# 성경 vs 갓피플성경

The clearest difference is ads: 갓피플성경 at none against 성경's shown. 갓피플성경 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 성경 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 갓피플성경 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

갓피플성경 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 136 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of 성경's written reviews are positive against 75% of 갓피플성경's.

성경 ships an update every 7 months, 갓피플성경 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 성경 | 갓피플성경 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id425994156/reviews) | **[4.6 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id511852665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deokhyun Ko](https://appshunter.io/developer/353421964) | [GODpeople, LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/376590848) |

## What reviewers say

### 성경

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id425994156)

Access the Korean Holy Bible with features like highlighting, sharing, and advanced search. Enjoy text-to-speech narration, adjustable font settings, and dark mode. This free app provides the complete Old and New Testaments.

**Highlights:** Highlighting and sharing, Text-to-Speech narration, Advanced Bible search, Customizable font size and color, Dark mode support, Old and New Testaments

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 광고삭제 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📖 Clean, easy-to-read text display
- 🎨 Highlighting/annotation features
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- ⚡ Fast loading and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous typos and missing words throughout text
- 🐛 Text truncation at end of verses
- 🐛 App crashes when sharing content
- 🐛 Highlighting feature inconsistent or broken
- 🐛 iOS compatibility issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Missing or truncated text in multiple verses (Matthew 23:36, Philemon 1:3, Romans 1:7, Luke 6:5, 7:10, 8:3, John 4:42, Jeremiah 15:18, 1 Corinthians 15:5, and many others)
- App crashes when using share function
- Blank verse display after leaving app open for hours
- Context menu shows only 'Web Search' option on iOS 16+
- Highlighting feature stops working after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Memo or note-taking functionality
- More highlighter color options (purple, additional colors)
- Continuous swiping between different Bible books
- Search functionality to find verses by keywords
- Copy verses with verse numbers included


### 갓피플성경

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id511852665)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 개역개정 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 3달란트 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 역본추가 - 새번역(대한성서공회) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 역본추가 - 쉬운성경(아가페출판사) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 역본추가 - 우리말성경(두란노서원) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 쉬운성경오디오 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 역본추가 - ESV | $3.99 | one-time |
| 우리말성경오디오 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7달란트 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 역본추가 - NLT (by TYNDALE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 개역개정 입체낭독 | $3.99 | one-time |
| NIV | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10달란트 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Comprehensive Bible versions and translations
- ✍️ Excellent note-taking and highlighting features
- 🔍 Powerful search and lookup functionality
- 🎧 Audio narration support for Bible passages
- 📱 Cross-device synchronization capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Outdated and unattractive app icon design
- 🌐 Poor international/overseas user support
- 🔐 Difficult account verification for overseas users
- 🚫 Regional restrictions on features and services
- ⚠️ Frequent bugs after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after updates
- Horizontal scrolling not working
- Audio playback functionality broken
- Synchronization errors between iPhone and iPad
- Bible reading checklist not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- NIV English Bible translation
- ESV English Bible translation
- NLT English Bible translation
- New King James Version (NKJV)
- Message Bible translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 성경 free?

성경 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 갓피플성경 free?

갓피플성경 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 성경 or 갓피플성경?

갓피플성경 is rated higher. 성경 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while 갓피플성경 averages 4.6 from 136 ratings.

### Do 성경 or 갓피플성경 have ads?

성경 shows ads; 갓피플성경 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 성경 or 갓피플성경?

성경 ships an update every 7 months, and 갓피플성경 fortnightly. Most recently, 성경 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 갓피플성경 on October 29, 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.*