Logos Bible vs Public Reading of Scripture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Public Reading of Scripture
This app facilitates a more engaging Bible study experience through dramatized audio versions and community-focused reading plans. Track your progress and connect with others for a sustainable and enjoyable way to engage with scripture.
- Dramatized audio Bibles
- Group reading plans
- Bible progress tracker
- Community connection
- Structured daily readings
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Transform Your Bible Study Experience The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) app is here to help make you successful in reading and listening to the Bible. It only takes 98 hours to listen to the whole Bible in English. With PRS, you can connect with a community devoted to the powerful practice of listening to the Bible in a way that is biblical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Key Features: Dramatized Audio Bibles Experience the Scriptures like never before with our dramatized audio Bibles. Professionally narrated with high-quality sound effects and background music, these audio renditions bring biblical stories to life. Whether you're listening alone or with a group, the dramatized versions offer a deeply enriching and memorable experience. Group Reading Plans Our group reading plans are crafted to encourage collective spiritual growth. Join or create groups to read and reflect on Scripture together. The app provides structured plans that guide you through coordinated daily readings, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. These plans are perfect for church groups, study circles, or family devotionals with lengths of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes per session. Bible Tracker Stay on track with your spiritual goals using our intuitive Bible Tracker. This feature helps you monitor your progress through different books and chapters of the Bible. It provides visual insights and reminders to keep you motivated and committed to your reading schedule. Whether you're aiming for a yearly Bible completion or a focused study on specific texts, the Bible Tracker is an indispensable tool for your spiritual journey. Our Mission: Deepen Your Understanding: The dramatized audio Bibles and guided reading plans provide a richer, more engaging way to comprehend the Scriptures. Foster Community: Connect with others through group reading plans, enhancing your spiritual growth as part of a supportive community. Track Your Progress: The Bible Tracker ensures you stay committed to your reading goals, offering a structured path to find discipline in reading God's Word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Reading of Scripture at none against Logos Bible's 10. Public Reading of Scripture also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Logos Bible's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 55%) and ratings volume (177K vs 615). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Logos Bible sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Public Reading of Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Logos Bible against 4.7 for Public Reading of Scripture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logos Bible has 177K ratings behind it against 615, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 55% of Public Reading of Scripture's.
Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Logos Bible | Public Reading of Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (177K ratings) — better | 4.7 (615 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 54.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 177K — better | 615 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #54 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 319 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faithlife Corporation | The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Logos Bible
Public Reading of Scripture
User reviews
Logos Bible
From 177K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Public Reading of Scripture
From 615 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Great design
- 🎉 Wonderful way to read God's word
- 🎨 Excellent resource for studying the Bible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔊 Audio issues
- 💤 Loses connection frequently
- 🤔 Not as user-friendly as previous version
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
Public Reading of Scripture
Reported bugs
4 issues- Text position jumps after switching from other apps
- Verse selection doesn't work as expected
- Verse of the day not updating
- Migrated data not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to select specific verses to play
- Bring back speed/pitch control
- Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
- Reinstate context videos
In-app purchases
Logos Bible
- 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
- Faithlife Study BibleFree
- Connect the TestamentsFree
- English Standard Version (ESV)$9.99
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- The Message Bible$9.99
- The Amplified Bible (AMP)$9.99
- Christ, Our Righteousness$19.99
Public Reading of Scripture
No in-app purchases
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