Comparison

Bible Gateway vs TruthSeeker

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

Head to head
About

Bible Gateway

Access over 200 Bible translations and audio Bibles in multiple languages. This app allows you to highlight verses, take notes, and sync your progress across devices. An optional subscription unlocks advanced study tools and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ Bible translations
  • 30+ Audio Bibles
  • Keyword and verse search
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Reading plans and progress tracking
  • Side-by-side Bible view
  • Verse of the Day
Features
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Completely rebuilt for Spring 2026 with an all-new design, focused on getting you into Scripture without friction. This is Bible Gateway at its best. Read, listen, and study the Bible anywhere with the Bible Gateway App. Trusted by millions for over 30 years, Bible Gateway helps you read and understand God’s Word with 200+ Bible translations and audio Bibles in 15+ languages—all free to use. Create a free account to highlight verses, write notes, react with emojis, and sync automatically across devices. Want to go deeper? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus and get an ad-free experience with access to 60+ trusted study tools, including commentaries, study Bibles, and more—aligned with every verse. Top Features: • 200+ Bible translations, including NIV, KJV, ESV, NKJV, NASB, AMP, and MSG • 30+ Audio Bibles in English, Spanish, Chinese, and more • Search the Bible by keyword, verse, or topic instantly • Highlight, take notes, respond to your favorite verses with emojis and sync across devices with your free account • Follow reading plans and track your progress • View two Bible versions side by side on iPad • Switch to dark mode for comfortable reading at night • Read the Verse of the Day in your preferred translation • Share verses easily with friends and family Want to go deeper? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus. Go ad-free and access insights from over 60 trusted Bible study resources—aligned with every verse you read. • 30+ study Bibles such as The NIV Application Bible, The NIV Study Bible, NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, and CSB Tony Evans Study Bible • Commentaries including Believer’s Bible Commentary, Abridged Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Thru the Bible (J. Vernon McGee), and select volumes from the NIV Application Commentary • Dictionaries and word studies like Mounce’s Expository Dictionary, Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary, and The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary Whether you’re beginning your Bible study journey or exploring Scripture in depth, Bible Gateway Plus gives you powerful tools to grow—wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TruthSeeker

Features
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TruthSeeker aims to help you with your research by providing answers to questions that you might be seeking from dense scientific literature while also providing a summary.

Screenshots

Bible Gateway4 screens
TruthSeeker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruthSeeker at none against Bible Gateway's 9. TruthSeeker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Bible Gateway's advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price 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. Bible Gateway sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TruthSeeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bible Gateway versus TruthSeeker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible GatewayTruthSeeker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Coding Minds, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Bible Gateway

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verses not displaying correctly
  • Inability to navigate to specific chapters/verses
  • Saved notes and highlights not persisting
  • Audio playback issues and resets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline Bible downloads
  • More translation options (e.g., NRSV, Good News)
  • Improved note-taking and highlighting capabilities
  • Customizable font and layout options
  • Seamless syncing across devices

TruthSeeker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bible Gateway

Subscriptions5
  • Bible Gateway Plus Monthly7 Days trial3 variants$6.991 Month
  • Bible Gateway Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly$58.991 Year
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  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly7 Days trial3 variants$69.991 Year
  • Bible Gateway Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
None

TruthSeeker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Gateway free?
Bible Gateway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruthSeeker free?
TruthSeeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bible Gateway or TruthSeeker have ads?
Bible Gateway shows ads; TruthSeeker does not.

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