# Bible Gateway vs Revised Common Lectionary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Revised Common Lectionary at 100% against Bible Gateway's 18%. Revised Common Lectionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Bible Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 5) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, 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. Revised Common Lectionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Revised Common Lectionary 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Bible Gateway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Revised Common Lectionary's.

Bible Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, Revised Common Lectionary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Gateway | Revised Common Lectionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-gateway/id506512797/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revised-common-lectionary/id6787732765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444535393) | [Joseph Bibby](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787732767) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Gateway

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

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Reference, #100 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access over 200 Bible translations and audio Bibles in multiple languages for free. Enhance your reading with features like highlighting, note-taking, and verse syncing. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience and access to extensive study tools.

**Highlights:** 200+ Bible translations, Audio Bibles, Search by keyword, verse, or topic, Highlighting and note-taking, Cross-device syncing, Reading plans, 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


### Revised Common Lectionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revised-common-lectionary/id6787732765)

Access daily and weekly scripture readings from the church year, complete with multiple translations and customizable reading options. Enjoy offline access, multilingual support, and beautiful liturgical art. Designed for accessibility, it offers a seamless reading experience for all users.

**Highlights:** Daily/weekly scripture readings, Multiple Bible translations, Customizable text display, Read-aloud functionality, Offline access, Multilingual support, Liturgical calendar view

**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 Revised Common Lectionary free?

Revised Common Lectionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Gateway or Revised Common Lectionary?

Revised Common Lectionary is rated higher. Bible Gateway averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Revised Common Lectionary averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bible Gateway or Revised Common Lectionary have ads?

Bible Gateway shows ads; Revised Common Lectionary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Gateway or Revised Common Lectionary?

Bible Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, and Revised Common Lectionary every 4 days. Most recently, Bible Gateway was updated on October 17, 2026 and Revised Common Lectionary on October 9, 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.*