# Luther's Bible vs Lichtstrahlen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Luther's Bible at 75% against Lichtstrahlen's 17%. Luther's Bible also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Lichtstrahlen's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luther's Bible sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lichtstrahlen sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luther's Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luther's Bible has 99 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Luther's Bible's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lichtstrahlen's.

Luther's Bible ships an update every 4 days, Lichtstrahlen every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luther's Bible | Lichtstrahlen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luthers-bible/id585978890/reviews)** | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichtstrahlen/id1583835593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MR ROCCO INTERNET LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/450646538) | [SCM Verlagsgruppe GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548466105) |

## What reviewers say

### Luther's Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luthers-bible/id585978890)

Access the Holy Bible offline with features like audio playback, search, notes, and reading plans. Explore themes, use a biblical dictionary, and find nearby churches. Share verses and track your reading progress.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible reading, Audio playback, Search and verse sharing, Reading plans and progress tracking, Biblical dictionary, Geochurch locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Book Search | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| NIV Bible Audio | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lichtstrahlen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichtstrahlen/id1583835593)

This Bible reading aid helps Christians deepen their relationship with God and understanding of scripture. Daily devotional texts offer daily inspiration, and users can save personal verses and thoughts to share with friends. It includes reading plans for 2025 and 2026, with optional in-app purchases or code unlocks.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional texts, Personal verse saving, Thought sharing, 2025/2026 reading plans, Offline access to saved content, In-app purchases for content

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lichtstrahlen 2021 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lichtstrahlen 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lichtstrahlen 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lichtstrahlen 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lichtstrahlen 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luther's Bible free?

Luther's Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lichtstrahlen free?

Lichtstrahlen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Luther's Bible or Lichtstrahlen?

Luther's Bible is rated higher. Luther's Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Lichtstrahlen averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Luther's Bible or Lichtstrahlen have ads?

Luther's Bible shows ads; Lichtstrahlen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luther's Bible or Lichtstrahlen?

Luther's Bible ships an update every 4 days, and Lichtstrahlen every 5 weeks. Most recently, Luther's Bible was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lichtstrahlen on November 7, 2026.

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