Storyteller Reader vs Scripture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Storyteller Reader
Create and read ebooks with guided narration on your device. This self-hosted platform allows you to enjoy EPUB books, including those with immersive reading features. Pair it with a backend server for automatic alignment of audiobooks and ebooks.
- Create and read ebooks
- Guided narration
- EPUB support
- Media Overlays
- Immersive reading
- Self-hosted backend integration
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Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with guided narration. You can use the app to read any EPUB books, including those with Media Overlays (also called “immersive reading” or “guided narration”) on your device, or you can pair it with the Storyteller self-hosted backend server, which can automatically align audiobooks and ebooks for immersive reading!
Scripture
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Start every day grounded in God's Word. Scripture is your daily companion for faith, reflection, and prayer. Each morning, a hand-curated Bible verse meets you where you are — personalized to your spiritual focus, whether you're seeking peace, strength, healing, or guidance. DAILY SCRIPTURE A new verse every day, chosen based on the themes that matter most to you. No noise. No clutter. Just the Word. PRAYER JOURNAL Write your prayers tied directly to today's scripture. Build a personal record of your conversations with God — every entry a testimony of His faithfulness over time. STREAK & MILESTONES Build a daily habit with your scripture streak. Open the app each day to keep your flame alive, and unlock milestone badges as your consistency grows — from Seedling to Crown MADE FOR YOUR JOURNEY Whether you're new to faith, growing, deepening, or returning — Scripture adapts to where you are. Select your focus areas and let the daily verse speak directly to your season. MULTILINGUAL Read your daily verse in English, Korean (한국어), or Spanish (Español). The full experience is available in all three languages. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED Warm parchment tones, elegant Cormorant Garamond typeface, and a distraction-free reading experience that feels like quiet time, not an app. COMPLETELY FREE No account required. No subscription. No ads. Everything is stored privately on your device. "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." — Psalm 119:105
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scripture at 13.0 against Storyteller Reader's 16.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Storyteller Reader | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shane Friedman | Kshitij Shaligram |
In-app purchases
Storyteller Reader
No in-app purchases
Scripture
No in-app purchases









