# PARALLEL PLUS Bible vs Deaf Bible

PARALLEL PLUS Bible and Deaf Bible both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of PARALLEL PLUS Bible's written reviews are positive against 78% of Deaf Bible's. PARALLEL PLUS Bible also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.8K). 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 Deaf Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PARALLEL PLUS Bible has 15K 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 78% of Deaf Bible's.

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, Deaf Bible every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PARALLEL PLUS Bible | Deaf Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-plus-bible-study-app/id528246186/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-bible/id567788508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **97.8% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 381 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scripture Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/528246249) | [Deaf Bible Society, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131699058) |

## 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


### Deaf Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-bible/id567788508)

Access the Bible in various sign language translations through an interactive video interface. This app provides a complete Bible experience in native sign language, making scripture accessible and shareable for the Deaf community.

**Highlights:** Sign language Bible translations, Interactive video interface, Skilled signers in sharp video, Accessible to the Deaf, New translations added frequently

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for Deaf community
- 🚀 High-quality ASL translations
- 💡 Adjustable video speed
- 👍 Helpful for learning ASL
- 👍 Great resource for Bible study groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🌍 Lack of support for other sign languages (BSL, Auslan, etc.)
- 🔍 Missing some books of the Bible
- 💡 Need for subtitles or text captions

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent screen orientation behavior on iPad
- Reported issues with the app's dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more sign languages
- Implement verse-by-verse navigation
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Provide the ability to share verse videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PARALLEL PLUS Bible free?

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

### Is Deaf Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Deaf Bible?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible is rated higher. PARALLEL PLUS Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Deaf Bible averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Deaf Bible have ads?

Neither PARALLEL PLUS Bible nor Deaf Bible shows ads.

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

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, and Deaf Bible every 2 weeks. Most recently, PARALLEL PLUS Bible was updated on October 14, 2026 and Deaf Bible on October 14, 2026.

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