# PARALLEL PLUS Bible vs Read Scripture

The clearest difference is chart position: PARALLEL PLUS Bible at #206 against Read Scripture's unranked. PARALLEL PLUS Bible also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1.8K) and review sentiment (98% vs 87%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PARALLEL PLUS Bible against 4.8 for Read Scripture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PARALLEL PLUS Bible has 14K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of PARALLEL PLUS Bible's written reviews are positive against 87% of Read Scripture's.

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, Read Scripture every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PARALLEL PLUS Bible | Read Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-plus-bible-study-app/id528246186/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **98.1% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 381 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scripture Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/528246249) | [Crazy Love Ministries](https://appshunter.io/developer/945236274) |

## What reviewers say

### PARALLEL PLUS Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-plus-bible-study-app/id528246186)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Explore biblical texts with multiple translations side-by-side. Deepen your understanding with integrated Greek and Hebrew word studies, grammatical analysis, and translation tips. Search for verses using keywords across all versions.

**Highlights:** Parallel Bible versions (up to 8 columns), Greek and Hebrew word studies, Lexical entries and word families, Verse-by-verse exegetical helps, Search for verses by keywords, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and powerful
- 🚀 Excellent way to see what gets added/deleted from KJV
- 👍 Well done
- 👍 This Bible App Exceeded My Expectations
- 👍 Wonderful and easy-to-use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrated with issues when trying to change Bible versions

**Reported bugs**

- Tried to change from NASB20 to NASB 95 and everything has gone haywire

**Requested features**

- Add the Passion translation as another choice
- Allow highlighting individual words or sections of verses
- Change the font color to black for better readability


### Read Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-scripture/id1067865974)

This app guides users through a year-long Bible reading plan, enhanced by explanatory videos. It aims to help individuals discover the truth and beauty of God's Word through a curated experience.

**Highlights:** Year-long Bible reading plan, Creative explanatory videos, Book of the Bible explanations, Gospel theological themes, Tips for Bible reading, Community or solo experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful videos provide context and overview of each book
- 👍 Organized reading plan with Psalms
- 🚀 Streamlined and intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing design and animations
- 💡 Ability to set your own start date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress and reading position sometimes gets reset after updates
- 🔋 Videos can't be downloaded for offline viewing
- 🔍 Lack of verse numbers makes it harder to reference specific passages
- 🔍 Limited translation options (only ESV)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos sometimes fail to load or play
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Reading position not always saved correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to highlight, take notes, and bookmark passages
- Incorporate audio narration of the Bible text
- Provide a dark mode option for easier reading
- Allow syncing of reading progress across devices
- Integrate more Bible Project theme videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PARALLEL PLUS Bible free?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Read Scripture free?

Read Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Read Scripture?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible is rated higher. PARALLEL PLUS Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Read Scripture averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Read Scripture have ads?

Neither PARALLEL PLUS Bible nor Read Scripture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Read Scripture?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, and Read Scripture every 5 weeks. Most recently, PARALLEL PLUS Bible was updated on September 24, 2026 and Read Scripture on September 17, 2026.

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