Comparison

Handy Bible vs Bible ··

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

Head to head
About

Handy Bible

This app provides a fast and convenient way to read and study the Bible. It offers advanced search capabilities, rich text note-taking, and multiple Bible versions, all accessible offline. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Fast Bible search engine
  • Rich text note editing
  • Multiple Bible versions
  • Customizable text and background
  • Verse history and bookmarks
Features
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The Handy Bible gives you a Bible that is extremely useful in every aspect- it not only provides an easy and fast way(one of the fastest bible lookup/search apps - compared to other top selling apps) to read the Bible, but it also has various helpful features that allows for more convenient bible studies. Features: -------------------------------------- * Universal app (if you buy the app, you can install it for both the iPhone and the iPad); it also supports both the portrait and the landscape mode; no internet connection needed * Support iOS built-in Text-to-Speech feature, no need to download huge audio recording data(optional In-App purchase) * One of the fastest bible search engines, as it uses a powerful SQL database engine that allows you to lookup or load any bible verse almost instantly; also features an “instant search” setting that automatically starts searching even as you type * Ability to add/edit personal notes for every single verse (will show a NOTE icon next to that verse). This personal NOTE window is depicted as a floating, half-transparent, and movable window; this allows you to keep the window open as you read the Bible * One of the best rich text note editing: supports "rich text editing" including "Bold", "Italic", "Underline", "Strike Through", "Font color/highlight/size", "Ordered or unordered list", etc. Video demo: http://facebook.com/handybible * Includes ASV, BBE, DARBY, ISV, KJV, NHEB, WEB, YLT free domain bible text. Unlike other apps, need to go through several steps, with one single touch you can easily switch to the different Bible versions on the top navigation bar. * Uses a rolling wheel-Picker to quickly and easily pick or lookup various books, chapters, or verses; it can also let you type the first letter of a book, which then helps you instantly select that particular book * Powerful and rich search features: search for any text inside the Bible or any text in your own personal notes; it can also filter OT and NT books. Can also use "AND" or "OR" (words separated by space, or use begin-end double quotes to search as a whole phrase) to narrow down the search. * Unlike other apps, can only show search result page by page, Search Result will be presented with all scriptures found in order by a Book with Book Index for easy access and the frequency of that serach strings within each Book. * Easy navigation to the next or previous verse/chapter/book via a group of cursor buttons on the lower-right corner * The text of each bible verse or personal note can be copied or emailed to others * Will automatically store any verse you search or lookup as “History”. You can also add personal bookmarks. * Features customizable settings that allows you to change the primary Bible text, the Bible text font type/color/size, and the background image (can choose from built-in patterns or you can choose to add an image from your own iPhone Photo Albums library) * Tools-Store - Purchase Copyrighted Contents: can purchase authorized copyright contents like ESV, Message, NASB, NET, NKJV bible * The Chinese version is also available for purchase * Can purchase"Pro version" separately-"Handy Bible Pro" will include features like the Dictionary/Strong Number concordance search, KJV with Strong Number, Bible text parallel comparison, and Bible Commentary(MHCC, CLARKE, JFB) lookup. * Useful Tips/FAQ: http://vincentchiu.com/iphone_apps * Latest info: http://facebook.com/handybible

About

Bible ··

Access the world's most popular book with multiple translations and an easy-to-use interface. Enjoy daily verses, listen to audio versions, and share your favorite passages. Customize your reading experience with day/night modes and highlighting.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Daily Bible verses
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Verse bookmarking
  • Verse highlighting
  • Day and night reading modes
  • Social media sharing
Features
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The Holy Bible or Bible app is the number one book in the world for your mobile phone. This Bible has several many Bible translations and it is easy to use. Features of the Holy Bible and Bible app - Daily Bible verses - Afternoon Bible verses - Audio Bible - Share Bible with Facebook and social media - Bookmark your favorite Bible verses - Highlight individual Bible verses - Day and night Bible reading mode - Share Bible and Bible verses on image

Screenshots

Handy Bible4 screens
Bible ··4 screens

Verdict

The call

Handy Bible and Bible ·· both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Handy Bible's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bible ··'s. Handy Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bible ··'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handy Bible sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bible ·· asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Handy Bible against 4.7 for Bible ··. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 309 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Handy Bible's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bible ··'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy Bible ships an update every 4 months, Bible ·· every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Handy Bible versus Bible ··: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy BibleBible ··
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (281 ratings) — better4.7 (309 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings281309 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent ChiuWatchdis Group B.V

Customer experience

Handy Bible

All ratings280 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bible ··

All ratings285 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Handy Bible

One-time11
  • NET Bible$0.99
  • Bible Note can add Audio Recording/Playing$0.99
  • Add Text-To-Speech$1.99
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  • Prayer Requests$1.99
  • The Message Bible$4.99
  • ESV Bible$4.99
  • NASB Bible$5.99
  • NKJV Bible$7.99
  • Donate-support our ministry$9.99
  • Donate-support our ministry$24.99
  • Donate-support our ministry$49.99
None

Bible ··

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handy Bible free?
Handy Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible ·· free?
Bible ·· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handy Bible or Bible ··?
Handy Bible is rated higher. Handy Bible averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Bible ·· averages 4.7 from 309 ratings.
Do Handy Bible or Bible ·· have ads?
Bible ·· shows ads; Handy Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, Handy Bible or Bible ··?
Handy Bible ships an update every 4 months, and Bible ·· every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handy Bible was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bible ·· on October 26, 2026.

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