# Public Reading of Scripture vs Scripture Duck

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Reading of Scripture | Scripture Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-duck-bible-game/id6751727207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **615** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715354784) | [Tinibo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818680469) |

## 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


### Scripture Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-duck-bible-game/id6751727207)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Faithful Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Faithful Family | $9.99 | per month |
| Faithful Plan (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Faithful Family | $89.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*