Comparison

60 Bibles Mega Study vs The MacArthur Study Bible

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

Head to head
About

60 Bibles Mega Study

This comprehensive Bible study tool offers over 60 versions of the Bible, thousands of commentaries, and a robust search engine. It includes dictionaries and is supported on iPad, iPhone, and iPod.

Highlights
  • Over 60 Bible versions
  • Thousands of commentaries
  • Powerful search engine
  • Integrated dictionary
  • Commentaries from renowned authors
Features
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A massive collection of over 60 Bibles, thousands of commentaries, a powerful search engine and dictionary round out this complete Bible study tool. iPad, iPhone and iPod supported. 60 Bibles, plus these commentaries: Geneva 4 Fold Gospels Adam Clarke Barnes Notes Treasury of David Coffman JFB John Darby Gill's Complete John Lightfoot Jacob Abbott Keil and Delitzch Henry Compete Henry Concise Robertson's Word Pictures Scofield's Notes Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Peoples TSK Vincent's Word Studies

About

The MacArthur Study Bible

Access a vast library of biblical resources, including multiple scripture translations and over 3,000 sermons. Enhance your understanding with study notes, articles, and daily devotionals. Synchronize your personal data across devices for a seamless study experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NAS, KJV)
  • Extensive sermon archive
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Daily Bible reading plan
  • Study guides and articles
  • Cross-device data synchronization
Features
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For over half a century, Pastor John MacArthur devoted himself to helping you know and love God by helping you understand His Word. Now, imagine a Bible that gives you instant access to all of John’s insights on the passage you’re reading—one you can carry in your pocket. The MacArthur Study Bible app makes that a reality. - Read or listen to Scripture in trusted translations like the NAS, LSB, ESV, or KJV - Go deeper with John’s study guides, articles, related sermons, and daily devotionals - Highlight Bible passages, add your own notes, and bookmark verses - Customize your reading experience with font and display options - Synchronize your progress and data on multiple devices And now, with your free Grace to You account, you’ll also have access to John’s Notes from The MacArthur Study Bible, including nearly 25,000 detailed comments that help explain virtually every passage in the Bible. Along with the notes are dozens of articles, charts, maps, and helpful introductions to each book of the Bible—all designed to help you understand God’s Word more clearly. For more information about Grace to You, the Bible-teaching ministry of John MacArthur, please visit gty.org.

Screenshots

60 Bibles Mega Study4 screens
The MacArthur Study Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The MacArthur Study Bible at Free against 60 Bibles Mega Study's $2.99. The MacArthur Study Bible also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (66% vs 28%). 60 Bibles Mega Study's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On ads 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

The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download; 60 Bibles Mega Study costs $2.99 up front. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 60 Bibles Mega Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The MacArthur Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of 60 Bibles Mega Study's written reviews are positive against 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

60 Bibles Mega Study ships an update every 2 months, The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
60 Bibles Mega Study versus The MacArthur Study Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter60 Bibles Mega StudyThe MacArthur Study Bible
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (16 ratings)4.9 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1618K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSand Apps Inc.Grace to You

Customer experience

60 Bibles Mega Study

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative67.7%

The MacArthur Study Bible

All ratings17,640 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

60 Bibles Mega Study

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The MacArthur Study Bible

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Inability to access saved notes and highlights
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • Devotionals not updating regularly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more Bible translations (e.g. NIV, NLT)
  • Improved highlighting and note-taking capabilities
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Customizable font and theme options
  • Better integration with other Bible study tools

In-app purchases

None

60 Bibles Mega Study

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The MacArthur Study Bible

One-time1
  • John MacArthur’s Study Bible NotesFree

Questions

Is 60 Bibles Mega Study free?
60 Bibles Mega Study costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?
The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 60 Bibles Mega Study or The MacArthur Study Bible?
The MacArthur Study Bible is rated higher. 60 Bibles Mega Study averages 2.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.
Do 60 Bibles Mega Study or The MacArthur Study Bible have ads?
Neither 60 Bibles Mega Study nor The MacArthur Study Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 60 Bibles Mega Study or The MacArthur Study Bible?
60 Bibles Mega Study ships an update every 2 months, and The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. Most recently, 60 Bibles Mega Study was updated on October 21, 2026 and The MacArthur Study Bible on October 23, 2026.

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