Every Reference vs Faithsteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Every Reference
Access a vast collection of Bible commentaries, dictionaries, and encyclopedias with over 20,000 linked Bible references. This app includes multiple Bibles in various languages and offers customizable text display. All content is available offline after download.
- 9000+ Dictionary/Encyclopedia entries
- 20,000+ Bible reference links
- Multiple Bibles included
- Offline access to all content
- Customizable text size and color
- Search and browse tools
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9000+ Dictionary and Encyclopedia entries are supported by over 20,000 links to Bible references. Each reference can be read from the dozens of Bibles in many languages that's included. Includes search and complete browse tools. You can edit the size and color of the text to suite your needs. All texts and tools are included in the download, there are no hidden extras you have to buy.
Faithsteps
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Fully understand each verse in just 15 minutes a day. Ask questions, explore meanings, and study at your own pace until everything clicks. From opening prayer to closing reflection, Faithsteps fits deep, meaningful Bible study into the time you actually have. It's a complete Bible study experience built for real understanding and spiritual growth. 15 minutes at a time. KEY FEATURES ---------------- - Just 15 minutes a day for a complete, guided study - Study one verse at a time until you fully understand it - Ask questions and get clear, biblically accurate answers - Personalised daily study plans for your spiritual goals - 500+ topics addressing real-life situations for every season - Beautiful, distraction-free design for meaningful reflection - Flexible depth - single verses for beginners, multi-verse studies for experienced believers - Complete guided experience from start to the end of your study Thank you for your continual support! We're constantly working to make your Bible study experience even better as we grow together in this journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Faithsteps at Free against Every Reference's $2.99. Every Reference's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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
Faithsteps is free to download; Every Reference costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Every Reference ships an update every 2 months, Faithsteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Every Reference | Faithsteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sand Apps Inc. | Tan Xue Feng |
In-app purchases
Every Reference
No in-app purchases
Faithsteps
No in-app purchases
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