# Bible Gateway vs Civic Bubble™

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Gateway | Civic Bubble™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-gateway/id506512797/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civic-bubble/id6756502821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Christy Zeigler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860968812) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Gateway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-gateway/id506512797)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Reference, #108 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Gateway Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Gateway Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $58.99 | per year |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Bible Gateway Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🔍 Wide range of translations and languages
- 🎧 Useful audio Bible feature
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible resources
- 🗓️ Helpful reading plans and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💤 Audio playback issues and resets
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality
- 📝 Limited note-taking and highlighting options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civic-bubble/id6756502821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*