# Logos Bible vs The MacArthur Study Bible

Logos Bible and The MacArthur Study Bible both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Logos Bible's written reviews are positive against 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's. Logos Bible also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (177K vs 18K). The MacArthur Study Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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 The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 The MacArthur Study Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logos Bible has 177K ratings behind it against 18K, 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 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's.

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logos Bible | The MacArthur Study Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logos-bible/id336400266/reviews)** | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #209 |
| Size | 319 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faithlife Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336400269) | [Grace to You](https://appshunter.io/developer/992237915) |

## What reviewers say

### Logos Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Reference, #81 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


### The MacArthur Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of biblical resources, including multiple scripture translations and over 3,000 sermons. Enhance your understanding with study notes, articles, and daily devotionals. Synchronize your personal data across devices for a seamless study experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NAS, KJV), Extensive sermon archive, Highlighting and note-taking, Daily Bible reading plan, Study guides and articles, Cross-device data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| John MacArthur’s Study Bible Notes | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent study resource
- 📚 Helpful commentary and notes
- 🔍 Useful cross-references
- 🎧 Convenient audio Bible
- 🕰️ Daily devotionals and sermons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔀 Jumping to wrong chapters/verses
- 💤 Slow performance and unresponsiveness
- 🔍 Highlighting issues (can only highlight one verse at a time)
- 🔗 Broken links and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Inability to access saved notes and highlights
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Devotionals not updating regularly

**Requested features**

- Support for more Bible translations (e.g. NIV, NLT)
- Improved highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Seamless syncing across devices
- Customizable font and theme options
- Better integration with other Bible study tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logos Bible free?

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

### Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?

The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Logos Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible?

Logos Bible is rated higher. Logos Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Logos Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible have ads?

Neither Logos Bible nor The MacArthur Study Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logos Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible?

Logos Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. Most recently, Logos Bible was updated on October 28, 2026 and The MacArthur Study Bible on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Logos Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible?

Logos Bible currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and The MacArthur Study Bible at #209. 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.*