# Matt. Henry Concise Commentary vs Strong's Concordance

The clearest difference is price: Strong's Concordance at Free against Matt. Henry Concise Commentary's $1.99. Strong's Concordance also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 139). Matt. Henry Concise Commentary's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 53%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Strong's Concordance is free to download; Matt. Henry Concise Commentary costs $1.99 up front. Strong's Concordance sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Matt. Henry Concise Commentary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Matt. Henry Concise Commentary against 4.8 for Strong's Concordance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strong's Concordance has 26K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Matt. Henry Concise Commentary's written reviews are positive against 53% of Strong's Concordance's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matt. Henry Concise Commentary | Strong's Concordance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matt-henry-concise-commentary/id342040806/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongs-concordance/id1425215177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Dimidik](https://appshunter.io/developer/943429617) | [Watchdis Group B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286409898) |

## What reviewers say

### Matt. Henry Concise Commentary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matt-henry-concise-commentary/id342040806)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Access over 1,200 pages of trusted Bible commentary with more than 750 scripture references. This app offers a fast and intuitive way to explore biblical texts, allowing for easy navigation between chapters and instant display of referenced scriptures.

**Highlights:** Over 1,200 pages of commentary, 750+ scripture references, Fast and easy navigation, Instant scripture display, Remembers last location, History of chapters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Great for understanding scripture
- 📚 Excellent resource for Bible study
- 📖 Concise and to the point
- 📱 Convenient mobile format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Font size too small
- 🤔 Vague compared to other versions
- 🤔 Overview instead of commentary

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone
- Freezes on search
- Cannot scroll
- Screen locks
- Font size too small

**Requested features**

- Increase font size
- Add audio feature
- Dark mode option
- Adjustable print size


### Strong's Concordance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongs-concordance/id1425215177)

Explore the original meaning of biblical words with this exhaustive concordance. Enhance your personal Bible study, understand Hebrew and Greek terms, and gain deeper insights into Scripture. A valuable tool for all Bible students.

**Highlights:** Explore Hebrew and Greek word meanings, Deeper understanding of biblical text, Reference for personal Bible study, Supports sermon preparation, Helps understand biblical terminology, Useful for group Bible study

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Credit | $0.99 | per month |
| Billed Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Billed Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Billed Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Time Payment | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app
- 👍 Great Bible study tool
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 👍 Enriches Bible understanding
- 👍 Detailed word definitions and applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads are a problem
- 🐛 Ads cannot be closed
- 🐛 Inappropriate ads
- 🐛 Ads are too long and distracting
- 🐛 Ads are out of control

**Reported bugs**

- Copy/paste function copies verses with Strong's numbers
- Multi-screen feature doesn't wrap text properly
- Unable to search for specific Strong's numbers
- Incorrect word meanings and root words
- Ads freeze the app and prevent exiting

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- One-time purchase option to remove ads
- Ability to search individual books of the Bible
- Ability to return to previous word search
- Clearer and easier to understand word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matt. Henry Concise Commentary free?

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strong's Concordance free?

Strong's Concordance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Strong's Concordance?

Strong's Concordance is rated higher. Matt. Henry Concise Commentary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Strong's Concordance averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Strong's Concordance have ads?

Strong's Concordance shows ads; Matt. Henry Concise Commentary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Strong's Concordance?

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary ships an update every 2 months, and Strong's Concordance every 2 months. Most recently, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary was updated on November 10, 2026 and Strong's Concordance on November 11, 2026.

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