Refuge 16 vs Rhema Bible Study
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refuge 16
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This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can: watch or listen to past messages; stay up to date with push notifications; share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email; and download messages for offline listening. Mobile app version: 6.21.1
Rhema Bible Study
This app offers a deep dive into biblical texts, providing answers grounded in historical sources like commentaries and lexicons. It allows users to compare different theological perspectives and explore scripture alongside historical church traditions. Designed for serious study, it features a clean interface and respects the integrity of the text.
- AI-powered study partner citing sources
- Access to commentaries, lexicons, and confessions
- Compare theological viewpoints across traditions
- Multiple Bible translations including Apocrypha
- Reading plans, highlights, and notes
- Cross-references and Old-to-New Testament connections
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Rhema is a Bible study app for people who want to go deeper than a reader. Ask a question about any passage and get an answer grounded in commentary, Hebrew and Greek lexicons, the Church Fathers, and the great confessions - not in someone's opinion. Read Scripture alongside the Church that has been reading it for two thousand years. WHO IT IS FOR • Pastors preparing sermons • Seminary students working through exegesis • Christians who have outgrown a plain reader • Anyone who wants a quiet, beautiful place to study WHAT IS INSIDE • Every book, every chapter, three translations (BSB, WEB, KJV) including the Apocrypha • Study Canvas — an AI study partner that cites its sources instead of making things up • Ninety thousand verse commentaries drawn from seven historic sources • Fourteen thousand Greek and Hebrew lexicon entries • More than fifty confessions and catechisms, fully searchable • Reading plans, highlights, notes with folders, cross-references, and Old-to-New Testament connections • Compare Mode — ask a theological question and see how different traditions answer BUILT TO BE TRUSTED Rhema is careful. Every claim is tied to a source. When scholars disagree, Rhema shows you the disagreement instead of smoothing it over. You can see exactly where every quote comes from, and skip anything you would rather not trust. DESIGN THAT RESPECTS THE TEXT Serif typography for Scripture. Quiet, earthy colors. Works in light or dark. No ads, ever. FREE FOREVER, WITH OPTIONAL PRO The core reader, one reading plan, and Limited use of Study Canvas are free forever. Pro unlocks the full commentary library, the full lexicon, all reading plans, and our highest study limits - starting with a 3-day free trial. Questions or feedback? hello@rhemabible.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refuge 16 at none against Rhema Bible Study's 2. Rhema Bible Study's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Rhema Bible Study sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Refuge 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Refuge 16 ships an update every 11 months, Rhema Bible Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refuge 16 | Rhema Bible Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Refuge 16 | Robert Courson |
In-app purchases
Refuge 16
No in-app purchases
Rhema Bible Study
- Rhema Pro Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Rhema Pro Annual3 Days trial$74.991 Year
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