# The vs Scripture

The and Scripture both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scripture's written reviews are positive against 44% of The's. Scripture also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). The's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 3) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The has 34K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of The's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture's.

The ships an update every 3 months, Scripture every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The | Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-app/id6469683435/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-audio-bible-reader/id6744031196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 434 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HMA Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646376297) | [ScriptureApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805619881) |

## What reviewers say

### The

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-app/id6469683435)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access over 1000 Bibles in various languages with audio playback. Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, note-taking, highlighting, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Audio Bible playback, Adjustable font sizes, Chapter-by-chapter notes, Highlighting, Reading progress tracking, Customizable read screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to all Bibles | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all reading plans | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Reading Plans | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Bibles annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Daily Holy Bible App | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Uplifting and encouraging
- 🙏 Helps with daily spiritual life
- 👍 Fantastic app, use it all the time
- 👍 Helpful to get closer to God
- 🙌 Foundation of daily spiritual life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Ads and premium membership required
- 😞 Completely changed and functions removed
- 😞 Ads all the time, no standard versions
- 😞 Ads on the Bible, explosive app
- 😞 Too many annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Paid for lifetime, still can't access full app
- Purchased subscription but can't access features
- Took money but didn't provide access
- Couldn't read Bible because of ads
- Search function not working

**Requested features**

- Bring back previous app format
- Include NIV, NLT, and NKJV versions
- Improve AI voice quality and pronunciations
- Keep app up-to-date with new Bible translations


### Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-audio-bible-reader/id6744031196)

Listen to the Bible read aloud, one chapter at a time. This ad-free app helps you build a daily reading habit with a natural voice and offline playback. Track your progress and find peace with focused, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Listen to Bible chapters read aloud, Natural AI voice narration, Word-by-word highlighting, Offline playback, Background playback, Daily reading habit tracking, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per year |
| Scripture Pro - Annual Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The free?

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

### Is Scripture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The or Scripture?

Scripture is rated higher. The averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Scripture averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The or Scripture have ads?

The shows ads; Scripture does not.

### Which is updated more often, The or Scripture?

The ships an update every 3 months, and Scripture every 4 days. Most recently, The was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scripture on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*