Comparison

KJV Apocrypha vs The Holy Scriptures Bible

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

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About

KJV Apocrypha

Explore the King James Version with Apocrypha through structured reading plans. This app offers daily verses, personal notes, a Bible dictionary, and AI-powered explanations to deepen your understanding of scripture and Christian tradition.

Highlights
  • Structured reading plans
  • Daily verse reminders
  • Personal notes and highlights
  • Bible dictionary and AI explanations
  • Verse editor for social sharing
  • Offline access
Features
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Life is uncertain, and in times of struggle and doubt, we find comfort through prayer, faith, and the Scriptures in the KJV Apocrypha Reading Plans. The King James Bible with the Apocrypha helps readers engage with God's Word through daily Scripture reading. Its reading plans support spiritual growth and deeper reflection on biblical teachings. Features: - Daily Verse : Set reminders to receive daily notifications to read Bible verses. - MY LIBRARY : Your personal space containing highlights, notes, and bookmarked favorite verses. - Old & New Testaments : The app includes both the Old and New Testaments. - Verse Editor : Pair Bible verses with beautiful backgrounds, create posts, and share on social media. - Nearby Churches : Get information about nearby churches based on your location. - Books : Access a wide collection of Christian eBooks. - Wallpapers : Explore a variety of beautiful wallpapers. - Videos : Watch videos on topics like Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. - Festive Calendar : View all Christian festivals and feast days. - Popular Verse : Bible verses organized by topics like love, fear, peace, and more, including church etiquette and respectful conduct guidance. - Customise Your Bible : Change font style and text color for a comfortable reading experience. - 1000 Praises : A devotional recitation honoring God through a thousand titles and attributes. - Bible Quotes : Shareable Bible quotes available in image and text formats. - Bible Quiz : Test your Bible knowledge through quizzes. - Bible Stories : Read timeless stories filled with wisdom and inspiration for all ages. - Bible FAQ : Quick answers to common questions about the Bible and Christian living. - Verses Comment : Share reflections and engage in discussions with the community. - Help Desk : Raise support issues with photo attachments for faster assistance. - Dictionary : Bible-based dictionary with cleaner layout and faster search for Biblical terms. - Dreams Meanings : Understand dreams through Christian teachings and Biblical perspectives. - Word Highlights : Highlight specific words or letters for deeper study and meditation. - App Activity : Track streaks, reading time, refresh count, and overall usage. - Search : Fast and accurate search for verses, chapters, and topics. - Products : Browse Bible-related products directly inside the app. - VerseBot : AI-powered verse explanation bot for meanings, copying, and sharing. - Common Notification History : View all past notifications in one place. - Did You Know? : Daily bite-sized facts about the Bible and Christian faith. - Bible Verse Clips : Continuous feed of short Bible-based inspirational clips shared by the community. - Prayer Request : Submit prayer requests and receive community support through prayers and interactions. - Nearby Events : Discover Christian gatherings, services, and celebrations near you. - Chapter-Wise Video Learning : Watch scripture videos linked to each Bible chapter for deeper learning. - Interactive Bible Games : Play scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. - Bible Clips : Watch short, inspiring biblical clips from the faith community. - Bible Streaks : Keep your daily Bible reading streak going strong every day. - Background Music : Enjoy peaceful background music while reading the Bible. - Alarm : Set reminders and get alerts for activities scheduled within the app. - Mark as Read Quiz : Explore quizzes designed around the verses you have finished reading. - Audio Bible Speed Control : Adjust the audio pace to listen at your preferred speed.

About

The Holy Scriptures Bible

Features
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The Holy Scriptures provides a clean, focused way to read and study Scripture wherever you are. Browse books and chapters, highlight meaningful passages, save bookmarks, write personal notes, and quickly return to verses you've been studying. The Follow Along feature also lets you enter a Scripture reference and immediately bring up the passage—useful for following along during sermons, Bible studies, or personal study. Your highlights, bookmarks, and notes are saved on your device so you can build your own personal study experience. Features include: • Read the Holy Scriptures by book and chapter • Follow Along by entering Scripture references • Highlight individual verses or passages • Choose from multiple highlight colors • Add personal notes to verses • Bookmark passages for quick access • Copy individual verses or verse ranges • View your saved highlights, notes, and bookmarks • Keep track of recently viewed Scripture • Simple, distraction-free reading experience Read. Study. Follow Along.

Screenshots

KJV Apocrypha4 screens
The Holy Scriptures Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KJV Apocrypha at Free against The Holy Scriptures Bible's $2.99. KJV Apocrypha also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). The Holy Scriptures Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

KJV Apocrypha is free to download; The Holy Scriptures Bible costs $2.99 up front. KJV Apocrypha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Holy Scriptures Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KJV Apocrypha versus The Holy Scriptures Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKJV ApocryphaThe Holy Scriptures Bible
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSumithra Kumarmatthew mitchell

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KJV Apocrypha

One-time3
  • Three Months$7.99
  • One Year$24.99
  • Two Years$34.99
None

The Holy Scriptures Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KJV Apocrypha free?
KJV Apocrypha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Holy Scriptures Bible free?
The Holy Scriptures Bible costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KJV Apocrypha or The Holy Scriptures Bible have ads?
KJV Apocrypha shows ads; The Holy Scriptures Bible does not.

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