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Bible Apocrypha Now vs YahScriptures.online

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

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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

YahScriptures.online

Access the restored original scriptures in over 27 languages, featuring 103 fully restored books with Paleo Hebrew names. This digital edition aims for truth, reverence, and clarity for seekers and families.

Highlights
  • Worldwide access in 27+ languages
  • 103 restored books
  • Paleo-Hebrew Names preservation
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Designed for seekers and families
Features
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Yah Scriptures Online is the worldwide digital restoration of the original Scriptures, created to reach the nations while honoring the Set-apart Names. With over 27 languages, Yah Scriptures Online now reaches approximately 93% of the world’s population, making the restored Word accessible across cultures, continents, and generations. This edition preserves the Paleo Hebrew Restored Names. 103 fully restored books, including all original writings removed from later canons Every effort has been made to remain faithful to the ancient texts, restoring names, titles, and meanings that were altered or removed over time. The result is a Scripture experience rooted in truth, reverence, and clarity. Features include: Worldwide access in 27+ languages 103 restored books in one unified app Faithful preservation of the Paleo-Hebrew Names Clean, distraction-free reading experience Designed for seekers, families, and study Yah Scriptures Online is more than a translation—it is a restoration, made available to the world.

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Verdict

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The clearest difference is review sentiment: YahScriptures.online at 100% against Bible Apocrypha Now's 17%. YahScriptures.online also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume 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. YahScriptures.online asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YahScriptures.online holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Bible Apocrypha Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of YahScriptures.online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, YahScriptures.online every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bible Apocrypha Now versus YahScriptures.online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Apocrypha NowYahScriptures.online
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (9 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB28 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%

YahScriptures.online

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

YahScriptures.online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?
Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YahScriptures.online free?
YahScriptures.online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Apocrypha Now or YahScriptures.online?
YahScriptures.online is rated higher. Bible Apocrypha Now averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while YahScriptures.online averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Bible Apocrypha Now or YahScriptures.online have ads?
Bible Apocrypha Now shows ads; YahScriptures.online does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Apocrypha Now or YahScriptures.online?
Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, and YahScriptures.online every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bible Apocrypha Now was updated on September 13, 2026 and YahScriptures.online on September 20, 2026.

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