Bible Library vs King James Explained
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Bible Library
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Bible Library is a beautifully crafted Bible app for reading, listening, and growing in faith ā completely free, with no ads and no subscriptions. READ ⢠Multiple Bible translations in five languages ⢠Old and New Testament, organized for effortless navigation ⢠Highlight verses in four colors, add notes and bookmarks ⢠Five hand-crafted themes ā Morning, Night, Sepia, Joy, and Blossom ā applied consistently on every screen LISTEN ⢠Natural text-to-speech that follows along verse by verse ⢠A redesigned audio player that never covers the text you're reading ⢠Optional background music for a peaceful reading atmosphere DAILY GOSPEL ⢠The Gospel and daily readings every day, with reflections ⢠A bell with your unread count, so you never miss a day ⢠Feast days and liturgical events at a glance BIBLE STUDIES ⢠Multi-day guided studies with day-by-day progress ⢠Featured studies and your personal study list ⢠Study schedules and gentle reminders that respect your time GROW ⢠My Journey: a map of every book you've visited, a garden that grows as you read, and your annual reading report ⢠Daily reading streaks, with shields that protect your progress ⢠More than 100 badges celebrating your walk through Scripture MADE FOR EVERYONE ⢠Designed for iPhone and iPad, with layouts that make the most of a larger screen ⢠Fully localized in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese ⢠Works offline ā your Bible is always with you ⢠Free forever: no ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls Download Bible Library today and make Scripture part of your every day.
King James Explained
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Read the King James Bible with a plain-English explanation for every single verse and chapter. Everything is on your device, no account, no ads, works offline. ⢠Full KJV, Old and New Testament ⢠Tap a verse for a short explanation ⢠Search by word or a reference like John 3:16 ⢠Bookmarks, reading plans, and verse of the day ⢠Share or copy a passage The KJV text is public domain in the United States. Explanations are AI-generated and may contain errors. They are a study aid, not a substitute for scholarly commentary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: King James Explained at every 3 days against Bible Library's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bible Library ships an update fortnightly, King James Explained every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bible Library | King James Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InterPegasus LLC | Rawlight Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Bible Library
No in-app purchases
King James Explained
No in-app purchases
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