Luther’s Commentary vs Theophilus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luther’s Commentary
Access Martin Luther's abridged commentary on the book of Galatians in an easy-to-use application. Navigate between chapters and topics with adjustable text size. This offline resource provides insight into the central tenets of Christianity.
- Complete text of Theodore Graebner's translation
- Easy chapter and topic navigation
- Adjustable text size
- No ads
- Offline access
- Fast and easy to use
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Martin Luther’s commentary on the book of Galatians in an easy-to-use app (abridged American English translation by Theodore Graebner). The original is based on a series of lectures that Dr. Martin Luther gave in 1531. From Graebner’s preface: “The importance of this Commentary on Galatians for the history of Protestantism is very great. It presents like no other of Luther’s writings the central thought of Christianity, the justification of the sinner for the sake of Christs merits alone.” App features: •The complete text of Theodore Graebner’s translation. • Easily jump between chapters and to main topics within chapters. • The text size can be enlarged to make it easy to read. • No ads. • No Internet access needed once the app is installed. • Fast and easy to use.
Theophilus
This app offers a deep dive into scripture with multiple translations, historical context, and ancient writings. It includes commentaries, biblical dictionaries, and tools for journaling, memorization, and prayer. Users can also connect with others for community study and encouragement.
- Multiple Bible translations (BSB, KJV, WEB)
- Instant verse context and historical information
- Access to 30 public domain commentaries
- Writings from 1st-century church fathers
- In-depth study of people, places, and archaeology
- Journaling with verse detection and prayer tracking
- Community features for sharing and group study
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Theophilus is a discipleship app for people who want more than a daily verse. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with God for decades, Theophilus meets you where you are and takes you deeper. READ THE WORD Read scripture in BSB, KJV, and WEB with clean typography. Tap any verse for instant context — who wrote it, when, and what was happening historically. Access original Hebrew and Greek through a built-in biblical dictionary. Compare translations and explore manuscript variants. 30 COMMENTARIES Access 30 public domain commentaries from 96 AD to today — Pulpit Commentary, Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, John Gill, and more. Every commentary linked directly to the verse you're reading. No subscriptions. No paywalls. 1ST CENTURY CHURCH Read the actual writings of Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, and more — the men who knew the Apostles. STUDY DEEP Explore the people, places, and archaeology of the ancient world. Defend your faith with evidence-based answers. Navigate honest theological discussions grounded in scripture and history. GROW & PRAY Journal with verse detection and Church Mode. Track memorized verses. Follow reading plans. Keep a prayer journal with verse-tied prayers and answered prayer tracking. GATHER Share verses, testimonies, and encouragement. Create community groups. Study together. Message friends. Theophilus. It means lover of God. This was built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Theophilus at Free against Luther’s Commentary's $1.99. Theophilus also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Luther’s Commentary's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, 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
Theophilus is free to download; Luther’s Commentary costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luther’s Commentary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Luther’s Commentary ships an update every 3 months, Theophilus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luther’s Commentary | Theophilus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pearl Crescent | Brandon Brown |
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Luther’s Commentary
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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