Biblica Study Bible vs NIV Study Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Biblica Study Bible
This Bible study app offers clear explanations for understanding scripture, suitable for any reader without prior theological knowledge. It includes multiple Bible versions, study aids, and video content to aid interpretation.
- NIrV Bible (Old & New Testament)
- Biblica Study Bible (New Testament)
- Bible Dictionary
- Weights and Measurements guide
- Historical Maps
- The Bible Project Videos
- Lumo Videos
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Biblica's Study Bible aims to be simple, clear for any reader and focuses specifically on how to read, understand, and interpret Scripture in the context of pastoral ministry. No background in biblical scholarship or knowledge of theological terminology needed. Content included: New International reader's Version (NIrV) - Old and New Testament Biblica Study Bible - New Testament Drama of the Biblie in 6 Acts Bible section introductions Bible Dictionary Weights and Measurements Historical Maps The Bible Project Videos - How to Read the Bible and Bible Overviews Lumo Videos - Gospels and more
NIV Study Bible
This Bible application offers an intelligent companion for your faith journey, featuring a user-friendly interface with interactive tools like verse pop-ups, bookmarks, and notes. Enjoy enhanced reading, audio playback, and customizable font sizes for a personalized experience.
- Smart Reading screen
- Verse of the day
- Background audio playback
- Search functionality
- Bookmarks, highlights, and notes
- Night Mode
- Customizable font size
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Experience the power of God’s Word with this NIV Bible application - an intelligent companion for your faith journey. Navigate seamlessly through verses with our user-friendly elegant interface such as verse pop-ups, bookmarks, highlights, notes, and many more interactive features. Features: # Enhanced screen for Smart Reading # Verse of the day # Play audio bible in the background with the screen off # Search # Bookmark, Highlight and Notes # Night Mode # Personalise Font size NIV Bible application is the right tool to listen to the audio and text-to-speech versions of the Bible. This Audio Bible NIV has the books of both the Old and New Testaments. You can read and hear the words of God at the same time. The user interface is designed for easy navigation with customizable verse marking options. Very easy access to all Chapters of the Holy Bible NIV. You can share this app with friends and family via message or social network. Download the NIV Bible Study application, a completely new smart version! Hope you enjoy the app! We are looking forward to your feedback and any suggestions for improvement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Biblica Study Bible at 5.0 against NIV Study Bible's 4.5. Biblica Study Bible also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). NIV Study Bible's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. NIV Study Bible sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Biblica Study Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.
Biblica Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively.
Biblica Study Bible ships an update every 2 months, NIV Study Bible every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Biblica Study Bible | NIV Study Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biblica | Ramana Gangesh |
Customer experience
Biblica Study Bible
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In-app purchases
Biblica Study Bible
No in-app purchases
NIV Study Bible
- IAP Coins Pack 1$1.99
- IAP Coins Pack 2$3.99
- IAP Coins Pack 3$3.99
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- Six Month Pro$7.99
- One Year Pro$9.99
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
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