Comparison

iReformed vs Reformed Reader Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iReformed

Access a comprehensive digital library of key documents and confessionals from the Presbyterian and Continental Reformed faith. This app serves as a handy reference and study tool, with all content stored locally for offline access. It includes features for memory training and remembers your last reading location.

Highlights
  • Offline access to all documents
  • Memory trainer for catechisms
  • Remembers last reading location
  • Includes scripture proofs
  • Hyperlinks for quick navigation
Features
Currently charting
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iReformed Reference Library is a collection of the key documents and confessionals of the Presbyterian and Continental Reformed faith. The library contains the following references: - Westminster Shorter Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Westminster Larger Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Heidelberg Catechism with Scripture Proofs - Canons of Dordt - Belgic Confession - Westminster Confession of Faith (with 1789 American revisions) with Scripture Proofs - The Apostle's Creed - The Nicene Creed - The Athanasian Creed Designed to be easy to use, this is a handy reference and study tool for your mobile device. All documents are stored on your device including all scripture proofs — you don't need a wireless connection to access this excellent reference. You can use the catechisms as a memory trainer — you can choose to have the answers held back until you touch the screen giving you a chance to test your memory. iReformed remembers your last location in the documents so you can pick up where you last left off in your study and memorizations. Features: - All data is stored locally, you don't need a wireless connection to access the documents. - Remembers your last locations, letting you pick up where you left off - Includes scripture (King James Version) proofs for all Catechisms and Westminster Confession of Faith - Creed and Confession documents contains hyperlinks for quick access to chapters / sections

About

Reformed Reader Plus

Explore the core tenets of Reformed theology with a curated library of confessions and catechisms. Features include easy navigation, scripture proofs, memory functions, and advanced search capabilities for in-depth study.

Highlights
  • Curated Reformed confessions and catechisms
  • Easy navigation and intuitive interface
  • Scripture proofs for theological doctrines
  • Memory features for saving favorite sections
  • Advanced search for themes and doctrines
Features
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Discover the depth and richness of Reformed theology with our innovative app, designed to bring the timeless truths of Reformed confessions and catechisms right to your fingertips. Access a curated collection of Reformed confessions and catechisms, including the Westminster Confession of Faith, Heidelberg Catechism, and more. -Easy Navigation: Seamlessly explore the documents with an intuitive interface, making it simple to find and read specific sections or topics. -Scripture Proofs: Dive deeper into the foundational scripture proofs supporting each confession and catechism, enhancing your understanding and study. -Memory Features: Save your favorite sections and bookmark key passages for quick reference and ongoing reflection. -Dig Deeper: Utilize advanced search options to explore specific themes, doctrines, or scriptural references across the entire library.

Screenshots

iReformed4 screens
Reformed Reader Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reformed Reader Plus at Free against iReformed's $0.99. iReformed's advantage is ratings volume (359 vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Reformed Reader Plus is free to download; iReformed costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iReformed against 5.0 for Reformed Reader Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReformed has 359 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReformed ships an update every 3 months, Reformed Reader Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iReformed versus Reformed Reader Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReformedReformed Reader Plus
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (359 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings359 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge DimidikKenneth Brown

Customer experience

iReformed

All ratings359 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%

Reformed Reader Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iReformed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 1689 Baptist Confession removed in recent update
  • Scripture links prevent text selection and copying
  • Font size previously too small (fixed in later update)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add modern Bible translations (ESV, NASB, NIV, New Living Translation)
  • Implement search functionality by question, keyword, or scripture passage
  • Add copy/paste functionality independent of scripture links
  • Include note-taking and highlighting features
  • Add landscape view and text zoom/font size adjustment
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  • Create quiz mode with fill-in-the-blank, word bank, or trivia formats
  • Add table of contents for quick navigation to specific questions
  • Include biographical information for each creed/confession
  • Add Directory for Public Worship to Westminster Standards
  • Restore 1689 Baptist Confession
  • Include Geneva Catechism and Scots Confession
  • Add sharing feature for catechism Q&A
  • Interlinear-style harmonization between texts

Reformed Reader Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iReformed

No in-app purchases

None

Reformed Reader Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iReformed free?
iReformed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reformed Reader Plus free?
Reformed Reader Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iReformed or Reformed Reader Plus?
Reformed Reader Plus is rated higher. iReformed averages 4.9 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Reformed Reader Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iReformed or Reformed Reader Plus have ads?
Neither iReformed nor Reformed Reader Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iReformed or Reformed Reader Plus?
iReformed ships an update every 3 months, and Reformed Reader Plus every 4 months. Most recently, iReformed was updated on September 26, 2026 and Reformed Reader Plus on September 10, 2026.

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