Comparison

iBible vs Bible Explorer

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

Head to head
About

iBible

This offline Bible study tool offers a powerful way to deepen your understanding of scripture. Access multiple Bibles, dictionaries, and commentaries with customizable panels and robust search capabilities. Download a vast library of resources in numerous languages to support your personal growth and ministry.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible study
  • Up to three re-sizable panels
  • Customizable panel tabs
  • Bible Compare
  • Word and phrase search
  • Popover for cross-references
  • Download manager for resources
Features
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What users say about iBS : "This app has been very beneficial in helping my growth in studies and ministry development. Thank you for developing this app." by RevTWalker – Aug 10, 2018 "This app is completely free yet better than the paid apps for same purpose. I give more than five star.... " by Ntejeffurun – Jun 27, 2018 +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ I would like to thank you all who encouraged me a lot by your comments and feedback. +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ iBible-Study HD is offline Bible studying tool based upon the free modules of theWord , a Desktop Bible software.The iBible-Study HD has up to three re-sizable panels to make your study much easier. Each panel has a customizable tabs for Bible , Dictionary , Commentary. Books , Notes , Maps and Search result. iBible-Study HD comes with King James Version and Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and ,of course, you can download many other resources through the iBible-Study HD Download manager. You can download Bibles in more than 100 translations for more than 35 languages (including but not limited to) (English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish ...). Plus downloading the other bible study resources such as Commentaries and Dictionaries. You can even use your own modules of the theWord bible software as the iBible-Study HD supports the file sharing(The modules must be RTF ). Main Features: * Study the Bible anywhere (Offline: Your Bibles and books are in your device). * Up to three re-sizable panels to make your study much easier. * Customizable panels: Each panel could have tabs for Bible , Dictionary , Commentary, Books, Notes, Maps and Search result. * Bible Compare in rows or columns * Search for words and phrases. * Popover for cross references ,bible references and Strong's number. * Pinch to zoom in/out * One tap to search for the verse's words in the dictionaries. * Keep track of Bookmarks and History * Full screen mode. * Bible verses highlighting. * Bookmark Bible verse, Commentary or dictionary topic. * Download manager for Bibles , Dictionaries and Commentaries. * New modules can be installed (.twm or zipped) as direct download or as email attachment. * Support file sharing. Install new modules through iTunes. * And It's Free. No ads, no hidden fees. If you have any questions please visit http://zbestway.com/contact-us email me : ibs@zbestway.com For how to use iBS: visit our FAQ at http://ibs-faq.zbestway.com/ Join our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iBibleStudy

About

Bible Explorer

This app helps users deepen their Bible study by allowing them to create journal entries for specific passages. It provides tools to explore parallel verses, original language meanings, and commentaries to enrich understanding.

Highlights
  • Journal entries for Bible passages
  • Explore parallel passages
  • Study original languages
  • Read commentaries
  • Deepen Bible understanding
Features
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As you study a passage in the bible, one of the most helpful ways to make it come alive is to write down your thoughts on what you are reading. The Bible Explorer app allows you to create journal entries for bible passages. It allows you to explore parallel passages to the passage being studied, explore the passage in the original languages, and read commentaries on the passage to better inform your thoughts and your journal entries. It is designed for bible lovers who want to do more than just read the bible - this is for bible explorers.

Screenshots

iBible4 screens
Bible Explorer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iBible at every 3 months against Bible Explorer's every 6 months. iBible also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBible ships an update every 3 months, Bible Explorer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iBible versus Bible Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBibleBible Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (212 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings212 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamy SeifJohn Nelson

Customer experience

iBible

All ratings201 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%

Bible Explorer

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

Bugs and requests

iBible

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when changing Bible translations
  • App crashes when switching tabs between different content types
  • Settings menu crashes on launch
  • TheWord modules fail to load or function
  • Module downloads fail to complete
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  • Notes don't delete properly and leave orphaned titles
  • Cross-reference links don't open in some modules
  • Table of contents links non-functional
  • Damaged app icon on some devices
  • Crashes on older iOS versions (5.1.1, 13.3)
  • Buggy behavior after recent updates
  • Rate request popup cannot be dismissed

Requested features

18 requests
  • iPhone app version
  • Modern Bible translations (NIV, CSB)
  • Interlinear Bible support
  • Verse-linked personal notes
  • Universal cross-referencing with user notes
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  • Bigger and more uniform buttons
  • Cloud synchronization between devices
  • Dark mode option
  • Split screen iOS 11+ compatibility
  • Premium TheWord module support
  • Spanish Strong's dictionary
  • Apostolic Bible Polyglot (ABPe) with Strong's numbers
  • Concordance to the Septuagint
  • Korean KJV translation
  • Updated Bible translations from TheWord
  • Better note deletion functionality
  • Email sharing features
  • Book module reading capability

Bible Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBible

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBible free?
iBible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Explorer free?
Bible Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBible or Bible Explorer have ads?
Neither iBible nor Bible Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBible or Bible Explorer?
iBible ships an update every 3 months, and Bible Explorer every 6 months. Most recently, iBible was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bible Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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