Comparison

Holy New King James Version vs Bible ESV

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

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About

Holy New King James Version

This Bible application offers the New King James Version for daily study. It features an elegant interface with tools for navigation, note-taking, and audio playback, making it a companion for your faith journey.

Highlights
  • Verse of the day
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Bookmarks, highlights, and notes
  • Night mode
  • Customizable font size
  • Search functionality
Features
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The New King James Version (NKJV) is an English translation of the Holy Bible. NKJV Bible - New King James Version - Your Favorite Bible Version! Experience the power of God’s Word with this NKJV Bible application - an intelligent companion for your faith journey. Navigate seamlessly through verses with our user-friendly elegant interface such as verse pop-ups, bookmarks, highlights, notes, and many more interactive features. Features: # Enhanced screen for Smart Reading # Verse of the day # Play audio bible in the background with the screen off # Search # Bookmark, Highlight and Notes # Night Mode # Personalise Font size NKJV Bible application is the right tool to listen to the audio and text-to-speech versions of the Bible. This NKJV Audio Bible has the books of both the Old and New Testaments. You can read and hear the words of God at the same time. The user interface is designed for easy navigation with customizable verse marking options. Very easy access to all Chapters of the Holy Bible NKJV. You can share this app with friends and family via message or social network. Download the Holy New King James Version application, a completely new smart version! Hope you enjoy the app! We are looking forward to your feedback and any suggestions for improvement.

About

Bible ESV

This app offers a personalized daily sanctuary for your faith journey. It features audio narration of scripture, guided meditations, adaptive reading plans, and inspirational content tailored to your spiritual needs.

Highlights
  • Audio scripture narration
  • Daily personalized verses
  • Guided scripture meditations
  • Adaptive reading plans
  • Faith podcasts
  • Inspirational quotes and videos
Features
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Your faith journey, beautifully personal. This app isn't just another Bible app — it's a daily sanctuary built around you. From the moment you open it, every verse, plan, and prayer is tailored to what your soul needs most: peace, strength, hope, or guidance. Why believers love FaithFlow The Whole Bible, Beautifully Read Every translation you love — NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT and more — paired with rich, soothing audio narration. Listen on your commute, during prayer, or as you fall asleep. Audio Scripture & Podcasts Immerse yourself in the Word with professionally narrated chapters and curated faith podcasts from voices that uplift and inspire. Daily Verses That Speak to You Wake up to a verse handpicked for your season of life. Save favorites, share with loved ones, and watch your faith deepen day by day. Guided Peace & Strength Anxious? Overwhelmed? Tap into guided scripture meditations crafted for moments when you need God most. Reading Plans That Fit Your Life Whether you have 5 minutes or 30, our adaptive plans keep you consistent — without guilt, without pressure. Inspiring Quotes & Short Videos Bite-sized encouragement from scripture and great Christian thinkers, perfect for the scroll-tired soul. Built Around Your Spiritual Need Tell us what you're seeking — closer to God, healing, purpose, calm — and your home screen transforms to support exactly that. A home for your faith. Whether you're rediscovering scripture or have walked with Jesus all your life, FaithFlow meets you where you are — and gently leads you closer. Download app today. Let every day begin with the Word. Hope you enjoy the app! We are looking forward to your feedback and any suggestions for improvement.

Screenshots

Holy New King James Version4 screens
Bible ESV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible ESV at none against Holy New King James Version's 6. Bible ESV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Holy New King James Version's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Holy New King James Version sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bible ESV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Holy New King James Version holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible ESV has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Holy New King James Version versus Bible ESV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoly New King James VersionBible ESV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Number of ratings226 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRamana GangeshEsther Ogbuji

Customer experience

Holy New King James Version

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bible ESV

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative3.8%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Holy New King James Version

One-time6
  • IAP Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • IAP Coins Pack 2$1.99
  • IAP Coins Pack 3$2.99
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  • Six Month Pro$7.99
  • One Year Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99
None

Bible ESV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holy New King James Version free?
Holy New King James Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible ESV free?
Bible ESV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Holy New King James Version or Bible ESV?
Holy New King James Version is rated higher. Holy New King James Version averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bible ESV averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Holy New King James Version or Bible ESV have ads?
Holy New King James Version shows ads; Bible ESV does not.

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