# Public Reading of Scripture vs Bible Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Reading of Scripture at none against Bible Note's 16. Public Reading of Scripture also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Bible Note's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 598) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Note sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Public Reading of Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Public Reading of Scripture against 4.8 for Bible Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Note has 24K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Public Reading of Scripture's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bible Note's.

Public Reading of Scripture ships an update every 3 weeks, Bible Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Reading of Scripture | Bible Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-note-sermon-notes/id6743159952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 598 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 212 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715354784) | [Note AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887476583) |

## What reviewers say

### Public Reading of Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895)

This app facilitates a more engaging Bible study experience through dramatized audio versions and community-focused reading plans. Track your progress and connect with others for a sustainable and enjoyable way to engage with scripture.

**Highlights:** Dramatized audio Bibles, Group reading plans, Bible progress tracker, Community connection, Structured daily readings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Great design
- 🎉 Wonderful way to read God's word
- 🎨 Excellent resource for studying the Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔊 Audio issues
- 💤 Loses connection frequently
- 🤔 Not as user-friendly as previous version

**Reported bugs**

- Text position jumps after switching from other apps
- Verse selection doesn't work as expected
- Verse of the day not updating
- Migrated data not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific verses to play
- Bring back speed/pitch control
- Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
- Reinstate context videos


### Bible Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-note-sermon-notes/id6743159952)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Reference, #54 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Capture and organize spiritual insights from sermons and personal reflections. This app offers recording, transcription, AI-powered summaries, and flashcards to deepen your faith study.

**Highlights:** Sermon recording and note-taking, Speech-to-text transcription, AI-powered scene recognition, Personalized summaries, Flashcard creation for study, Scripture memory and application tools

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Note Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Note Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleNote Plus,1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleNote Pro,1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BN Plus,weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BN Plus,weekly1 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleNote Plus,1month | $19.99 | per month |
| BibleNote Plus,1year | $39.99 | per year |
| BibleNote Pro,1year | $49.99 | per year |
| BN Plus,1year | $59.99 | per year |
| BN Plus,yearly1 | $64.99 | per year |
| BibleNote Plus,6months | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Bible Note Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| BN Plus,yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| BibleNote Pro,1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| BibleNote Plus,1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Feels close to God
- 📚 Helpful Bible study
- 📝 Easy note-taking
- 🤖 Smart summarization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked content
- 🔊 Lacks audio support for dyslexic users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view notes after recording

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Audio Bible reading feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Public Reading of Scripture free?

Public Reading of Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Public Reading of Scripture or Bible Note?

Bible Note is rated higher. Public Reading of Scripture averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Bible Note averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Public Reading of Scripture or Bible Note have ads?

Neither Public Reading of Scripture nor Bible Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Public Reading of Scripture or Bible Note?

Public Reading of Scripture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bible Note every 5 days. Most recently, Public Reading of Scripture was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bible Note on September 28, 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.*