Comparison

Bible for Catholics vs Catholic Apologetics Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Bible for Catholics

Access the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Holy Bible, a translation based on the Latin Vulgate. This version differs from the NAB, particularly in Psalms numbering. It is a public domain translation.

Highlights
  • Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
  • Based on Latin Vulgate
  • Public domain translation
  • Full Old and New Testament
  • Comparison with NAB Psalms numbering
Features
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This is the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Holy Bible. It is not the New American Bible(NAB) and thus some parts will be slightly different than the NAB such as the Psalms numbering. The CPDV bible is available online at www.sacredbible.org where you can compare the Psalms numbering. THIS TRANSLATION IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. If you would like an approved version of a Catholic Bible please search on my other bible apps "Catholic New American Bible Revised Edition" or "Catholic All-In-1". The Catholic Public Domain Version of the Bible is a translation of the Sacred Bible, Sixtus V and Clement VIII Latin Vulgate edition. The 1914 Hetzenauer edition of the Vulgate was the main source text. Several other Latin editions were consulted including the 1861 Vercellone edition, the 1822 - 1824 Leander van Ess edition (which compares the 1590, 1592, 1593, 1598 editions of the Sixtus V and Clement VIII editions), and the modern-day Tweedale Edition (London, 2005). The Challoner Douay-Rheims Version of the Bible was used as a guide in translating the Latin text into English. The original Rheims Douai Bible was also frequently consulted. The sole translator and editor of the Catholic Public Domain Version is Ronald L. Conte Jr. Ron relied on God's Providence and Grace in translating and editing the Sacred Bible. Ron also used various reference texts, in print and in electronic form. Since the Latin editions of the Bible used in this translation are in the public domain, as the sole translator and editor of the Catholic Public Domain Version of the Sacred Bible, I(Ron)hereby place the Catholic Public Domain Version of the Sacred Bible in the public domain in perpetuity. Table of Contents Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Tobit Judith Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Wisdom Sirach Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Baruch Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Acts of the Apostles Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation

About

Catholic Apologetics Toolkit

This Bible-based resource provides easy access to Scriptural passages related to various apologetics topics. Navigate through different subjects to find relevant verses.

Highlights
  • Bible-based apologetics
  • Scriptural passages
  • Topic navigation
  • Category browsing
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Catholic Apologetics Toolkit is a simple & Bible-based mobile apologetics resource. Navigate different topics and categories to see relevant Scriptural passages.

Screenshots

Bible for Catholics4 screens
Catholic Apologetics Toolkit2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catholic Apologetics Toolkit at 100% against Bible for Catholics's 57%. Catholic Apologetics Toolkit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bible for Catholics's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Bible for Catholics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Catholic Apologetics Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catholic Apologetics Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Bible for Catholics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catholic Apologetics Toolkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible for Catholics ships an update every 6 months, Catholic Apologetics Toolkit every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bible for Catholics versus Catholic Apologetics Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible for CatholicsCatholic Apologetics Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergreg fairbrotherJean-Maxime Foy

Customer experience

Bible for Catholics

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative27.1%

Catholic Apologetics Toolkit

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bible for Catholics

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Catholic Apologetics Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible for Catholics free?
Bible for Catholics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catholic Apologetics Toolkit free?
Catholic Apologetics Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible for Catholics or Catholic Apologetics Toolkit?
Catholic Apologetics Toolkit is rated higher. Bible for Catholics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Catholic Apologetics Toolkit averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Bible for Catholics or Catholic Apologetics Toolkit have ads?
Bible for Catholics shows ads; Catholic Apologetics Toolkit does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible for Catholics or Catholic Apologetics Toolkit?
Bible for Catholics ships an update every 6 months, and Catholic Apologetics Toolkit every 17 months. Most recently, Bible for Catholics was updated on October 23, 2026 and Catholic Apologetics Toolkit on October 14, 2026.

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