Comparison

Storyteller Reader vs Scripture

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Create and read ebooks
  • Guided narration
  • EPUB support
  • Media Overlays
  • Immersive reading
  • Self-hosted backend integration
Features
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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!

About

Scripture

Features
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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

Screenshots

Storyteller Reader4 screens
Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Storyteller Reader versus Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryteller ReaderScripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane FriedmanKshitij Shaligram

In-app purchases

None

Storyteller Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Scripture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Storyteller Reader free?
Storyteller Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripture free?
Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Storyteller Reader or Scripture have ads?
Neither Storyteller Reader nor Scripture shows ads.

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