# PARALLEL PLUS Bible vs Easy

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.

Both are free to download. Easy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PARALLEL PLUS Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, Easy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PARALLEL PLUS Bible | Easy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-plus-bible-study-app/id528246186/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-holy-bible-erv/id1518758436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | **97.7% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 381 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scripture Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/528246249) | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) |

## What reviewers say

### PARALLEL PLUS Bible

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

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


### Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-holy-bible-erv/id1518758436)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - Three Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| Three Months  Subscription | $7.99 | one-time |
| One Year Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years  Subscription | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 12, 2026 and Easy on November 11, 2026.

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