# ESV Bible vs Fathers

The clearest difference is price: ESV Bible at Free against Fathers's $2.99. ESV Bible also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2). Fathers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ESV Bible is free to download; Fathers costs $2.99 up front. ESV Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Fathers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fathers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESV Bible has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESV Bible | Fathers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esv-bible/id361797273/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathers/id6744301843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | #191 |
| Size | 34 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crossway](https://appshunter.io/developer/361797276) | [Pierce Wetter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806973278) |

## What reviewers say

### ESV Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esv-bible/id361797273)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Reference, #132 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Engage with scripture through reading, listening, and in-depth study. This app offers customizable reading plans, audio Bibles with background music, and tools for reflection and annotation. Unlock premium study resources for a deeper understanding of God's Word.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reader's mode, Search by reference, keyword, or phrase, Audio Bibles with instrumental music, Over 50 Bible reading plans, Free ESV Global Study Bible access, Notes, highlighting, and bookmarking, Sync content with ESV.org

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESV Bible App Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| ESV Bible App Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 👍 Elegant, minimal design
- 👍 Uncluttered reading experience
- 👍 Variety of narrators and audio options
- 👍 Useful study resources and commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy highlighting and note-taking
- 🐛 Inconsistent reading plan tracking
- 🐛 Audio playback issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data collection
- 💰 Subscription model for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Verses missing from the text
- Incorrect chapter/verse navigation
- Disappearing highlights and notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font size and style
- Offline audio download option
- Improved navigation between books and chapters
- Verse-level highlighting and note-taking
- Syncing of bookmarks and notes across devices


### Fathers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathers/id6744301843)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Explore the timeless insights of the early Christian Fathers on every verse of the Bible. This app offers a deep dive into their interpretations, providing a rich, offline resource for study and reflection without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Commentary on every Bible verse, Offline access, Insights from Augustine, Origen, Tertullian, Authorized mirror of jennica.github.io, Simple, intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESV Bible free?

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

### Is Fathers free?

Fathers costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ESV Bible or Fathers?

Fathers is rated higher. ESV Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Fathers averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ESV Bible or Fathers have ads?

Neither ESV Bible nor Fathers shows ads.

### Which is more popular, ESV Bible or Fathers?

ESV Bible currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Fathers at #191. 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.*