Bible Commentaries vs Bible Study Tools, Audio Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bible Commentaries
Access 65 Bible translations with detailed commentaries from respected sources for each chapter. Customize text size and color for a personalized reading experience. All content is included in the download.
- 65 Bible translations
- Detailed commentaries
- Customizable text size
- Customizable text color
- Offline access to all content
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65 Bibles translations are covered in this Bible app. Each chapter includes detailed commentary from respected sources. You can choose the size and color of the text to fit your needs. All texts and tools are included in the download, there are no hidden extras you have to buy.
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video
This comprehensive app offers a wealth of resources for in-depth Bible study, including multiple translations, commentaries, and devotional content. Access audio Bibles, sermons, hymns, and video resources in over 15 languages, with offline listening options.
- Multiple Bible translations
- Commentaries and study books
- Daily scripture and devotionals
- Audio Bibles and sermons
- Christian hymns
- Video resources
- Bible Q&A
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This is a complete Bible Study app that includes resources in over 15 languages: - Many Bible translations, Commentary, Books that cover the majority of Bible subjects - Daily Scripture (a daily scripture with comments). - Songs in the night (a daily scripture with comments). - Morning Devotions - Hymns of Dawn (1-361). - Audio Resources – Bible Audio, Bible Studies Audio on various topics, over 1000 Christian hymns - Audio Sermons – over 25.000 Christian sermons on different subjects. You can view them by categories or search for a subject or speaker. - Bible Studies books, explaining the main subjects of the Bible , Bible Commentary, Books to read. - Over 1000 videos. - Over 2000 Bible Questions and Answers You can minimize the app, and have the audio resources play in the background while you use other apps. If you use it on the phone, the sound will stop when a call comes in and resume after you finish the call. You have the option to download audio files and sermons and listen to them when you don't have internet connection. You also have the option to add them to a favorites menu, or view the browsing history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video at 83% against Bible Commentaries's 25%. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Bible Commentaries's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13). On update cadence, ads, 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
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is free to download; Bible Commentaries costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video has 430 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Bible Commentaries's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bible Study Tools, Audio Video's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Bible Commentaries | Bible Study Tools, Audio Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (430 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 430 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sand Apps Inc. | John Bivol |
Customer experience
Bible Commentaries
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video
Bugs and requests
Bible Commentaries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bible search tool freezes
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Missing downloaded content
Requested features
4 requests- Bookmark and highlight Bible study materials
- Offline access to audio and video content
- Ability to adjust playback speed
- Support for more Bible translations
In-app purchases
Bible Commentaries
No in-app purchases
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video
No in-app purchases
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