Comparison

PARALLEL PLUS Bible vs Easy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

PARALLEL PLUS Bible

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
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The PARALLEL PLUS® Bible-study app is for pastors, lay leaders, and others actively seeking a deeper understanding of the Scriptures. PARALLEL: up to 8 columns, 200+ versions. PLUS Greek and Hebrew word studies (verse lists, unabridged Thayer/BDB/Schleusner, word families). PLUS exegetic helps (parsings, translation tips). Free, install now. EXPERIENCE IT: As you read down the column in one version, when you encounter a verse you'd like to better understand, just move your eyes left-and-right to see how other versions express that verse in its context, and then continue reading the chapter. The idea is to introduce as little eye movement as possible, so you can get into the Scriptures and stay there for a while. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES: See Hebrew and Greek in parallel with other versions. Plus tap any word to lookup the corresponding Hebrew or Greek word and its occurrences. Plus tap any verse to lookup Hebrew or Greek details in a verse: phonetics, parsings, parts of speech, translation tips. GO DEEPER: Tap any word, then tap “word study” to see: verse lists, lexical entries, and word families. Tap any verse, then tap “verse study” to see verse-at-a-time helps: color-coded parts-of-speech, word forms, phonetics, syllables, and translation tips. It also helps you find familiar Bible verses, even when you only remember a few words; enter "God so loved" in the search box and see where that phrase occurs in every Bible version in your parallel Bible. PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC: This app automatically aligns verses—by verse content—and displays corresponding verse numbers when different. COMMENTARY FREE: The act of reading versions in parallel helps readers to understand more deeply. Even without commentary. We feel this is so important that we do not include commentary in our app. LANGUAGES: Biblical Hebrew and Greek plus English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and about 50 others. ABOUT: TheBible.org is a US charitable organization (official name: The Bible Works). Its mission is helping ministers make known Christ; in support of that mission, it develops apps to help people experience more effective Scripture reading. Peter Coad leads his small team in this work. The organization's content partners include Biblica (NIV), Crossway (ESV), Lockman (NASB), and Bible League International. Parallel Plus® is a registered trademark of TheBible.org ©2026 TheBible.org. All rights reserved.

About

Easy

Experience the Holy Scriptures in clear, simple English with this translation designed for easy understanding. Perfect for personal devotion, study, and group reading, it makes the message of faith accessible to everyone.

Highlights
  • Clear, simple English translation
  • Emphasizes understanding
  • Accessible for all ages
  • Ideal for personal devotion
  • Suitable for Bible study
  • Good for group reading
Features
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The Easy-To-Read Version (ERV) is designed to present Scripture in simple and clear language, making it accessible for readers of all levels. It helps break down complex passages into easily understandable content. Ideal for beginners and daily reading, the ERV Bible supports learning, reflection, and spiritual growth. It offers a smooth and engaging way to connect with God’s Word without losing its core meaning. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.

Screenshots

PARALLEL PLUS Bible4 screens
Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PARALLEL PLUS Bible at none against Easy's 6. PARALLEL PLUS Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 67%). Easy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. Easy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PARALLEL PLUS Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PARALLEL PLUS Bible against 4.8 for Easy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of PARALLEL PLUS Bible's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, Easy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PARALLEL PLUS Bible versus Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARALLEL PLUS BibleEasy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings) — better4.8 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews — better66.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better8.1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size381 MB295 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScripture NetworkRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA

Customer experience

PARALLEL PLUS Bible

All ratings14,947 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.6%

Easy

All ratings8,077 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

PARALLEL PLUS Bible

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frustrated with issues when trying to change Bible versions

Easy

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to read and understand
  • 🙏 Helps bring people closer to God
  • 💡 Customizable fonts and themes
  • 🚀 Offline access to the Bible

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💸 Paid subscription but still shows ads
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
  • 🔇 Lack of audio/narration functionality

Bugs and requests

PARALLEL PLUS Bible

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Tried to change from NASB20 to NASB 95 and everything has gone haywire

Requested features

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

Easy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes after updates
  • Verse narration not matching the text
  • Losing user progress and highlights
  • Ads still showing despite paid subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add audio Bible functionality
  • Improve navigation and organization
  • Provide more reading plan options
  • Fix progress/bookmark syncing issues

In-app purchases

None

PARALLEL PLUS Bible

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Easy

One-time6
  • Ads Free Version - Three Month$7.99
  • Three Months Subscription$7.99
  • One Year Subscription$24.99
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  • Ads Free Version - One Year$24.99
  • Two Years Subscription$34.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$49.99

Questions

Is PARALLEL PLUS Bible free?
PARALLEL PLUS Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy free?
Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Easy?
PARALLEL PLUS Bible is rated higher. PARALLEL PLUS Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Easy averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.
Do PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Easy have ads?
Easy shows ads; PARALLEL PLUS Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Easy?
PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, and Easy every 6 months. Most recently, PARALLEL PLUS Bible was updated on November 11, 2026 and Easy on November 7, 2026.

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