# Bible Reader vs King James Bible with Audio

The clearest difference is ads: Bible Reader at none against King James Bible with Audio's shown. Bible Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). King James Bible with Audio's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 7) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

King James Bible with Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King James Bible with Audio has 33K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, King James Bible with Audio every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Reader | King James Bible with Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-reader/id537474288/reviews) | **[4.9 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-james-bible-with-audio/id975549897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 104 MB | 16 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) | [Oleg Shukalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/947049002) |

## 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


### King James Bible with Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-james-bible-with-audio/id975549897)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access the complete King James Version of the Holy Bible, featuring both the Old and New Testaments. This version highlights Jesus' spoken words in red for easy identification and offers a comprehensive list of all biblical chapters.

**Highlights:** King James Version (KJV), Old and New Testaments, Red letters for Jesus' words, Complete chapter list, Audio functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient to have the Bible on the go
- 💡 Helpful features like highlighting, bookmarking, and audio playback
- 🙏 Allows users to stay connected to God's word
- 🔍 Useful search and lookup capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with notes and highlights not saving
- 🔊 Poor audio quality and robotic-sounding narration
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases can be distracting
- 🔍 Navigation and finding specific content could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Notes and highlights disappearing
- Audio constantly cutting out
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add dictionary or word definitions
- Improve audio quality and narration
- Provide better organization and navigation
- Allow more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Reader free?

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

### Is King James Bible with Audio free?

King James Bible with Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Reader or King James Bible with Audio?

King James Bible with Audio is rated higher. Bible Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while King James Bible with Audio averages 4.9 from 33K ratings.

### Do Bible Reader or King James Bible with Audio have ads?

King James Bible with Audio shows ads; Bible Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Reader or King James Bible with Audio?

Bible Reader ships an update every 8 months, and King James Bible with Audio every 6 months. Most recently, Bible Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and King James Bible with Audio on November 7, 2026.

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