# Logos Bible vs Haven

The clearest difference is monetization model: Logos Bible at free with in-app purchases against Haven's subscription. Logos Bible also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%). Haven's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#7 vs #51). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 and Haven sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Logos Bible against 4.9 for Haven. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177K and 150K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 47% of Haven's.

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Haven every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logos Bible | Haven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266/reviews) | **[4.9 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 150K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #51 | **#7** |
| Size | 319 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) | [E12 Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749149337) |

## What reviewers say

### Logos Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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 (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


### Haven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haven-bible-chat/id6503387382)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Reference, #20 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers daily biblical guidance, devotionals, and prayers to foster spiritual growth and peace. Engage with scripture, explore verse citations, and chat with an AI for wisdom. Track your progress and strengthen your faith journey.

**Highlights:** Daily verses and devotionals, AI-powered Bible chat, Verse citations, Spiritual growth tracking, Prayer guidance, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haven - Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Haven - Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Haven - Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for growing in faith
- 🤗 Comforting and encouraging
- 🤝 Strengthens relationship with God
- 🧠 Provides biblical knowledge and understanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Paywall blocks free access
- 📱 Glitches and freezing issues
- ⏰ Forced trial annoys users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Freezing and navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Free access option
- Donation-based model
- Bible reading functionality
- Community chat features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logos Bible free?

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

### Is Haven free?

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

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

Haven is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Haven averages 4.9 from 150K ratings.

### Do Logos Bible or Haven have ads?

Neither Logos Bible nor Haven shows ads.

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

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Haven every 2 days. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on November 4, 2026 and Haven on November 5, 2026.

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

Logos Bible currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Haven at #7. 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.*