# Bible Reader vs A Faithful Version Bible

The clearest difference is ratings volume: A Faithful Version Bible at 35 against Bible Reader's 6. A Faithful Version Bible also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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 — 5.0 for Bible Reader against 4.9 for A Faithful Version Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Faithful Version Bible has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, A Faithful Version Bible every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reader | A Faithful Version Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reader/id537474288/reviews)** | [4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-faithful-version-bible/id1074046513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 104 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fojc.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/537474311) | [CHRISTIAN BIBLICAL CHURCH OF GOD, THE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074046512) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reader/id537474288)

Access and search various Bible translations in Chinese and English with lightning-fast speed. Features cross-references and an intuitive interface for easy navigation.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Traditional/Simplified Chinese support, English language support, Cross-references, Fast built-in search engine, Ease of use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Faithful Version Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-faithful-version-bible/id1074046513)

This app provides a Bible translation focused on conveying the meaning of the original Hebrew and Greek texts clearly and accurately. It aims to be an honest and faithful rendering of scripture for users.

**Highlights:** Accurate translation of original texts, Clear meaning conveyance, Honest rendering of scripture, Available on iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reader free?

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

### Is A Faithful Version Bible free?

A Faithful Version Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Reader or A Faithful Version Bible?

Bible Reader is rated higher. Bible Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while A Faithful Version Bible averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Bible Reader or A Faithful Version Bible have ads?

Neither Bible Reader nor A Faithful Version Bible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Reader or A Faithful Version Bible?

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, and A Faithful Version Bible every 5 months. Most recently, Bible Reader was updated on June 1, 2026 and A Faithful Version Bible on July 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*