Comparison

Our Daily Bread vs Open Bible

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

Head to head
About

Our Daily Bread

Access daily biblical encouragement and scripture through uplifting devotionals and trusted reading plans. Engage with God's Word through reflection, prayer, and an integrated Bible, available in multiple languages and translations.

Highlights
  • Daily uplifting devotionals
  • Integrated Bible with multiple translations
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Progress tracking and bookmarking
  • Daily audio readings
  • Evening meditations podcast
  • Reading reminders
Currently charting
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Stay connected to the life-changing power of His Word all day, every day! For more than 85 years, millions of people worldwide have found daily inspiration and biblical encouragement through the many resources of Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM). And now it’s even easier to engage with the truths of the Bible while you’re on the go! With the Our Daily Bread App, you have constant access to a wide collection of biblical resources. You can save the content that speaks to you, and can keep track of your progress engaging with Scripture. From popular Our Daily Bread daily devotionals to trusted reading plans and other multimedia content, you’ll explore resources thoughtfully designed to help you go deeper into God’s Word and engage with the Bible beyond the app. Join generations of believers in Jesus from all walks of life growing closer to God—right from your mobile device! So what adventures await you on the Our Daily Bread App? Short, uplifting daily devotions that work with your schedule. *Every morning, you’ll find the new Our Daily Bread devotion front and center on the app homepage, ready for you to read or listen to. *Each daily devotional includes trusted content from Our Daily Bread Ministries, a global, donor-supported nonprofit with a more than 85-year history of making the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. *What’s included in our daily devotions? You’ll be invited to read, reflect on, and respond to the truths of Scripture through a short encouragement infused with biblical insights that draw you closer to God, a thoughtful reflection question, and a guided prayer related to the devotional. *Found a specific devotion that you want to keep in a safe spot? Or have a monthly goal of having devotional time every morning? Keep track of your progress with reading streaks and bookmarking! *More of a night owl? No problem! Our in-app Evening Meditations podcast releases new daily episodes so you can refocus your heart and mind on the goodness of God as your head hits the pillow. *We get it—life is busy. Schedule reading reminders so you never forget to set aside time for biblical reflection. *Daily audio reading of the devotional so you can listen on the go. *20+ different languages so you can read or listen to the Bible in your first language. An in-app Bible so you can go directly to the source of truth. *Was there a passage or story from Scripture that stood out in the daily devotion that you’d like to dig into? Bounce back-and-forth between the devotional and Bible without leaving the app. *Choose your favorite Bible translation! We offer Scripture in 20+ languages and multiple Bible translations like the NIV, KJV, ESV, and NLT. *Looking for an easier way to read the Bible in a year? We’ve put the “Bible in a Year” plan included in the Our Daily Bread devotional right on the app homepage! Reading plans that connect God’s Word to all areas of life. *Customize your devotional experience by choosing the topics and Bible reading plans that speak to important holidays, faith topics, and seasons of life. *Find plans inspired by your favorite Our Daily Bread Ministries content: My Utmost for His Highest devotions, Holy Land tours with Jack Beck, Our Daily Bread Publishing book excerpts, and more! *Sometimes we need more than just words for a story to come alive. That’s why we’ve also included interactive multimedia elements such as short videos and audio clips within some of our reading plans! *Most reading plans include 1-day to 10-day formats. Download the Our Daily Bread App today to join us in committing ourselves to Scripture and Bible engagement for life.

About

Open Bible

Access the complete Open Translation Bible (OTB) with a modern and clean interface. This resource offers a copyright-free version of the Bible, first released in July 2025.

Highlights
  • Complete Open Translation Bible (OTB)
  • Modern reading experience
  • Clean interface
  • Copyright-free content
  • Available for iPhone
Features
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Open Bible brings you a modern, clean reading experience with the complete Open Translation Bible (OTB) - the first Bible released in July 2025 without copyright restrictions.

Screenshots

Our Daily Bread4 screens
Open Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Our Daily Bread at 3.9 against Open Bible's 3.0. Our Daily Bread also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Our Daily Bread holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Our Daily Bread has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, Open Bible every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Our Daily Bread versus Open Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOur Daily BreadOpen Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRBC MinistriesCONRAD FRANCIS BATE

Customer experience

Our Daily Bread

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative20.1%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral19.2%
Negative32.2%

Open Bible

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Our Daily Bread

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashing on launch after updates
  • Bible verse links not working correctly
  • Journal entries not saving properly
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices
  • Unexpected app log-outs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to highlight and annotate Bible verses
  • Improved syncing across devices
  • More Bible translation options
  • Customizable font and text size
  • Night mode or dark theme

Open Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Our Daily Bread

No in-app purchases

None

Open Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Our Daily Bread free?
Our Daily Bread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Bible free?
Open Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Our Daily Bread or Open Bible?
Our Daily Bread is rated higher. Our Daily Bread averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Open Bible averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Our Daily Bread or Open Bible have ads?
Neither Our Daily Bread nor Open Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Our Daily Bread or Open Bible?
Our Daily Bread ships an update monthly, and Open Bible every 5 months. Most recently, Our Daily Bread was updated on October 29, 2026 and Open Bible on October 24, 2026.

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