# Bible Reading Plan vs Dwell

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dwell at 88K against Bible Reading Plan's 22. Dwell also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked). Bible Reading Plan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Reading Plan sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and Dwell sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible Reading Plan against 4.9 for Dwell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dwell has 88K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bible Reading Plan's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dwell's.

Bible Reading Plan ships an update every 3 weeks, Dwell fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reading Plan | Dwell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447/reviews)** | [4.9 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-audio-bible/id1343917374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 28 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Good Book Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482034590) | [Dwell App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343917373) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Reading Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447)

This app offers daily, in-depth devotions and Bible study guides designed to help users deepen their faith. It features interactive reading, trusted teachers, and various reading plans to suit different needs and schedules.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional content, Interactive Bible study structure, Trusted teacher insights, Multiple reading plans (full Bible, thematic), Side-by-side Bible text and notes, Dark Mode for reading comfort, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explore Ruth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explore April 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore August 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore September 2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Isaiah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Galatians | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore January 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Judges | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore James | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explore Romans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (February 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (September 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (June 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (March 2026) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (December 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (May 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (April 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore 1 Corinthians | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (March 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (February 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (January 2025) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (December 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (November 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (October 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (September 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (August 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore Psalms: Book 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (July 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore (June 2024) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explore Revelation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explore John | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and thought-provoking Bible studies
- 📚 Excellent content from reputable authors
- 🔍 Insightful commentary and questions
- 🌐 Easy access to Bible passages
- ⏱️ Concise and manageable daily devotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔗 Issues with Bible verse links not working
- 💰 Paywall for most content
- 🔀 Difficulty maintaining progress across devices
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (e.g., Bible translation)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Bible verse links not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save progress and resume studies
- Provide more free content or trial options
- Implement syncing across devices
- Include audio/narration for devotions
- Add more Bible translation options


### Dwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwell-audio-bible/id1343917374)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Reference, #68 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in Scripture with audio and reading features. Listen to the Bible with various voices and versions, read along synchronized with narration, or customize your reading experience. Build a habit with listening plans and share playlists with friends.

**Highlights:** Listen to the Bible with multiple voices and versions, Read along synchronized with audio narration, Customizable reading experience with themes and fonts, Sleep mode for listening to Scripture while falling asleep, Memorize Scripture with repeat and reflect features, Build a daily habit with listening plans and notifications, Create and share personalized Scripture playlists

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dwell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dwell Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dwell Family Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Dwell Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Dwell Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Dwell Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Dwell Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Dwell Lifetime | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful design
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🌳 Helps with spiritual growth
- 🕰️ Convenient for busy lifestyles
- 🔊 Variety of narrators and translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🐞 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback controls
- Syncing issues between devices
- Unreliable offline functionality

**Requested features**

- Offline listening mode
- Ability to create custom playlists
- More Bible translations and languages
- Integration with other Bible apps
- Sleep timer and alarm clock features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reading Plan free?

Bible Reading Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dwell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Reading Plan or Dwell?

Bible Reading Plan is rated higher. Bible Reading Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Dwell averages 4.9 from 88K ratings.

### Do Bible Reading Plan or Dwell have ads?

Neither Bible Reading Plan nor Dwell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Reading Plan or Dwell?

Bible Reading Plan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dwell fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Reading Plan was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dwell on October 25, 2026.

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