# Gospel Library vs JW Library

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gospel Library | JW Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-library/id598329798/reviews) | **[4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library/id672417831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#93** |
| Size | 128 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) | [Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/672417834) |

## What reviewers say

### Gospel Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-library/id598329798)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent resource with vast content
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful study tools and features
- 🙏 Grateful for this free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Search function issues
- 🔌 Audio playback problems
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library/id672417831)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Library of publications, Videos and audio programs, Music library, Daily Bible text, Meeting materials, Search functionality, Personal study tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Incredible quality app
- 🙏 Wonderful blessing from Jehovah
- 🔍 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🗂️ All spiritual resources in one place
- 🎨 Customizable highlighting options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
- 🔊 Volume control problems for audio

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode option
- Handwriting/annotation support
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired
- Playlist and shuffle options for audio
- Automatic sync between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gospel Library free?

Gospel Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JW Library free?

JW Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gospel Library or JW Library?

JW Library is rated higher. Gospel Library averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while JW Library averages 4.8 from 48K ratings.

### Do Gospel Library or JW Library have ads?

Neither Gospel Library nor JW Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gospel Library or JW Library?

Gospel Library ships an update fortnightly, and JW Library monthly. Most recently, Gospel Library was updated on October 27, 2026 and JW Library on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gospel Library or JW Library?

Gospel Library currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and JW Library at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*