Comparison

Orthodox Bible vs Repose

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

Head to head
About

Orthodox Bible

Access the full text of the Old and New Testament, along with daily readings and an Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts. This app supports spiritual journeys with daily prayers and audio Psalms.

Highlights
  • Full Old and New Testament text
  • Daily readings
  • Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts
  • Morning, meal, and evening prayers
  • Audio Psalms
  • Septuagint translation
Features
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The Orthodox Bible mobile app for every Orthodox Christian! This app is the perfect resource for those who want to study and explore the Orthodox Christian faith. With the Orthodox Bible app, you can access the full text of the Old and New Testament. The app also includes daily readings and a Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts, making it easy to stay connected to your faith every day. The Orthodox Bible app is an essential tool for everyone going through their own spiritual journey. Features: Daily readings Daily prayers: morning, meal and evening prayers Audio Psalms The translation of the Old Testament from the Septuagint into English is a process that involves both linguistic expertise and a deep understanding of the historical and cultural context of the original texts. The Septuagint, often abbreviated as LXX, is an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, specifically the Old Testament, which holds significant importance in the history of biblical scholarship. Use this app to track the dates of other religious holidays in the Orthodox calendar such as Christmas, Epiphany, Theophany, and the Dormition of the Theotokos. These holidays are based on the liturgical Orthodox calendar, which is a cycle of readings and liturgical services that are used in the Orthodox churches. The liturgical Orthodox Calendar follows the same patterns and themes throughout the year, and it is closely tied to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Why follow the Orthodox calendar: mindfulness and introspection, humility recognizing one's own smallness in the grand scheme of God's plan and purpose. - Build discipline and routine in one's spiritual practice - Foster a deeper sense of connection to the divine - Take time to reflect on the sacrifices and teachings of Jesus Christ by observing religious holidays - Foster a sense of community and shared spiritual practice with other Eastern Orthodox believers. The Orthodox calendar, also known as the Julian calendar, is the calendar used by many Eastern Orthodox churches around the world to determine the dates of religious holidays and observances. It is based on the Julian calendar, which was introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC and is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar. The Orthodox calendar has different dates for Easter and other religious holidays, which are based on the liturgical calendar. It is an important part of the religious tradition and culture of the Eastern Orthodox churches. The Orthodox calendar is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in the Western world. This difference is due to the fact that the Orthodox churches did not adopt the Gregorian calendar, which was introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII as a reform of the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar has a leap year rule that eliminates the accumulated error of the Julian calendar, so the Orthodox church still use the Julian calendar. The Orthodox calendar follows the same month names as the Julian calendar, which are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. However, the Orthodox calendar has different dates for Easter, which is the most important religious holiday for Christians. The Orthodox Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. This is different from the Western Easter, which is always celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. Privacy Policy: https://www.orthodoxbible.app/privacypolicy.html Privacy Policy: https://orthodoxbible.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Repose

Engage with the rich spiritual heritage of the Orthodox Tradition. Access a comprehensive library of prayers, readings, and foundational texts, all presented with thematic imagery. Personalize your prayer space and receive daily inspirations and custom reminders to support your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive prayer library
  • Personalized prayer space
  • Daily inspirations & notifications
  • Custom reminders
  • Offline access
Features
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Repose is an Orthodox prayer app for daily prayer and readings. It brings together traditional prayers, Scripture readings, and simple tools to help keep prayer close through the day. Features: Prayer Library: Read Orthodox prayers and spiritual texts in one place. Prayer Boards: Arrange prayers on your own board for quick access. Daily Readings: Keep up with the day’s readings and selected texts. Confession Notes: Keep private notes for preparation and reflection. Offline Access: Use the app without needing a constant internet connection. Repose is made for regular use, whether you already have a daily rule or are just beginning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eikon-prayers.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Orthodox Bible4 screens
Repose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Repose at none against Orthodox Bible's shown. Repose also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Orthodox Bible's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 209) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Orthodox Bible sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Repose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Orthodox Bible against 4.7 for Repose. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orthodox Bible has 13K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orthodox Bible ships an update every 10 days, Repose weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Orthodox Bible versus Repose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrthodox BibleRepose
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.7 (209 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better209
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteBlocks, LLCJames Foy

Customer experience

Orthodox Bible

All ratings12,595 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative13.3%

Repose

All ratings184 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

Orthodox Bible

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
  • 📚 Provides access to Orthodox Bible
  • 🎨 Beautiful and user-friendly interface
  • 🕰️ Useful daily readings and prayers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive paid content and subscriptions
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and chapter/verse selection
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection to access content

Repose

From 209 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and helpful
  • 🙏 Spiritual treasure
  • 🌟 All-in-one Orthodox resource
  • 💖 Rekindled faith
  • 📲 Prayers in pocket

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Deleted user content after update
  • 🐛 Lost custom prayers and pictures
  • 🐛 App support link broken
  • 🐛 Paid subscription not working
  • 🐛 Features paywalled after rebranding

Bugs and requests

Orthodox Bible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes when loading new content
  • Bible reading position resets after ads
  • Calendar and daily readings not always aligned

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add bookmark/resume reading feature
  • Implement offline mode for Bible and prayers
  • Provide option to choose Bible translation (NKJV, Septuagint)
  • Add audio playback for all Bible chapters and prayers

Repose

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Deleted/hid all user created content after update
  • Lost access to user created prayers
  • App support link broken
  • Paid subscription not working
  • Deleted all saved prayers and pictures after update
Show 9 more
  • App gets stuck on prayer screen
  • Add prayer function does not work
  • UI stuttering/lag when scrolling through prayers to add
  • App is non-working
  • Moving stars in background are distracting and cannot be turned off
  • Custom prayers deleted or placed behind paywalls
  • Image selection for custom prayers doesn't work
  • Moving icons on screen is sluggish and inaccurate
  • Cannot edit a prayer or list

Requested features

12 requests
  • Audio prayers
  • Background music
  • Interactive Bible
  • Room to add more prayers
  • Keep a list of people to pray for
Show 7 more
  • Edit prayers or have a separate list option
  • Add a Prayer Rope Feature
  • iPad availability
  • Lifetime payment option instead of subscription
  • Option to turn off moving stars
  • Vertical scroll or shrink icons on prayer screens
  • Contact info within the app or App Store

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Orthodox Bible

Subscriptions10
  • Yearly Premium$2.991 Year
  • Monthly Premium3 variants$3.991 Month
  • Ad Free Yearly$4.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$5.993 Months
  • 3 Month Premium$7.993 Months
  • 6 Month Premium3 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$89.99
2 purchases

Repose

Subscriptions2
  • Repose Patron Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Repose Patron Monthly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Orthodox Bible free?
Orthodox Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repose free?
Repose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orthodox Bible or Repose?
Orthodox Bible is rated higher. Orthodox Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Repose averages 4.7 from 209 ratings.
Do Orthodox Bible or Repose have ads?
Orthodox Bible shows ads; Repose does not.
Which is updated more often, Orthodox Bible or Repose?
Orthodox Bible ships an update every 10 days, and Repose weekly. Most recently, Orthodox Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and Repose on October 30, 2026.

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