, Free ESV Global Study Bible access, Notes, highlighting, and bookmarking, Sync content with ESV.org

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESV Bible App Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| ESV Bible App Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 👍 Elegant, minimal design
- 👍 Uncluttered reading experience
- 👍 Variety of narrators and audio options
- 👍 Useful study resources and commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy highlighting and note-taking
- 🐛 Inconsistent reading plan tracking
- 🐛 Audio playback issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data collection
- 💰 Subscription model for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Verses missing from the text
- Incorrect chapter/verse navigation
- Disappearing highlights and notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font size and style
- Offline audio download option
- Improved navigation between books and chapters
- Verse-level highlighting and note-taking
- Syncing of bookmarks and notes across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logos Bible free?

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

### Is ESV Bible free?

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

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

Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while ESV Bible averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Logos Bible or ESV Bible have ads?

Neither Logos Bible nor ESV Bible shows ads.

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

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and ESV Bible every 4 weeks. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and ESV Bible on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Logos Bible or ESV Bible?

Logos Bible currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and ESV Bible at #96. 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.*