# Bible Reading Plan vs Sola

Bible Reading Plan and Sola both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sola's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bible Reading Plan's. Bible Reading Plan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Reading Plan sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and Sola sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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 4.8 for Sola. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bible Reading Plan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sola's.

Bible Reading Plan ships an update every 3 weeks, Sola fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reading Plan | Sola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447/reviews)** | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sola-bible-reading-plans/id1487787716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% 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 |
| Size | 28 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Good Book Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482034590) | [Samuel Jusaitis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487787715) |

## 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


### Sola

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sola-bible-reading-plans/id1487787716)

Engage deeply with the Bible through custom reading plans, collaborative reading experiences, and integrated historical context. Explore biblical locations with maps and understand the flow of events with timelines. Access supplementary videos to enhance your study.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading plans, Collaborative reading with friends, Interactive biblical maps, Historical timelines, Related video content, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.49 | per month |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Super Host | $2.99 | per month |
| Super Host | $5.99 | per month |
| Super Host | $12.99 | per month |
| Super Host | $19.99 | per year |
| Supporter features | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supporter features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reading Plan free?

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

### Is Sola free?

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

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

Bible Reading Plan is rated higher. Bible Reading Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Sola averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

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

Neither Bible Reading Plan nor Sola shows ads.

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

Bible Reading Plan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sola fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Reading Plan was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sola on October 27, 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.*