Comparison

Public Reading of Scripture vs Scripture Duck

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

Head to head
About

Public Reading of Scripture

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
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Transform Your Bible Study Experience The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) app is here to help make you successful in reading and listening to the Bible. It only takes 98 hours to listen to the whole Bible in English. With PRS, you can connect with a community devoted to the powerful practice of listening to the Bible in a way that is biblical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Key Features: Dramatized Audio Bibles Experience the Scriptures like never before with our dramatized audio Bibles. Professionally narrated with high-quality sound effects and background music, these audio renditions bring biblical stories to life. Whether you're listening alone or with a group, the dramatized versions offer a deeply enriching and memorable experience. Group Reading Plans Our group reading plans are crafted to encourage collective spiritual growth. Join or create groups to read and reflect on Scripture together. The app provides structured plans that guide you through coordinated daily readings, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. These plans are perfect for church groups, study circles, or family devotionals with lengths of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes per session. Bible Tracker Stay on track with your spiritual goals using our intuitive Bible Tracker. This feature helps you monitor your progress through different books and chapters of the Bible. It provides visual insights and reminders to keep you motivated and committed to your reading schedule. Whether you're aiming for a yearly Bible completion or a focused study on specific texts, the Bible Tracker is an indispensable tool for your spiritual journey. Our Mission: Deepen Your Understanding: The dramatized audio Bibles and guided reading plans provide a richer, more engaging way to comprehend the Scriptures. Foster Community: Connect with others through group reading plans, enhancing your spiritual growth as part of a supportive community. Track Your Progress: The Bible Tracker ensures you stay committed to your reading goals, offering a structured path to find discipline in reading God's Word.

About

Scripture Duck

Transform Bible memorization into an engaging game. Fly through levels, complete challenges, and build streaks to strengthen your memory of scripture. Compete with friends or practice alone in this fun, family-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Game-based scripture memorization
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Unlockable levels and campaign progression
  • Multiplayer competitions and leaderboards
  • Customizable duck avatar
  • Rewards, gems, and collectibles
  • Practice mode for focused memorization
Features
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Memorize Scripture Through Play! Scripture Duck transforms Bible memorization into a fun and rewarding game experience. Fly through exciting levels, complete daily challenges, build streaks, unlock cosmetics, and strengthen your memory of God’s Word one verse at a time. Whether you're practicing alone, competing with friends, or building a daily Scripture habit, Scripture Duck makes memorization engaging for players of all ages. Features * Fun game-based Scripture memorization * Daily challenges and streaks * Campaign progression and unlockable levels * Friendly multiplayer competitions and leaderboards * Customize your duck avatar * Earn rewards, gems, and collectibles * Practice mode for focused memorization * Explore different topics in Scripture * Designed for individuals, families, youth groups, and church communities Learn Through Repetition Scripture Duck uses repetition and gameplay to help reinforce Bible verses over time. Practice regularly to strengthen recall and build long-term memorization habits. Safe and Family Friendly * No ads * No open chat * Designed with privacy and safety in mind Optional Premium Features Optional premium subscriptions unlock additional content, gameplay features, customization, and enhanced progression experiences. Start your Scripture memorization journey today with Scripture Duck! Privacy Policy: https://scriptureduck.com/legal/privacy Terms: https://scriptureduck.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

Public Reading of Scripture4 screens
Scripture Duck4 screens

Verdict

The call

Public Reading of Scripture and Scripture Duck both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scripture Duck's written reviews are positive against 55% of Public Reading of Scripture's. Public Reading of Scripture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Scripture Duck sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Public Reading of Scripture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Public Reading of Scripture against 4.8 for Scripture Duck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Reading of Scripture has 615 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Public Reading of Scripture's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture Duck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Public Reading of Scripture ships an update every 3 weeks, Scripture Duck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Public Reading of Scripture versus Scripture Duck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublic Reading of ScriptureScripture Duck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (615 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings615 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.Tinibo

Customer experience

Public Reading of Scripture

All ratings607 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.6%

Scripture Duck

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Public Reading of Scripture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Scripture Duck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Public Reading of Scripture

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Scripture Duck

Subscriptions4
  • Faithful Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Faithful Family7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Faithful Plan (Annual)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • Faithful Family7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$4.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
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  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Public Reading of Scripture free?
Public Reading of Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripture Duck free?
Scripture Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Public Reading of Scripture or Scripture Duck?
Scripture Duck is rated higher. Public Reading of Scripture averages 4.7 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Scripture Duck averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Public Reading of Scripture or Scripture Duck have ads?
Neither Public Reading of Scripture nor Scripture Duck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Public Reading of Scripture or Scripture Duck?
Public Reading of Scripture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scripture Duck every 3 months. Most recently, Public Reading of Scripture was updated on November 4, 2026 and Scripture Duck on October 30, 2026.

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