Comparison

Orthodox Bible vs Theophilus

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Orthodox Bible4 screens
Theophilus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Theophilus at none against Orthodox Bible's 14. Theophilus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Orthodox Bible's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Theophilus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orthodox Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orthodox Bible has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Orthodox Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of Theophilus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orthodox Bible ships an update every 10 days, Theophilus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Orthodox Bible versus Theophilus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrthodox BibleTheophilus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteBlocks, LLCBrandon Brown

Customer experience

Orthodox Bible

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

Theophilus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Theophilus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Theophilus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orthodox Bible free?
Orthodox Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Theophilus free?
Theophilus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orthodox Bible or Theophilus?
Orthodox Bible is rated higher. Orthodox Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Theophilus averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Orthodox Bible or Theophilus have ads?
Orthodox Bible shows ads; Theophilus does not.
Which is updated more often, Orthodox Bible or Theophilus?
Orthodox Bible ships an update every 10 days, and Theophilus every 11 days. Most recently, Orthodox Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and Theophilus on October 24, 2026.

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