Bible Commentaries vs The MacArthur Study Bible
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The MacArthur Study Bible at Free against Bible Commentaries's $2.99. The MacArthur Study Bible also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.3). Bible Commentaries's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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
The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download; Bible Commentaries costs $2.99 up front. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bible Commentaries asks for nothing beyond the download.
The MacArthur Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K 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 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's.
Bible Commentaries ships an update every 2 months, The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bible Commentaries | The MacArthur Study Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 65.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sand Apps Inc. | Grace to You |
Customer experience
Bible Commentaries
The MacArthur Study Bible
Bugs and requests
Bible Commentaries
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
Bible Commentaries
No in-app purchases
The MacArthur Study Bible
- John MacArthur’s Study Bible NotesFree
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