# Grow vs Bible Drill

The clearest difference is price: Grow at Free against Bible Drill's $0.99. Grow also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). Bible Drill's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Grow is free to download; Bible Drill costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grow has 589 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Grow ships an update fortnightly, Bible Drill every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow | Bible Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152/reviews)** | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-drill/id706273921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 83 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligonier](https://appshunter.io/developer/537706475) | [Georgia Baptist Bible Drill and Speakers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541040840) |

## What reviewers say

### Grow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-from-ligonier/id371390152)

Access thousands of biblical and theological resources for daily discipleship. Read, watch, and listen to teachings from pastors and authors, including Dr. R.C. Sproul. Enjoy free content and offline playback.

**Highlights:** Daily teaching videos and devotionals, Podcast library, Sermons and conference messages, Thousands of biblical articles, Free teaching series, Offline playback, Search by topic, teacher, or Scripture

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Vast library of resources
- 🙏 Excellent biblical teaching
- 💯 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Convenient for on-the-go access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Unreliable login/sign-in process
- 🔋 Audio playback issues when device is locked
- 🚫 Removal of key features like Bible access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scrolling through downloads
- Inability to access purchased content offline
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Implement resume playback feature
- Introduce dark mode and widgets
- Allow speed control for audio/video
- Integrate with Apple Vision Pro


### Bible Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-drill/id706273921)

This scripture memorization app helps users learn and review Bible verses and books. It offers multiple game modes, flashcards, and the ability to add custom verses. Supports three popular Bible translations and caters to different age groups.

**Highlights:** Scripture memory games, Flashcards for verses and books, Fill-in-the-blank and typing games, Add custom verses, Multiple Bible translations, Verse sharing functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow free?

Grow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Drill free?

Bible Drill costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grow or Bible Drill?

Grow is rated higher. Grow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Bible Drill averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Grow or Bible Drill have ads?

Neither Grow nor Bible Drill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grow or Bible Drill?

Grow ships an update fortnightly, and Bible Drill every 11 months. Most recently, Grow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bible Drill on October 24, 2026.

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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.*