Comparison

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video vs Sermon Assist

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

Head to head
About

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

This comprehensive app offers a wealth of resources for in-depth Bible study, including multiple translations, commentaries, and devotional content. Access audio Bibles, sermons, hymns, and video resources in over 15 languages, with offline listening options.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Commentaries and study books
  • Daily scripture and devotionals
  • Audio Bibles and sermons
  • Christian hymns
  • Video resources
  • Bible Q&A
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This is a complete Bible Study app that includes resources in over 15 languages: - Many Bible translations, Commentary, Books that cover the majority of Bible subjects - Daily Scripture (a daily scripture with comments). - Songs in the night (a daily scripture with comments). - Morning Devotions - Hymns of Dawn (1-361). - Audio Resources – Bible Audio, Bible Studies Audio on various topics, over 1000 Christian hymns - Audio Sermons – over 25.000 Christian sermons on different subjects. You can view them by categories or search for a subject or speaker. - Bible Studies books, explaining the main subjects of the Bible , Bible Commentary, Books to read. - Over 1000 videos. - Over 2000 Bible Questions and Answers You can minimize the app, and have the audio resources play in the background while you use other apps. If you use it on the phone, the sound will stop when a call comes in and resume after you finish the call. You have the option to download audio files and sermons and listen to them when you don't have internet connection. You also have the option to add them to a favorites menu, or view the browsing history.

About

Sermon Assist

This app assists religious speakers and preachers in creating compelling messages and sermons. It offers personalized outlines, curated scriptures, and illustrative examples to streamline preparation and inspire audiences.

Highlights
  • Effortless message and sermon outline generation
  • Curated scriptures and illustrative examples
  • Personalized guidance tailored to themes
  • Structured support for messaging
  • Inspiration for devotions and encouragements
Features
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Sermon Assist is a sermon preparation app for pastors, preachers, and ministry leaders. Build expository, topical, or conversational sermon outlines, study Scripture with Bible commentary, and walk into Sunday ready to preach. This is a study tool. It will never replace the Holy Spirit, prayer, or your own time in God’s Word. SERMON OUTLINES Create a sermon outline from a Bible passage, topic, verse, or biblical story. Choose the preaching framework that fits the message: • Expository — walk through Scripture verse by verse • Topical — weave a biblical theme across passages • Textual — draw out a single verse or short text • Narrative — preach a biblical story or character • Conversational — a Me-We-God-You-We message Build one Sunday sermon or a multi-week sermon series. Choose Standard or Scholarly depth, then get introductions, main points, illustrations, applications, study notes, reflection questions, and story ideas. BIBLE STUDY & COMMENTARY Read Scripture in the app, then go deeper without leaving your prep: • Bible commentary with insights, historical context, theological themes, and practical application • Word study on key terms in the passage • Ask — a Scripture companion for questions about the text • Classic public-domain commentary notes • Related verses and cross-references • Multiple Bible translations, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese SERMON REFINER Already have a draft? Upload a Word, PDF, or text file, or paste the sermon. Get help on structure, clarity, theology, and how the message lands — then keep, copy, or push it to Notes. NOTES, PREACH MODE & PREP HABITS • Sermon notes with Scripture, points, illustrations, and personal asides • Preach mode with a sermon-length timer • Weekly prep reminders so Sunday does not sneak up • Libraries for outlines, notes, commentaries, series, and refinements • English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean • iPhone and iPad WHO IT’S FOR Pastors, preachers, ministers, evangelists, youth leaders, Bible teachers, and anyone preparing a sermon, homily, devotion, or Sunday message. Sermon Assist helps you prepare. The pulpit is still yours. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://sermonassist.faith/privacy-policy Subscriptions Sermon Assist Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly and yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple ID account settings. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by location.

Screenshots

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video4 screens
Sermon Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video at 4.7 against Sermon Assist's 4.2. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (430 vs 6). Sermon Assist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Sermon Assist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Study Tools, Audio Video has 430 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video ships an update every 2 months, Sermon Assist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video versus Sermon Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Study Tools, Audio VideoSermon Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (430 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings430 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BivolMarlon Van Wyhe

Customer experience

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

All ratings427 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative16.5%

Sermon Assist

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bible search tool freezes
  • Inconsistent dark mode implementation
  • Missing downloaded content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bookmark and highlight Bible study materials
  • Offline access to audio and video content
  • Ability to adjust playback speed
  • Support for more Bible translations

Sermon Assist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bible Study Tools, Audio Video

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sermon Assist

Subscriptions10
  • Premium - 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Special$6.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$9.991 Month
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  • Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • One-Time Offer - 1 Year$16.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bible Study Tools, Audio Video free?
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sermon Assist free?
Sermon Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible Study Tools, Audio Video or Sermon Assist?
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video is rated higher. Bible Study Tools, Audio Video averages 4.7 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while Sermon Assist averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Bible Study Tools, Audio Video or Sermon Assist have ads?
Neither Bible Study Tools, Audio Video nor Sermon Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Study Tools, Audio Video or Sermon Assist?
Bible Study Tools, Audio Video ships an update every 2 months, and Sermon Assist fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Study Tools, Audio Video was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sermon Assist on November 4, 2026.

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