# Bible Commentaries vs Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Commentaries | Bible Study Tools, Audio Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-commentaries/id370834158/reviews) | **[4.7 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-tools-audio-video/id600610494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **430** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sand Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333188389) | [John Bivol](https://appshunter.io/developer/591867898) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Commentaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-commentaries/id370834158)

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.

**Highlights:** 65 Bible translations, Detailed commentaries, Customizable text size, Customizable text color, Offline access to all content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-tools-audio-video/id600610494)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Commentaries and study books, Daily scripture and devotionals, Audio Bibles and sermons, Christian hymns, Video resources, Bible Q&A

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Blessings and spiritual resources
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible study materials
- 🎧 Audio Bible and sermons
- 🎥 Videos and multimedia content
- 💻 Convenient all-in-one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Jehovah's Witness content, not mainstream Christian
- 🔍 Lack of common Bible translations
- 🐛 Technical issues with downloads and playback
- 🔒 Difficulty uninstalling or deleting the app

**Reported bugs**

- Bible search tool freezes
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Missing downloaded content

**Requested features**

- Bookmark and highlight Bible study materials
- Offline access to audio and video content
- Ability to adjust playback speed
- Support for more Bible translations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Commentaries free?

Bible Commentaries costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Study Tools, Audio Video free?

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Commentaries or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is rated higher. Bible Commentaries averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bible Study Tools, Audio Video averages 4.7 from 430 ratings.

### Do Bible Commentaries or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video have ads?

Neither Bible Commentaries nor Bible Study Tools, Audio Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Commentaries or Bible Study Tools, Audio Video?

Bible Commentaries ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video every 2 months. Most recently, Bible Commentaries was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bible Study Tools, Audio Video on November 1, 2026.

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