Comparison

Bible Apocrypha Now vs Yah Scriptures

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

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About

Bible Apocrypha Now

Access a collection of Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal books of the Bible offline. Explore texts not included in the traditional canon, covering topics from the childhood of Jesus to the creation of the world. Discover lost scriptures translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr.

Highlights
  • Offline access to biblical texts
  • Collection of Apocryphal books
  • Lost Books of the Bible
  • Forgotten Books of Eden
  • Catholic Deuterocanonicals
  • Translated texts
Features
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With the "Bible Apocrypha Now" you have offline access to several Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal Books. Check out the app's book collections: . - Lost Books of the Bible: Collection of New Testament Apocryphal books translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. Contains books that were read by early Christians but were not included in the canon of the Bible. Some of these books were rediscovered with the Dead Sea Scrolls. You can read about: the childhood of Jesus; Paul's letters to the philosopher Seneca; the letters of Herod and Pilate; and much more. Check out the list of the "Lost Books of the Bible": - The Gospel of the Birth of Mary - Protevangelion - The First Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - Thomas's Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa - The Gospel of Nicodemus, Formerly Called the Acts of Pontius Pilate - The Apostles’ Creed - The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Seneca, with Seneca's to Paul - The Acts of Paul and Thecla - The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The Second Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The General Epistle of Barnabas - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnæans - The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians - The Shepherd of Hermas, Called His Visions - The Second Book of Hermas, Called His Commands - The Third Book of Hermas, Which Is Called His Similitudes - Letters of Herod and Pilate - The Lost Gospel According to Peter - Forgotten Books of Eden: Collection of books that have been excluded or left out of the Old Testament canon of the Bible because they are considered apocryphal or pseudepigraphal. These books were translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. They address topics such as: the creation of the world; the biblical patriarchs; the life of Adam and Eve outside the Garden; the life of Enoch and future prophecies. Check out the list of "Forgotten Books of Eden": - The First Book of Adam and Eve - The Second Book of Adam and Eve - The Book of the Secrets of Enoch - The Psalms of Solomon - The Odes of Solomon - The Letter of Aristeas - The Story of Ahikar - Testament of Reuben - Testament of Simeon - Testament of Levi - The Testament of Judah - The Testament of Issachar - The Testament of Zebulun - The Testament of Dan - The Testament of Naphtali - The Testament Of Gad - The Testament of Asher - The Testament of Joseph - The Testament of Benjamin - Catholic Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Catholic Bible, however, are considered "Apocryphal" by Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of the "Catholic Deuterocanonicals": - Tobit - Judith - Wisdom of Solomon - Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) - Baruch - 1 Maccabees - 2 Maccabees - Esther (Additions) - Susanna - Bel and the Dragon - Orthodox Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Bible of various orthodox denominations, however, are considered "Apocrypha" by Catholics, Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of "Orthodox Deuterocanonicals": - 1 Ezra - 2 Ezra - 3 Maccabees - 4 Maccabees - Prayer of Manasseh - Psalm 151 - Jubilees - Prayer of Azariah - Laodiceans - Apocryphal Bible Now features: - Audio: listen to the verses of the apocryphal books - Verse of the day: Lost Books of the Bible, Lost Books of Eden, Catholic Deuterocanonicals and Orthodox Deuterocanonicals - Marking of verses - Personal Notes - Verse search - Sharing verses on social networks - And much more! Terms of Use: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/terms-of-use-bible-en.html Privacy Policy: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/last-revised-on-372016-bible-offline-is.html

About

Yah Scriptures

This app offers a restored translation of religious texts, emphasizing original Hebrew names and removing pagan influences. It provides a clean, ad-free reading experience with features like search, bookmarks, and offline access, including additional books.

Highlights
  • Restored original Hebrew names
  • Removal of pagan titles
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Bookmarks and notes
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Offline access
  • Includes Apocrypha
Features
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Yah Scriptures – The Word Restored to Its Original Purity The Yah Scriptures App brings you the most accurate, pure, and set-apart translation of the Father’s Word available today. Unlike traditional versions, Yah Scriptures restores the original Hebrew names of the Father (YHWH) and His Son (Yahushua), removes all pagan titles, and brings back key Hebrew words throughout the text. This is not just another Bible app. This is the Word as it was meant to be – untouched by man’s traditions, uncorrupted by religion, and fully honoring the Name of YHWH. Key Features: - Full Yah Scriptures Text: Original Hebrew Names restored throughout. - Powerful Search: Instantly find verses, words, or phrases. - Bookmarks & Notes: Save and personalize your studies. - Clean Reading Experience: No ads, no clutter – just the pure Word. - Offline Access: Read anytime, anywhere – no internet required. - Includes Apocrypha: Access extra books often removed from modern translations. Why Choose Yah Scriptures? - Restores the Father’s and Son’s True Names. - Removes all pagan words and titles. - Honors the original Hebrew culture and language. - Brings back lost books and suppressed truths. Whether you’re new to the faith or a lifelong believer seeking the original paths, the Yah Scriptures App is a powerful tool to help you draw closer to YHWH and walk in His Truth. Download now and experience the most set-apart version of the Word today.

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Bible Apocrypha Now4 screens
Yah Scriptures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yah Scriptures at 93% against Bible Apocrypha Now's 17%. Yah Scriptures also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bible Apocrypha Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Yah Scriptures asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yah Scriptures holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yah Scriptures has 72 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Bible Apocrypha Now's written reviews are positive against 93% of Yah Scriptures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, Yah Scriptures every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Bible Apocrypha Now versus Yah Scriptures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Apocrypha NowYah Scriptures
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (9 ratings)4.9 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings972 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel SoaresNicole Marie Boss

Customer experience

Bible Apocrypha Now

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Yah Scriptures

All ratings72 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bible Apocrypha Now

Subscriptions2
  • Signature Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Signature Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium forever (no ads)$59.99
None

Yah Scriptures

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?
Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yah Scriptures free?
Yah Scriptures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Apocrypha Now or Yah Scriptures?
Yah Scriptures is rated higher. Bible Apocrypha Now averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Yah Scriptures averages 4.9 from 72 ratings.
Do Bible Apocrypha Now or Yah Scriptures have ads?
Bible Apocrypha Now shows ads; Yah Scriptures does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Apocrypha Now or Yah Scriptures?
Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, and Yah Scriptures every 10 days. Most recently, Bible Apocrypha Now was updated on September 13, 2026 and Yah Scriptures on September 21, 2026.

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