Comparison

가톨릭성경 vs Catholic Bible.

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

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가톨릭성경

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한국 천주교 주교회의에서 펴낸 신구약 합본 "성경"을 아이폰에서도 읽을 수 있도록 만든 가톨릭 어플리케이션입니다. "가톨릭성경"은 한국 천주교 주교회의에서 채용한 가톨릭 공용 성경을 담고있습니다. 가톨릭 공용 "성경"은 '본문'에 충실한 한국 천주교 공용 번역본입니다. "말씀이 사람이 되시어 우리 가운데 사셨습니다"(요한 1,14) 하느님의 말씀을 공경하고, 읽고, 실천하여 신앙생활이 더욱 풍요롭게 되기를 바랍니다. "가톨릭성경"은 한국 천주교 주교회의, 한국 천주교 중앙협의회와 천주교 서울대교구 전산정보실에서 제공해 드립니다.

About

Catholic Bible.

Experience the Holy Scriptures in a version faithful to Catholic tradition. This app provides canonical books for worship, study, and reflection, guiding users in understanding God's Word and Catholic teachings. It's an essential resource for spiritual growth and deepening your relationship with God.

Highlights
  • Canonical Catholic books
  • Faithful translation
  • Spiritual reflection
  • Study and worship guide
  • Daily life application
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The Catholic Bible offers a complete and tradition-based collection of the Holy Scriptures, including the deuterocanonical books. It reflects the teachings and heritage of the Catholic Church across centuries. Widely used for prayer, study, and worship, it helps believers grow spiritually while staying rooted in faith. It continues to serve as a trusted guide for understanding God’s Word within Catholic tradition. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.

Screenshots

가톨릭성경4 screens
Catholic Bible.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 가톨릭성경 at 81% against Catholic Bible.'s 36%. 가톨릭성경 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Catholic Bible.'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Catholic Bible. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 가톨릭성경 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catholic Bible. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catholic Bible. has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of 가톨릭성경's written reviews are positive against 36% of Catholic Bible.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

가톨릭성경 ships an update every 3 months, Catholic Bible. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
가톨릭성경 versus Catholic Bible.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter가톨릭성경Catholic Bible.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings121.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHwangmuc KimRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA

Customer experience

가톨릭성경

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative5.6%

Catholic Bible.

All ratings1,451 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

User reviews

가톨릭성경

From 12 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to read Bible
  • 👍 Convenient mobile Bible
  • 👍 Useful bookmark function
  • 👍 Good note-taking feature
  • 👍 Simple and clean design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bookmarks disappear on update
  • 🐛 App freezes or lags
  • 🐛 Inconsistent loading speed
  • 🐛 UI not optimized for iPad
  • 🐛 No dark mode

Catholic Bible.

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like highlighting and notes
  • 🚀 Works offline
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Not a true Catholic Bible (missing books)
  • 🔍 Incorrect verse numbering
  • 🔍 Inaccurate translations
  • 🔍 Ads disrupt reading experience

Bugs and requests

가톨릭성경

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Bookmark feature error
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Cannot set bookmarks
  • HTTP Error 404 (Not found)
  • iPad app does not fill screen
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  • iPad landscape mode icon appears intermittently
  • App stops working or lags
  • Window size shrinks and cannot be resized
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Bookmarks disappear after version updates
  • Cannot share text to SNS (except messages, KakaoTalk, email)
  • Specific verses (Exodus 3:14) cannot be bookmarked
  • Cannot copy scripture
  • Cannot share via KakaoTalk
  • App crashes on iPhone 6
  • Cannot access Genesis from the table of contents
  • App does not remember last read chapter after closing
  • App does not fit iPad screen
  • iPad resolution not supported
  • Bookmarks disappear and cannot be restored
  • Cannot share via KakaoTalk
  • Cannot copy scripture
  • SNS sharing error
  • Specific verse bookmarking issue
  • App crashes on iPhone 4 after iOS 6 update
  • App freezes after iOS update
  • iPad app crashes when dragging
  • App closes when dragging on iPad
  • App does not work on iPhone 6
  • App does not work on iPod 3G
  • App does not work on iOS 3
  • App crashes on iOS 4
  • App does not work on iPad

Requested features

24 requests
  • iPad version support
  • Dark mode
  • Adjustable font size
  • Continuous audio playback
  • Audio playback speed control
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  • Ability to select multiple verses for bookmarking
  • Offline reading capability
  • Search history
  • Login integration with Good News
  • Bible reading schedule feature
  • Full-screen support for iPad
  • Note range selection
  • Highlighting feature
  • iPad landscape mode support
  • Ability to save bookmarks by category
  • Image export for 'Verse of the Day'
  • Ability to view parallel verses or synoptic gospels
  • Option to disable touch vibration
  • Screen orientation lock
  • Ability to copy scripture
  • Ability to share scripture via KakaoTalk
  • Audio playback for Apple devices while viewing text
  • iPad screen size adjustment
  • Continuous audio playback for driving

Catholic Bible.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Note feature not working properly
  • Psalm verses not displaying correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include all 73 books of the Catholic Bible
  • Fix verse numbering and translations
  • Reduce or remove disruptive ads

In-app purchases

None

가톨릭성경

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Catholic Bible.

One-time6
  • Ads Free Version - Three Month$7.99
  • Three Months Subscription$7.99
  • One Year Subscription$24.99
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  • Ads Free Version - one year$24.99
  • Two Years Subscription$34.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99

Questions

Is 가톨릭성경 free?
가톨릭성경 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catholic Bible. free?
Catholic Bible. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 가톨릭성경 or Catholic Bible.?
Catholic Bible. is rated higher. 가톨릭성경 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Catholic Bible. averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do 가톨릭성경 or Catholic Bible. have ads?
Catholic Bible. shows ads; 가톨릭성경 does not.
Which is updated more often, 가톨릭성경 or Catholic Bible.?
가톨릭성경 ships an update every 3 months, and Catholic Bible. every 6 weeks. Most recently, 가톨릭성경 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Catholic Bible. on November 3, 2026.

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