Comparison

Bible vs Iowa Code by PocketLaw

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

Head to head
About

Bible

Engage with scripture and deepen your faith through in-depth commentary and daily readings. This app offers tools for prayer, study, and personal reflection, supporting your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
  • Daily Mass Readings
  • Structured Reading Plans
  • Advanced Study Tools
  • Offline Access
  • Night Mode
Features
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The Catholic Study Bible App is your all-in-one resource for prayer, study, and Scripture engagement. With this update, you can now access the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments, known for its faithful, in-depth commentary by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. Top Features: – Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments (in-app purchase) – Study-rich content with verse-by-verse explanation – Daily Mass Readings – Stay in step with the Church year – Reading Plans – Choose a structured plan or create your own – Advanced Study Tools – Highlight, bookmark, take notes, and search with ease – Offline Access & Night Mode – Designed for convenience and comfort The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments is available only as an in-app purchase. Whether you're preparing for Mass, leading a study group, or diving deeper on your own, the Catholic Study Bible App supports your journey in faith.

About

Iowa Code by PocketLaw

Access and reference Iowa state laws with a comprehensive, searchable library. Features include offline access, full-text search, and customizable viewing options. Designed for legal professionals and students needing quick access to statutes and regulations.

Highlights
  • Offline access to Iowa laws
  • Rich full-text search
  • Light/Dark Mode
  • Bookmarks and highlights
  • Comprehensive statute library
Features
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Download and access Iowa law. Reference built for lawyers, cops, judges, federal, bar exam, state laws for all jurisdictions with an ever-expanding library of laws, statutes, and regulatory information. INCLUDES: - Offline access - Rich full-text search - Light/Dark Mode - Bookmarks - Highlights --------------------------------------- Includes: Title I: STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT Title II: ELECTIONS AND OFFICIAL DUTIES Title III: PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION Title IV: PUBLIC HEALTH Title IX: LOCAL GOVERNMENT Title V: AGRICULTURE Title VI: HUMAN SERVICES Title VII: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Title VIII: TRANSPORTATION Title X: FINANCIAL RESOURCES Title XI: NATURAL RESOURCES Title XII: BUSINESS ENTITIES Title XIII: COMMERCE Title XIV: PROPERTY Title XV: JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES Title XVI: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE --------------------------------------- Subscriptions are charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions do not automatically renew. Disclaimer: The information that is presented in this app is not intended to replace the official versions and is subject to revisions and should not be considered legal advice. Information may not be the most recent version. Lyker Labs LLC presents this information without warranties or guarantees about the expressed or implied accuracy, and or but not limited to completeness. When necessary, consult official source material. https://getpocketlaw.com/terms

Screenshots

Bible4 screens
Iowa Code by PocketLaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bible at monthly against Iowa Code by PocketLaw's every 15 months. Bible also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Iowa Code by PocketLaw's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bible sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Iowa Code by PocketLaw sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 5.0 for Iowa Code by PocketLaw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible ships an update monthly, Iowa Code by PocketLaw every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bible versus Iowa Code by PocketLaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleIowa Code by PocketLaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruthGuard, Inc.Lyker Labs LLC

Customer experience

Bible

All ratings6,255 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative19.2%

Iowa Code by PocketLaw

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Underlined notes/highlights disappearing
  • Audio playback issues after updates
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add audio for Old Testament
  • Improve audio player controls
  • Allow copying/highlighting of text
  • Sync purchases across devices
  • Provide more free content

Iowa Code by PocketLaw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bible

One-time10
  • Which Came First - The Bible or the Church?$1.99
  • The Bible Made Me Do It$1.99
  • How to Bring Fallen Away Catholics Back$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Lectio Divina$1.99
  • The Fourth Cup$1.99
  • The History of Salvation$2.99
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls$2.99
  • Abba or Allah$2.99
  • Angels Explained: What You Should Know About the Nine Choirs$2.99
  • Ignatius Catholic Study Bible$49.99
3 purchases

Iowa Code by PocketLaw

One-time3
  • Iowa Code$4.99
  • Iowa Code$12.99
  • Iowa Code$44.99

Questions

Is Bible free?
Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iowa Code by PocketLaw free?
Iowa Code by PocketLaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible or Iowa Code by PocketLaw?
Iowa Code by PocketLaw is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Iowa Code by PocketLaw averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bible or Iowa Code by PocketLaw have ads?
Neither Bible nor Iowa Code by PocketLaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible or Iowa Code by PocketLaw?
Bible ships an update monthly, and Iowa Code by PocketLaw every 15 months. Most recently, Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and Iowa Code by PocketLaw on November 3, 2026.

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