Comparison

Bible Chat AI vs Kept

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

Head to head
About

Bible Chat AI

This app offers a KJV Bible reader with AI-powered study chat, daily reflections, and assistance in crafting personal prayers. Ask questions about scripture, explore explanations, and find guidance for prayer. It helps build a daily spiritual rhythm and saves study history.

Highlights
  • AI Bible study chat
  • KJV Bible reader
  • Daily verse and devotional
  • Personal prayer writing assistance
  • Save conversation history
  • Scripture context exploration
Features
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Bring your Bible questions to a clearer starting point. Christian Companion pairs a KJV Bible reader with AI study chat, daily reflections, and help writing personal prayers. ASK A BIBLE QUESTION Ask about a verse or passage. Explore an explanation, then read the surrounding chapter and check quoted text in the Bible. READ SCRIPTURE IN CONTEXT Read the King James Version by book and chapter, or open a specific verse. Translation preferences for chat replies do not change the KJV Bible reader. FIND WORDS FOR PRAYER Ask for help writing a prayer of gratitude, patience, or guidance. Make the suggested words your own. BUILD A DAILY RHYTHM Return to a daily verse, prayer, and devotional. Mark daily activities complete as you make time for reflection. KEEP YOUR STUDY TOGETHER Sign in to keep conversation history. Saved study preferences can personalize later chats; view and clear them in Settings. Chat replies are generated by AI and can contain mistakes. Check Scripture quotations and interpretations against the Bible. Character styles are AI portrayals, not the actual biblical people. Some features require a paid Plus subscription. Available prices and subscription terms are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.astralabstudios.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.chatholybible.com/terms-conditions

About

Kept

Features
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Kept is a calm, focused daily Scripture companion. One verse, deeply understood, delivered when you're ready. Built for Christians who want a more intentional Scripture practice. Each day, Kept sends carefully chosen Scripture with brief interpretation, historical context, and a reflection prompt. The Word, and the room to receive it. WHAT KEPT DELIVERS ▸ One verse a day on your schedule (1–3 deliveries per day) ▸ Brief interpretation and historical context with every verse ▸ Reflection prompts written for personal application ▸ Five Bible translations bundled — KJV, WEB, WEBBE, ASV, YLT — fully offline, no account required ▸ 1,600+ verses across 14 themed collections (Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Peace, Love, Gratitude, Hope, Grace, Prayer, Purpose, Joy, Patience, Salvation, Provision) ▸ Discover or Focused mode — receive verses across all 14 collections, or narrow to just the themes you need ▸ Random Window — optional surprise verses delivered at unpredictable moments within your chosen hours ▸ Home screen and lock screen widgets — Scripture always visible ▸ Reading streak — quietly tracks the days you show up ▸ Favorites, bookmarking, and one-tap share ▸ iCloud sync — your translation, schedules, and collections stay in sync across devices GO DEEPER (PREMIUM) ▸ Expandable study view on every verse — context, reflection, cross-references ▸ Ten Commandments — full text and per-commandment study (original context, modern meaning, NT connections) ▸ Book Summaries for all 66 books — author, themes, key verses, narrative context ▸ Guided reading plans — Faith Foundations (7 days), Building Peace (21 days), Walk with Christ (40 days) ▸ All collection libraries unlocked ▸ All widget sizes ▸ Multiple delivery times per day WHY "KEPT"? The name comes from Psalm 121: "The Lord is thy keeper... He shall preserve thy soul." Kept exists to remind you, daily, that you are held by the One whose Word never returns void. The Word does the work. You receive it. FREE AND PREMIUM • Free: One daily verse, basic collections, small home screen widget • Premium: everything above, with a 7-day free trial PRIVACY No accounts. No tracking. Your reading habits stay on your device. We don't collect personal data. PERFECT FOR - Christians who want a calm, intentional Scripture practice - New or returning believers seeking a gentle daily rhythm - Anyone who wants depth over breadth in Scripture - Lock screen and home screen widget enthusiasts - KJV, WEB, WEBBE, ASV, and YLT readers who want a beautiful, distraction-free experience SUBSCRIPTIONS Kept Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://kept.vibe2viable.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kept.vibe2viable.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bible Chat AI4 screens
Kept4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bible Chat AI at fortnightly against Kept's every 3 months. Bible Chat AI also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. Bible Chat AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Kept sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Chat AI ships an update fortnightly, Kept every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bible Chat AI versus Kept: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Chat AIKept
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAstralab Studios, Inc.Vibe2Viable LLC

Bugs and requests

Bible Chat AI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working/stuck
  • Lost processing/prayers
  • Inappropriate notification received
  • Sensitive topics declined

Requested features

8 requests
  • Clarify lifetime subscription options
  • Remove or adjust weekly message limits
  • Offer a free version or lower cost
  • Fix the app not working/stuck issue
  • Restore lost data/progress
Show 3 more
  • Remove inappropriate ads
  • Fix inappropriate notification issue
  • Allow answers on sensitive topics

Kept

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bible Chat AI

Subscriptions3
  • ChatHolyBible - Plus - Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • ChatHolyBible - Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ChatHolyBible - Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bible Chat & Study Plus$9.99
  • Plus Membership - Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Kept

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Bible Chat AI free?
Bible Chat AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kept free?
Kept is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bible Chat AI or Kept have ads?
Neither Bible Chat AI nor Kept shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Chat AI or Kept?
Bible Chat AI ships an update fortnightly, and Kept every 3 months. Most recently, Bible Chat AI was updated on November 12, 2026 and Kept on November 13, 2026.

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