# Bible Apocrypha Now vs OpenFile Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenFile Chess at 100% against Bible Apocrypha Now's 17%. OpenFile Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Apocrypha Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OpenFile Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenFile Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Bible Apocrypha Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenFile Chess's.

Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, OpenFile Chess every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Apocrypha Now | OpenFile Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-apocrypha-now/id6462438203/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openfile-chess/id6759627581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Soares](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168660221) | [Hriday Bhambhvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879897859) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Apocrypha Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-apocrypha-now/id6462438203)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signature Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Signature Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium forever (no ads) | $59.99 | one-time |


### OpenFile Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openfile-chess/id6759627581)

This app combines a chess puzzle trainer with an interactive e-reader for classic chess books. It features spaced repetition for puzzle training, thematic decks, and engine analysis. Users can also read and step through classic chess books with move-by-move annotations.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition puzzle trainer, Themed puzzle decks, Interactive chess book reader, Stockfish 17 analysis, Move-by-move annotations, Explore alternate lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?

Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenFile Chess free?

OpenFile Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Apocrypha Now or OpenFile Chess?

OpenFile Chess is rated higher. Bible Apocrypha Now averages 2.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OpenFile Chess averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bible Apocrypha Now or OpenFile Chess have ads?

Bible Apocrypha Now shows ads; OpenFile Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Apocrypha Now or OpenFile Chess?

Bible Apocrypha Now ships an update every 6 months, and OpenFile Chess every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bible Apocrypha Now was updated on October 25, 2026 and OpenFile Chess on October 24, 2026.

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