Comparison

Logos Bible vs Bible Gateway

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

Bible Gateway

Access and study the Bible with over 200 translations and audio Bibles in multiple languages. Enhance your reading with features like highlighting, notes, and reading plans. An optional subscription unlocks advanced study tools and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ Bible translations
  • 30+ Audio Bibles
  • Keyword and verse search
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Reading plans and progress tracking
  • Side-by-side Bible viewing
  • Verse of the Day
Features
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Completely rebuilt for Spring 2026 with an all-new design, focused on getting you into Scripture without friction. This is Bible Gateway at its best. Read, listen, and study the Bible anywhere with the Bible Gateway App. Trusted by millions for over 30 years, Bible Gateway helps you read and understand God’s Word with 200+ Bible translations and audio Bibles in 15+ languages—all free to use. Create a free account to highlight verses, write notes, react with emojis, and sync automatically across devices. Want to go deeper? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus and get an ad-free experience with access to 60+ trusted study tools, including commentaries, study Bibles, and more—aligned with every verse. Top Features: • 200+ Bible translations, including NIV, KJV, ESV, NKJV, NASB, AMP, and MSG • 30+ Audio Bibles in English, Spanish, Chinese, and more • Search the Bible by keyword, verse, or topic instantly • Highlight, take notes, respond to your favorite verses with emojis and sync across devices with your free account • Follow reading plans and track your progress • View two Bible versions side by side on iPad • Switch to dark mode for comfortable reading at night • Read the Verse of the Day in your preferred translation • Share verses easily with friends and family Want to go deeper? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus. Go ad-free and access insights from over 60 trusted Bible study resources—aligned with every verse you read. • 30+ study Bibles such as The NIV Application Bible, The NIV Study Bible, NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, and CSB Tony Evans Study Bible • Commentaries including Believer’s Bible Commentary, Abridged Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Thru the Bible (J. Vernon McGee), and select volumes from the NIV Application Commentary • Dictionaries and word studies like Mounce’s Expository Dictionary, Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary, and The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary Whether you’re beginning your Bible study journey or exploring Scripture in depth, Bible Gateway Plus gives you powerful tools to grow—wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Logos Bible4 screens
Bible Gateway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Logos Bible at 81% against Bible Gateway's 18%. Logos Bible also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bible Gateway sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logos Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logos Bible has 177K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 18% of Bible Gateway's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Logos Bible versus Bible Gateway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogos BibleBible Gateway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (177K ratings) — better3.7 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings177K — better10K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#48 — better#86
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaithlife CorporationHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

Customer experience

Logos Bible

All ratings176,074 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,463 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.6%

Bible Gateway

All ratings10,117 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative69.1%

User reviews

Logos Bible

From 177K 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

Bible Gateway

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent Bible study tool
  • 🔍 Wide range of translations and languages
  • 🎧 Useful audio Bible feature
  • 📚 Comprehensive Bible resources
  • 🗓️ Helpful reading plans and reminders

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 💤 Audio playback issues and resets
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality
  • 📝 Limited note-taking and highlighting options

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

Bible Gateway

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verses not displaying correctly
  • Inability to navigate to specific chapters/verses
  • Saved notes and highlights not persisting
  • Audio playback issues and resets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline Bible downloads
  • More translation options (e.g., NRSV, Good News)
  • Improved note-taking and highlighting capabilities
  • Customizable font and layout options
  • Seamless syncing across devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Logos Bible

Subscriptions4
  • Logos Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Logos Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Logos Plus (Yearly)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • Logos Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Faithlife Study BibleFree
  • Connect the TestamentsFree
  • English Standard Version (ESV)$9.99
Show 3 more
  • The Message Bible$9.99
  • The Amplified Bible (AMP)$9.99
  • Christ, Our Righteousness$19.99
5 purchases

Bible Gateway

Subscriptions5
  • Bible Gateway Plus Monthly7 Days trial3 variants$6.991 Month
  • Bible Gateway Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly$58.991 Year
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  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly7 Days trial3 variants$69.991 Year
  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Logos Bible free?
Logos Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Gateway free?
Bible Gateway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Logos Bible or Bible Gateway?
Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Bible Gateway averages 3.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Logos Bible or Bible Gateway have ads?
Bible Gateway shows ads; Logos Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, Logos Bible or Bible Gateway?
Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bible Gateway monthly. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bible Gateway on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Logos Bible or Bible Gateway?
Logos Bible currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Bible Gateway at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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