Comparison

e vs 3 Circle Problem

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

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About

e

This app provides a powerful and user-friendly platform for in-depth Bible study on mobile devices. Access Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more with intuitive navigation and robust search capabilities. Offline access and free downloadable resources enhance your study experience.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible study
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Strong's definitions
  • Scripture references
  • Bible comparison
  • Location maps
  • Reading plans
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e-Sword® — the world's most popular PC Bible study software is now available on the world's most advanced mobile operating system! e-Sword LT is the little brother of e-Sword HD for the iPad, but has many of the same powerful features in a slimmer design for the iPhone. e-Sword LT is feature rich and user friendly. As your Biblical library grows you will appreciate the intuitive layout and synchronization of resources. e-Sword LT is so easy to use you may never need to read the Tutorial! EVERYTHING NEEDED to study the Bible in an enjoyable and enriching manner. All Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, … everything is just a tap away! POWERFUL SEARCHES that are simple to use. Enter as many words you want to search for and select the settings.  You can even search on Strong numbers! STRONG'S DEFINITIONS are just a tap away and presented in a popover. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES too are just a tap away and presented in a popover. COMPARE BIBLES quickly to see how the different versions translate a verse. LOCATION MAPS pin-point Biblical places on live modern maps to help bring the narrative to life! READING PLANS designed to help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible. FORMATTED EMAILS of any selection of any text. Perfect for sharing with others. No Internet connection is required to use e-Sword LT. e-Sword LT initially installs with the King James Bible and the King James with Strong's numbers study Bible, the Strong's Lexicon, Smith's Bible dictionary, Meyer's devotional commentary, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross references. There are over one hundred additional Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, reference books and devotionals that you can download and add to your library absolutely free! Also available are some "locked" resources which must be purchased from their publisher. These are copyright and licensing requirements which are unavoidable. Please note that e-Sword LT is an *ENGLISH* release (but does include Spanish, Portuguese and French UI localization.) There are dozens of non-English Bibles available, but all other content is in English. The perfect app on the perfect device. What are you waiting for? Download e-Sword LT today and get to studying the Bible!

About

3 Circle Problem

Features
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"One conversation can change a life. The 3 Circle Problem app equips you to share Jesus in a simple, powerful way—anytime, anywhere." Turn everyday conversations into moments of transformation. The 3 Circle Problem app is your go-to tool for sharing the Gospel with clarity and confidence. Whether you're talking about life's struggles or searching for hope, this app helps you bridge the gap and introduce Jesus in a meaningful way. Effectively Sharing the Gospel
 This app is created to support Christians in sharing their faith through the 3 Circles Problem evangelism method. This straightforward yet impactful approach helps turn everyday conversations about life’s pain and brokenness into opportunities to talk about Jesus Christ. The core purpose of the 3 Circles Problem is to equip believers with the confidence to share the message of salvation with those who do not yet know Christ. What is the 3 Circles Problem App? Using three essential concepts: 1. God’s Design – The world was originally created in perfect harmony according to God’s purpose. 2. Brokenness – Sin disrupted God’s design, leading to a world full of pain, confusion, and separation from Him. 3. Jesus – Through Jesus, we are offered redemption, a transformed life, and restoration to God’s original design. It helps address core spiritual questions like: • What was God’s original intention? • How did sin disrupt that plan? • Can we escape brokenness, and what does that look like? This guide is designed to help Christians confidently use the 3 Circles Problem to have meaningful faith-based conversations that lead others toward the hope and salvation found in Christ. Instructions [MAIN SCREEN] – This is the view where the three circles are displayed together. [START] – You can adjust the sound volume and preferred app language in the Settings page. Click on the Options icon (the 3 Circle Problem logo) in the top left corner of the Main Screen, then click on the Settings icon. Our evangelism journey is broken down into stages. When you’re ready, begin with the START stage. At any point, clicking the Reset icon resets to teh START stage. [BROKENNESS] – Double tap the ‘Brokenness’ circle in the Main Screen. After explaining about this stage, click the Stage Done button. [GOD’S DESIGN] – Swipe Left or Right to bring the ‘God’s Design’ circle to the center, then double tap it. This circle contains three segments. Upon entering, the camera pulls back in reverse motion, framing God’s original creation in a wide, contemplative view of the Garden of Eden. Action: Tap the ‘Tree of Life’ to trigger an animation depicting the fall of Man and Sin. Once the animation ends, either continue the conversation or click Stage Done. [JESUS] – Swipe to center the ‘Jesus’ circle and double tap it. There are three parts in this circle. Explain how God saw our brokenness and demonstrated His love for us. Action: On the left side of the fallen cross, swipe down. The cross will rise. Explain that Jesus came to Earth and died for our sins. Action: On the right side of the cross, swipe up to play another animation showing that Jesus has risen and is now King. Explain about ‘Turning and Believing’. You can continue the conversation or tap Stage Done. [RESTORED] – Back on the Main Screen with the three circles, with the Jesus circle completed: Action: Swipe up to view the RESTORED animation. Now, explain how our relationship with God is restored. [CONCLUSION] – With all stages completed, you may invite clarifying questions, revisit any stage (circle), reset, or simply close the app and continue the conversation or follow-up in person. The final stage is GO – although not illustrated in the app, is your opportunity to share personal testimonies or stories that inspire you to go out and share the Good News Download now and start sharing the message of salvation with those who need it most! #FaithInAction #3CirclesProblem #ShareTheGoodNews

Screenshots

e4 screens
3 Circle Problem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3 Circle Problem at Free against e's $3.99. 3 Circle Problem also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). e's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

3 Circle Problem is free to download; e costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 6 weeks, 3 Circle Problem every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
e versus 3 Circle Problem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametere3 Circle Problem
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick MeyersHotsource ESD

Bugs and requests

e

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Unreliable performance with some features
  • Compatibility issues with recent OS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved note-taking and highlighting
  • Seamless sync across devices
  • More modern Bible translations
  • Enhanced audio/visual capabilities

3 Circle Problem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

3 Circle Problem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3 Circle Problem free?
3 Circle Problem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e or 3 Circle Problem have ads?
Neither e nor 3 Circle Problem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or 3 Circle Problem?
e ships an update every 6 weeks, and 3 Circle Problem every 2 weeks. Most recently, e was updated on September 26, 2026 and 3 Circle Problem on September 6, 2026.

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