# Bible Reading Plan vs Selected Bible Readings

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Selected Bible Readings at none against Bible Reading Plan's 37. Selected Bible Readings also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Bible Reading Plan's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Reading Plan sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Selected Bible Readings asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible Reading Plan against 5.0 for Selected Bible Readings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Reading Plan has 22 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Selected Bible Readings's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reading Plan | Selected Bible Readings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reading-plan-explore/id482034447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selected-bible-readings/id6479728886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Good Book Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482034590) | [Bryan Rolandsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367918760) |

## 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


### Selected Bible Readings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selected-bible-readings/id6479728886)

Listen to selected Bible verses read aloud from the King James version. Includes readings from Psalms and Proverbs.

**Highlights:** Audio Bible readings, King James version, Psalms readings, Proverbs readings, Selected verses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reading Plan free?

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

### Is Selected Bible Readings free?

Selected Bible Readings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Reading Plan or Selected Bible Readings?

Selected Bible Readings is rated higher. Bible Reading Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Selected Bible Readings averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bible Reading Plan or Selected Bible Readings have ads?

Neither Bible Reading Plan nor Selected Bible Readings shows ads.

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