Gospel Library vs JW Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gospel Library
Access a comprehensive collection of religious texts and resources for in-depth study. Explore scriptures, conference addresses, music, manuals, and media. Organize your study with search, marking, and sharing tools.
- Scriptures and religious texts
- General conference addresses
- Music and audio recordings
- Learning and teaching manuals
- Church magazines and videos
- Gospel art
- Search, mark, and share content
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Gospel Library is the gospel study app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The library includes the scriptures, general conference addresses, music, learning and teaching manuals, Church magazines, videos, audio recordings, gospel art, and more. Study, search, mark, and share this vast collection.
JW Library
This app facilitates in-depth Bible study by providing access to various translations, publications, and media. Users can download content for offline access, compare verses, and organize personal study notes and playlists. It also offers daily Bible texts and materials for meetings.
- Multiple Bible translations
- Library of publications
- Videos and audio programs
- Music library
- Daily Bible text
- Meeting materials
- Search functionality
- Personal study tools
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The JW Library app* is designed to enhance your Bible reading and deepen your personal study. Download Bible-based publications, videos, and audio programs to access your content anytime, anywhere. Multiple Bible Translations • Read God’s Word and compare verses from various Bible translations available in hundreds of languages. Library of Publications • Download books, brochures, and articles in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages. Videos and Audio Programs • Enjoy a variety of programs, including videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, and animated series. Music • Listen to a variety of original compositions, including vocal, orchestral, and instrumental recordings. Daily Text • Start your day with a Bible verse and comments containing positive, upbuilding thoughts. Meetings • Access material for both midweek and weekend meetings in one location. Search • Find specific Bible verses, content, and topics. Personal Study • Highlight text, add personal notes, and categorize with tags. Playlists • Create and organize playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures. * JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JW Library at 90% against Gospel Library's 62%. JW Library also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (48K vs 13K). Gospel Library's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JW Library holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 48K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Gospel Library's written reviews are positive against 90% of JW Library's.
Gospel Library ships an update fortnightly, JW Library monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Gospel Library | JW Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 89.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K | 48K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #122 | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. |
Customer experience
Gospel Library
JW Library
User reviews
Gospel Library
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent resource with vast content
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful study tools and features
- 🙏 Grateful for this free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Search function issues
- 🔌 Audio playback problems
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
JW Library
From 48K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙌 Incredible quality app
- 🙏 Wonderful blessing from Jehovah
- 🔍 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🗂️ All spiritual resources in one place
- 🎨 Customizable highlighting options
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
- 🔊 Volume control problems for audio
Bugs and requests
Gospel Library
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Scriptures and content disappearing after updates
- Inability to log in or access account
- Scrolling issues and lost progress
- Unreliable audio and video playback
Requested features
5 requests- Add PDF export option for articles
- Improve note-taking and highlighting capabilities
- Implement continuous audio playback
- Allow multiple language versions of scriptures
- Add sleep timer for audio playback
JW Library
Reported bugs
4 issues- Thumbnails disappearing without internet
- Bible book/translation info disappearing from header
- Notes and highlights not syncing properly
- Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Handwriting/annotation support
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired
- Playlist and shuffle options for audio
- Automatic sync between devices
In-app purchases
Gospel Library
No in-app purchases
JW Library
No in-app purchases
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