# First Principles vs First Principles

The clearest difference is rating: First Principles at 5.0 against First Principles's 4.3. First Principles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). First Principles's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Principles sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. First Principles asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Principles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Principles has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of First Principles's written reviews are positive against 100% of First Principles's.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Principles | First Principles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-principles/id510482419/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-principles-usd21/id6755126580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CheapBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/510482422) | [The International Christian Church Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830489710) |

## What reviewers say

### First Principles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-principles/id510482419)

Access your favorite scripture study series offline and share verses easily. Expand references with a tap, copy text for sharing, and adjust text size for comfortable reading. Report errors or suggest improvements directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Offline scripture access, Expand scripture references, Copy and paste scripture text, Adjustable text size, In-app feedback

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knowing God Study Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Principles, 1993 Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boston Church of Christ Study Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hampton Roads Bible Study Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Foundations of the Faith | $0.99 | one-time |
| Foundations of Faith | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ Bible Studies Quick Reference Guide | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great resource for bible studies
- 👍 Convenient access to studies
- 👍 Helpful for personal study and teaching
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Scriptures inline with studies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has only one study (1993)
- 🐛 Font is wonky
- 🐛 Unable to see studies in list view
- 🐛 App not maintained (4 years since last update)
- 🐛 iOS versions may not be compatible

**Reported bugs**

- Studies not visible in list view
- Latest update broke study visibility
- Blank screen when opening studies
- App crashes frequently
- Font is wonky

**Requested features**

- Print options for studies
- Ability to see additional books
- More studies available
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### First Principles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-principles-usd21/id6755126580)

This app offers guided Bible studies designed to deepen faith and understanding of discipleship. It helps users build core convictions for informed decisions about their spiritual journey, including baptism.

**Highlights:** Guided Bible studies, Discipleship training, Faith conviction building, Informed decision making, Baptism preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Principles free?

First Principles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First Principles free?

First Principles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Principles or First Principles?

First Principles is rated higher. First Principles averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while First Principles averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do First Principles or First Principles have ads?

Neither First Principles nor First Principles shows ads.

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