Comparison

Bible Reader vs 聖經

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bible Reader

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
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Traditional/Simplified Chinese/English Bible Reader (Faith Version) Cross References, Ease to Use, Built-in Fast Search Engine, Search speed is 10x to 1000x faster than iBook (e.g. searching "Jesus wept" could take 2 minutes 10 sec in iBook but it only takes 0.1 sec in Bible Reader.)

About

聖經

This app offers a focused and enjoyable Bible reading experience with clear scripture layout and interface. It includes progress tracking, verse marking, and iCloud synchronization for a seamless journey through God's word.

Highlights
  • Focused scripture layout
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Verse bookmarking
  • Copy and share verses
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Multiple Bible versions
Features
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多多讀聖經讓您專心讀經、樂在其中,享受神的話語。 --聖經版本-- 和合本(神版/上帝版) --操作方式簡介-- 1. 左右滑動翻頁 2. 點兩下經節,即可標記成喜愛經節 3. 按住經節能打開拷貝、分享經文的動作 --特色-- 1. 簡潔有力的經文排版與介面,讓您能夠專心在讀經 2. 和合本經文來源為維基文庫,經過仔細校對,正確度高 3. 輕鬆翻開目錄 4. 讀經進度圖表,讓您用最輕鬆、無壓力的方式讀完整本聖經 6. 紀錄所翻閱經節 7. iCloud 同步您的讀經進度、書籤 8. 連點兩下經文就能把經節加到書籤 9. 按住經文即可選取多節經節,方便拷貝或分享 10. 輕鬆切換神版/上帝版、現代用字與標點符號

Screenshots

Bible Reader2 screens
聖經4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Reader at 5.0 against 聖經's 4.0. Bible Reader also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 聖經's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Reader has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, 聖經 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bible Reader versus 聖經: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Reader聖經
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfojc.netYi-Shan Huang

Customer experience

Bible Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

聖經

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bible Reader

No in-app purchases

None

聖經

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Reader free?
Bible Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 聖經 free?
聖經 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Reader or 聖經?
Bible Reader is rated higher. Bible Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 聖經 averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bible Reader or 聖經 have ads?
Neither Bible Reader nor 聖經 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Reader or 聖經?
Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, and 聖經 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bible Reader was updated on September 17, 2026 and 聖經 on September 21, 2026.

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