Comparison

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary vs Bible Dictionary and Glossary

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

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About

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary

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
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Over 1,200 pages of trusted Bible commentary with over 750 scripture references at your finger tips - fast and easy to use. The complete Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on your iPhone/iPod Touch along with all reference scripture texts (KJV translation). Designed to be fast and easy to use, the controls are very simple; touch the left or right arrows to go back/forward a chapter at a time. Touch the book icon to bring up the list of all books and chapters to quickly jump there. Touch a blue scripture reference and those scriptures will be instantly displayed. Features: - Fast and easy to use. - Remembers your location on exit so you return to where you last left off. - Scripture references included (KJV translation) - Supports landscape and portrait viewing modes - Keeps history of chapters to easily backtrack - Includes search feature

About

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

Access comprehensive biblical dictionaries and concordances from renowned scholars. Explore definitions, topical references, and original Greek word meanings to deepen your understanding of scripture.

Highlights
  • Webster's 1828 Bible Dictionary
  • Easton's Bible Dictionary (19th Century)
  • Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
  • King James Bible Dictionary (6581 uncommon words)
  • Vine Expository Dictionary (Greek text cross-reference)
  • Thompson Chain Reference Bible (1908)
  • Nave's Topical Bible Concordance (20,000+ topics)
Features
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Webster's 1828 Bible Dictionary: The 1828 Webster's Dictionary of the English language is based upon God's written word. Noah Webster used the Bible as the foundation for his definitions. Easton's Bible Dictionary: The Third Edition of The Illustrated Bible Dictionary by Matthew George Easton, M.A., D.D. (1823-1894), was published in 1897 (three years after Easton's death) by Thomas Nelson. It contains 4,000 entries relating to the Bible, from a 19th century Christian viewpoint. Smith's Bible Dictionary: The original dictionary was published as a three volume set in 1863. The dictionary was named after its editor, William Smith. It was so popular that a condensed version was produced soon after. King James Bible Dictionary: Authorized in 1611 by James I of England, the King James Version (Authorized Version) is still the most often purchased translation of God's word. However, since that time the English language has evolved. This dictionary defines 6581 words that are not common to modern English Vine Expository Dictionary: It is a cross-reference from key English words in the Authorized King James Bible Version to the original words in the Greek texts of the New Testament. Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Thompson's study Bible 1908 containing 3,648 entries with KJV verse Nave's Topical Bible Concordance: Nave's Topical Bible is a book written by Orville James Nave. Nave was a chaplain in the United States Army and referred to his work as "the result of fourteen years of delight and untiring study of the Word of God." It is a topical concordance of the Bible, and contains Biblical references to over 20,000 topics. Scripture is quoted over 100,000 times; the same Scripture citation may appear under several headings

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Bible Dictionary and Glossary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bible Dictionary and Glossary at Free against Matt. Henry Concise Commentary's $1.99. Bible Dictionary and Glossary also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 139). Matt. Henry Concise Commentary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

Bible Dictionary and Glossary is free to download; Matt. Henry Concise Commentary costs $1.99 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 — 4.7 for Matt. Henry Concise Commentary against 4.8 for Bible Dictionary and Glossary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Dictionary and Glossary has 5.1K 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 93% of Bible Dictionary and Glossary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary ships an update every 2 months, Bible Dictionary and Glossary every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Matt. Henry Concise Commentary versus Bible Dictionary and Glossary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatt. Henry Concise CommentaryBible Dictionary and Glossary
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (139 ratings)4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better92.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1395.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge DimidikOleg Shukalovich

Customer experience

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary

All ratings139 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.7%

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

All ratings5,002 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone
  • Freezes on search
  • Cannot scroll
  • Screen locks
  • Font size too small

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase font size
  • Add audio feature
  • Dark mode option
  • Adjustable print size

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Matt. Henry Concise Commentary

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matt. Henry Concise Commentary free?
Matt. Henry Concise Commentary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Dictionary and Glossary free?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Bible Dictionary and Glossary?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is rated higher. Matt. Henry Concise Commentary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Bible Dictionary and Glossary averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Bible Dictionary and Glossary have ads?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary shows ads; Matt. Henry Concise Commentary does not.
Which is updated more often, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary or Bible Dictionary and Glossary?
Matt. Henry Concise Commentary ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Dictionary and Glossary every 18 months. Most recently, Matt. Henry Concise Commentary was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bible Dictionary and Glossary on November 10, 2026.

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