Comparison

Bible Gateway vs Civic Bubble™

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

Civic Bubble™

This app consolidates Georgia-specific government information, including districts, elections, and public official profiles. It helps users stay informed about local and state politics by organizing data from official public sources into a personalized feed.

Highlights
  • View federal, state, and local districts
  • Track election contests and candidates
  • Explore public office profiles
  • Follow Georgia legislation
  • Access local government news
  • Differentiate profile types
Features
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Civic Bubble™ brings together Georgia districts, elections, and profiles for public officials, civic groups, and organizations—all in one organized place. Civic Bubble™ is an independent, non-partisan platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any federal, state, or local government entity. The app organizes publicly available government information into a personalized experience based on your districts, helping you stay informed without searching across multiple websites. What You Can Do See Your Districts - View your federal, state, judicial, city, and school board districts in one place. Track Elections - Explore upcoming election contests, candidate information, and election results sourced from official public filings provided by the Georgia Secretary of State, the Georgia Ethics Commission, and the Federal Election Commission. Explore Public Office Profiles - Access publicly available information about elected officials, candidates, civic groups, and organizations. Follow Georgia Legislation - Track bills introduced in the Georgia General Assembly using official legislative data. Get Local News & Updates - See public news and updates from Georgia government offices collected into one feed. Each news item includes a citation linking to the original source. Profile Transparency - Profiles within Civic Bubble™ are clearly labeled as either: 1. System-Generated - Automatically compiled from publicly available government records and other public sources. 2. Account-Managed - Maintained by the listed official, campaign, or organization through an external web-based content management system. Account-managed profiles may include news, events, polls, and other public updates provided directly by the account holder. Account-managed status reflects profile control only and does not imply government endorsement. Campaign Pages - Campaigns may create and maintain pages that are linked to a candidate's profile, allowing voters to view publicly available election information alongside campaign-provided content in one organized interface. Data Sources: Information is compiled from publicly available official sources, including: Georgia Secretary of State (https://sos.ga.gov/) Georgia Ethics Commission (https://ethics.ga.gov/) Georgia General Assembly (https://www.legis.ga.gov/) Federal Election Commission (https://www.fec.gov/) Official Georgia county and municipal government websites (examples: https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/, https://www.mariettaga.gov/) Civic Bubble™ does not provide government services, process applications, or conduct official transactions. While reasonable efforts are made to present current information, accuracy depends on the underlying public sources and is not guaranteed.

Screenshots

Bible Gateway4 screens
Civic Bubble™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Civic Bubble™ at 5.0 against Bible Gateway's 3.7. Civic Bubble™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Bible Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 8) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Civic Bubble™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Civic Bubble™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Gateway has 10K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, Civic Bubble™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bible Gateway versus Civic Bubble™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible GatewayCivic Bubble™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.Christy Zeigler

Customer experience

Bible Gateway

All ratings10,119 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative69.1%

Civic Bubble™

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Civic Bubble™

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

Civic Bubble™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Gateway free?
Bible Gateway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Civic Bubble™ free?
Civic Bubble™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Gateway or Civic Bubble™?
Civic Bubble™ is rated higher. Bible Gateway averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Civic Bubble™ averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Bible Gateway or Civic Bubble™ have ads?
Bible Gateway shows ads; Civic Bubble™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Gateway or Civic Bubble™?
Bible Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, and Civic Bubble™ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bible Gateway was updated on November 7, 2026 and Civic Bubble™ on November 5, 2026.

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