# Bible Reader vs 聖經|Holy Bible

The clearest difference is ads: Bible Reader at none against 聖經|Holy Bible's shown. Bible Reader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 聖經|Holy Bible's advantage is ratings volume (424 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bible Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 聖經|Holy Bible has 424 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, 聖經|Holy Bible every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reader | 聖經|Holy Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reader/id537474288/reviews)** | [4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible/id1362052637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 104 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fojc.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/537474311) | [Huaping Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639123510) |

## 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


### 聖經|Holy Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible/id1362052637)

Access the complete Old and New Testaments in multiple English and Chinese translations. Features include quick scripture lookup and easy sharing of verses.

**Highlights:** Old and New Testaments, Chinese Union Version, King James Version (KJV), Basic English Version (BBE), Audio versions, Quick scripture lookup, Verse sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reader free?

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

### Is 聖經|Holy Bible free?

聖經|Holy Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Reader or 聖經|Holy Bible?

Bible Reader is rated higher. Bible Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while 聖經|Holy Bible averages 4.5 from 424 ratings.

### Do Bible Reader or 聖經|Holy Bible have ads?

聖經|Holy Bible shows ads; Bible Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Reader or 聖經|Holy Bible?

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, and 聖經|Holy Bible every 4 months. Most recently, Bible Reader was updated on October 21, 2026 and 聖經|Holy Bible on October 22, 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.*