# The Bible Memory App vs The MacArthur Study Bible

The Bible Memory App and The MacArthur Study Bible both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of The Bible Memory App's written reviews are positive against 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's. The Bible Memory App also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Bible Memory App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Bible Memory App against 4.9 for The MacArthur Study Bible. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of The Bible Memory App's written reviews are positive against 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bible Memory App | The MacArthur Study Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #209 |
| Size | 103 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Millennial Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/817220893) | [Grace to You](https://appshunter.io/developer/992237915) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bible Memory App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Reference, #155 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive system for memorizing, organizing, and reviewing Bible verses. It utilizes various cognitive techniques and allows for customizable review schedules. The app also integrates with a Bible reader for a complete study experience.

**Highlights:** Active memorization techniques (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), Customizable verse organization and collections, Spaced repetition review system, Cross-device synchronization, Integrated Bible reader (in-app purchase), Verse import from multiple translations

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Memory PRO Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bible Intelligence Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory PRO +Intelligence | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Bible Memory Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Intelligence Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Bible Memory Bible - ESV® | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - NASB® | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - ESV® | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - NIV® | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NASB | $15.99 | one-time |
| Memory Bible - ESV® + PRO | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + ESV | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NIV | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NKJV | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memorization tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Flexible review scheduling
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🚀 Efficient typing/first-letter mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Syncing/account issues
- 🔒 Concerns about cost of upgrades
- 👎 Limited Bible version options
- 👎 Frustration with strict accuracy requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Verse progress/history data loss
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior with dark mode

**Requested features**

- Customizable review schedules
- Verse reference testing mode
- Support for more Bible translations
- Ability to delete verses in bulk
- Audio playback/listening feature


### The MacArthur Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of biblical resources, including multiple scripture translations and over 3,000 sermons. Enhance your understanding with study notes, articles, and daily devotionals. Synchronize your personal data across devices for a seamless study experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NAS, KJV), Extensive sermon archive, Highlighting and note-taking, Daily Bible reading plan, Study guides and articles, Cross-device data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| John MacArthur’s Study Bible Notes | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent study resource
- 📚 Helpful commentary and notes
- 🔍 Useful cross-references
- 🎧 Convenient audio Bible
- 🕰️ Daily devotionals and sermons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔀 Jumping to wrong chapters/verses
- 💤 Slow performance and unresponsiveness
- 🔍 Highlighting issues (can only highlight one verse at a time)
- 🔗 Broken links and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Inability to access saved notes and highlights
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Devotionals not updating regularly

**Requested features**

- Support for more Bible translations (e.g. NIV, NLT)
- Improved highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Seamless syncing across devices
- Customizable font and theme options
- Better integration with other Bible study tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bible Memory App free?

The Bible Memory App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?

The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Bible Memory App or The MacArthur Study Bible?

The MacArthur Study Bible is rated higher. The Bible Memory App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do The Bible Memory App or The MacArthur Study Bible have ads?

Neither The Bible Memory App nor The MacArthur Study Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bible Memory App or The MacArthur Study Bible?

The Bible Memory App ships an update monthly, and The MacArthur Study Bible monthly. Most recently, The Bible Memory App was updated on October 27, 2026 and The MacArthur Study Bible on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Bible Memory App or The MacArthur Study Bible?

The Bible Memory App currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and The MacArthur Study Bible at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*