# Logos Bible vs Public Reading of Scripture

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logos Bible | Public Reading of Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266/reviews)** | [4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 615 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 319 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) | [The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715354784) |

## What reviewers say

### Logos Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Reference, #72 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logos Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | 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 |
| The Message Bible | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Amplified Bible (AMP) | $9.99 | 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


### Public Reading of Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895)

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.

**Highlights:** Dramatized audio Bibles, Group reading plans, Bible progress tracker, Community connection, Structured daily readings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Great design
- 🎉 Wonderful way to read God's word
- 🎨 Excellent resource for studying the Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔊 Audio issues
- 💤 Loses connection frequently
- 🤔 Not as user-friendly as previous version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to select specific verses to play
- Bring back speed/pitch control
- Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
- Reinstate context videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logos Bible free?

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

### Is Public Reading of Scripture free?

Public Reading of Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Logos Bible or Public Reading of Scripture?

Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Public Reading of Scripture averages 4.7 from 615 ratings.

### Do Logos Bible or Public Reading of Scripture have ads?

Neither Logos Bible nor Public Reading of Scripture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logos Bible or Public Reading of Scripture?

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on November 5, 2026 and Public Reading of Scripture on November 4, 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.*