# PARALLEL PLUS Bible vs Bible Word Study

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PARALLEL PLUS Bible at none against Bible Word Study's 16. PARALLEL PLUS Bible also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 65%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2K). Bible Word Study's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#30 vs #189). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Word Study sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Bible Word Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PARALLEL PLUS Bible has 14K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 65% of Bible Word Study's.

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, Bible Word Study weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PARALLEL PLUS Bible | Bible Word Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-plus-bible-study-app/id528246186/reviews)** | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **98.1% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#30** |
| Size | 381 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scripture Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/528246249) | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) |

## What reviewers say

### PARALLEL PLUS Bible

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Bible Word Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Book, #46 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew meanings of biblical words through interactive cards and AI-powered study tools. Read scripture with multiple translations, highlight verses, and save your favorite passages. Unlock deeper understanding of God's Word.

**Highlights:** Daily word study cards, Original Greek/Hebrew meanings, Search biblical terms, Multiple Bible translations, Verse highlighting and notes, AI-powered study tools, Save favorite words/verses

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleWordStudy-Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| BibleWordStudy-Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study- Quarterly Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $24.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $49.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $99.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-LifetimePremium | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PARALLEL PLUS Bible free?

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

### Is Bible Word Study free?

Bible Word Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Bible Word Study?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible is rated higher. PARALLEL PLUS Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Bible Word Study averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Bible Word Study have ads?

Neither PARALLEL PLUS Bible nor Bible Word Study shows ads.

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

PARALLEL PLUS Bible ships an update monthly, and Bible Word Study weekly. Most recently, PARALLEL PLUS Bible was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bible Word Study on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PARALLEL PLUS Bible or Bible Word Study?

PARALLEL PLUS Bible currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Bible Word Study at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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