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Bible Apocrypha Now vs Sea Scroll

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

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Sea Scroll

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Sea Scroll brings Scripture to life. Chat with an AI Pastor or Priest anytime, anywhere. Tap any verse for AI-powered history and context, and capture insights with smart notes. Grow your faith, wherever you are. MEET BRETT Your personal AI pastoral/priest. Ask questions about Scripture, life, faith, and theology. Get thoughtful, biblically-grounded answers anytime. Brett helps you understand difficult passages and apply God's Word to your daily life. VERSE INSIGHTS Tap any verse for deeper understanding. Get historical context, cross-references, and practical applications powered by AI. Transform your Bible reading from routine to revelation. SMART BIBLE SEARCH Find exactly what you're looking for. Search by topic, theme, or keyword and discover relevant verses instantly. No more flipping through pages—let AI help you navigate Scripture with precision. MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS Read in your preferred translation: NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, NKJV, NASB, and more. Compare translations side by side to deepen your understanding. PERSONAL NOTES Capture your insights as you study. Create notes tied to specific verses and access them anytime. Build your own library of spiritual reflections. SEA SCROLL PRO Unlock unlimited access to Pastor Brett, advanced search, and premium features with a Pro subscription. Start with a free trial. From The Traveling Church—bringing God's Word to the world, one journey at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vagabondbible.com/privacy-policy

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Bible Apocrypha Now4 screens
Sea Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sea Scroll at every 2 months against Bible Apocrypha Now's every 6 months. Sea Scroll also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Sea Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, Sea Scroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bible Apocrypha Now versus Sea Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Apocrypha NowSea Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB252 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSamuel SoaresBrett Lindstrom

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
2 purchases

Sea Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Vagabond Bible Pro$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?
Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sea Scroll free?
Sea Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bible Apocrypha Now or Sea Scroll have ads?
Both Bible Apocrypha Now and Sea Scroll show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Apocrypha Now or Sea Scroll?
Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, and Sea Scroll every 2 months. Most recently, Bible Apocrypha Now was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sea Scroll on October 24, 2026.

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