Comparison

FastBible vs Bible Scholar Interactive

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

Head to head
About

FastBible

This app provides a fast and simple Bible concordance without requiring an internet connection. It allows users to easily navigate to any verse, search for word combinations, and access cross-references. It also includes commentary and a harmony of the Gospels.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible concordance
  • Search any word combination
  • Jump to any verse
  • Cross-references
  • Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
  • Gospel Harmony index
  • Dark Mode and Dynamic Type support
Features
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A simple, no-frills bible concordance - easy to use, fast and no wireless connection needed! Designed to be quick and easy to use without all the complexity of more feature rich offerings. Easily jump to any verse in the bible and search for any combination of words. Cross-references to related verses are easy to find, just touch the verses with an asterisk (*). Includes the Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - gain valuable insight and a concise overview of each chapter of the bible with just a simple touch. Also includes Gospel Harmony - a handy index to 185 events, teachings, miracles and parables found in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The events are organized in sequential order and you can easily search for any term in the list. The list shows you the event description, category (miracle, parable, etc.) and the bible references for that event which you can quickly jump to simply by touching the bible reference. Supports Dark Mode as well as Dynamic Type so the font size changes to match the Dynamic Type settings on your device. The bible texts are stored on your device, no need for a wireless connection. Contains two versions of text, the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). The World English Bible is a public domain Modern English update of the American Standard Version of 1901 and can be found at http://ebible.org/web/

About

Bible Scholar Interactive

Access over 14,000 pages of theological texts and Bible study tools. Includes dictionaries, commentaries, and historical works. Test your knowledge with a new quiz feature.

Highlights
  • Over 14,000 pages of study material
  • Multiple Bible dictionaries and commentaries
  • John Calvin's Institutes
  • Charles Spurgeon's Treasury of David
  • History of the Christian Church volumes
  • Bible Knowledge Quiz
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Now just $2.99. The Bible Scholar named one of:  "25 Incredible..Apps Every Theology Student Should Have" by Theology Degrees Online.  We have hand-picked over 20 Volumes (WITH OVER 14,000 PAGES!) of wonderful Bible Study tools that answer all the questions you've ever had about the Holy Scriptures. These digital classics will change the way you look at the Bible forever.  Just look at what we've included in this amazing package:  ** If you encounter blank pages after an initial install or update follow these steps: 1. Delete the app 2. Reinstall the app 3. While generating books on initial load do not close app. NEW: The Bible Scholar Knowledge Quiz: Now you can test your knowledge with a series of questions from the Old and New Testaments, Church History, and various books within the App. This feature is an exciting way for individuals, Churches, Bible schools, and families to get together and learn.  NEW: Social Media features like Twitter and Facebook. Now you can post what you are reading about to your friends from within the App. You can also email from App.  •Easton’s Bible Dictionary:  This 803 Page Dictionary  covers every Bible word from Alpha to Zuzims!  •Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary:  Over 1,000 Pages of In-depth commentary on the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation by a noted scholar.  •Institutes of the Christian Religion, 4 volumes by John Calvin:  This 4 Volume in 1 classic by John Calvin covers the basic doctrines of Christianity and theology. 943 Pages  •Nave’s Topical Bible:  Bible verses arranged by topics. This 869 Page manual is a must for any serious Bible student or teacher.  •People’s New Testament Commentary:  A commentary that covers the entire New Testament! This famous 797 Page work by B.W. Johnson is an outstanding companion to anyone who wants to know more about the Bible.  •Smith’s Bible Dictionary:  William Smith's classic dictionary will help you to clarify the meanings of Biblical words and names. 867 Pages.  •The Treasury of David, Six Volumes by Charles Haddon Spurgeon:  This 6 Volume collection of commentary on the Psalms of David is the crown of Charles Spurgeon's work. 4,778 Pages!  •Introduction to the New Testament:  Lewis Berkhof's famous introduction will help you to understand the history, culture, and authorship of the New Testament books of the Bible. 212 Pages.  •History of the Christian Church Volumes 1 to 8:  Vol 1: Apostolic Christianity A.D. 1-100, 596 Pages  Vol 2: Ante-Nicene Christianity A.D. 100-325, 623 Pages  Vol 3: Nicene & Post-Nicene Christianity A.D. 311-600, 654 Pages  Vol 4: Mediaeval Christianity A.D. 590-1073, 508 Pages  Vol 5: The Middle Ages A.D. 1049-1294, 491 Pages  Vol 6: The Middle Ages A.D. 1294-1517, 450 Pages  Vol 7: Modern Christianity: The German Reformation 447 Pages  Vol 8: Modern Christianity: The Swiss Reformation 550 Pages  You will even see how Christianity impacted Islam.  •Updated King James Version of the Bible  Great addition to apps such as Youversion, Olive Tree, Bible.is,  Daily Bible, Bible Quotes, Strong's kjv.  Features:  •Books: This app has more than 20 volumes of Bible Dictionaries, Church History, and Bible Commentaries.  •Bookmark: This feature ensures that you never lose your place.  •Notes: You can make, save and edit your notes for future reference.  •A multicolor table of content: This attractive table of contents makes navigation easy with scroll functionality.  •Font Size: You can adjust the font size by using the font adjuster or by simply pinching the screen.  •NEW Search Feature: You can do Keyword, Chapter, and Book title searches. What's New in this Version 1. Enhanced Navigation with 'Go To' feature: Ability to go from topic to topic or chapter to chapter.  2. Font size adjusted.

Screenshots

FastBible4 screens
Bible Scholar Interactive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FastBible at 4.9 against Bible Scholar Interactive's 4.0. FastBible also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 42 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

FastBible costs $0.99 and Bible Scholar Interactive $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FastBible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastBible has 111 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of FastBible's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bible Scholar Interactive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastBible ships an update every 5 months, Bible Scholar Interactive every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FastBible versus Bible Scholar Interactive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastBibleBible Scholar Interactive
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (111 ratings) — better4.0 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge DimidikVision for Maximum Impact, LLC

Customer experience

FastBible

All ratings111 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative0.0%

Bible Scholar Interactive

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

FastBible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot copy individual verses
  • Copy function sometimes appears on second try
  • Accidental chapter switching in older versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • New King James Version
  • NIV version
  • Alphabetical sort option for books
  • More translations
  • Spelling check
Show 1 more
  • Bookmark feature

Bible Scholar Interactive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FastBible

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Scholar Interactive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastBible free?
FastBible costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Scholar Interactive free?
Bible Scholar Interactive costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FastBible or Bible Scholar Interactive?
FastBible is rated higher. FastBible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Bible Scholar Interactive averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.
Do FastBible or Bible Scholar Interactive have ads?
Neither FastBible nor Bible Scholar Interactive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastBible or Bible Scholar Interactive?
FastBible ships an update every 5 months, and Bible Scholar Interactive every 42 months. Most recently, FastBible was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bible Scholar Interactive on October 8, 2026.

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