# Coptic Reader vs Arabic English Dual Bible

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coptic Reader at none against Arabic English Dual Bible's 3. Coptic Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). Arabic English Dual Bible's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arabic English Dual Bible sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Coptic Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Coptic Reader against 5.0 for Arabic English Dual Bible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coptic Reader has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coptic Reader ships an update fortnightly, Arabic English Dual Bible every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coptic Reader | Arabic English Dual Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coptic-reader/id649434138/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-english-dual-bible/id6529529098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/649434141) | [Balasubramaniyan Thambusamy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701606111) |

## What reviewers say

### Coptic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coptic-reader/id649434138)

This app provides liturgical texts, rites, and services for the Coptic Orthodox Church. It dynamically assembles services based on the current day or selected dates, offering customizable language layers and display options. Features include Bible navigation, search, and presentation mode for church use.

**Highlights:** Dynamic service generation, Multi-language support (English, Arabic, Coptic), Customizable display of liturgical roles, Presentation mode for church services, Advanced search across liturgical documents and Bible, Synaxarion calendar with saint search, Bookmarks and presets for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 God-given effort
- 🙌 Comprehensive coverage of prayers and services
- 🤩 Excellent resource for Coptic Orthodox Christians
- 🙏 Blessed service
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Missing Coptic transliteration to English
- 🤔 Some issues with Arabic spelling and translation
- 🤔 Lack of copy/paste and bookmark features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect handling of feast day readings on Sundays
- Removal of portions of the Creed during Holy Week

**Requested features**

- Add Coptic transliteration to English and Arabic
- Improve Arabic translation accuracy
- Implement copy/paste and bookmark features
- Add audio playback for readings and hymns
- Improve search functionality


### Arabic English Dual Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-english-dual-bible/id6529529098)

Study the Holy Scriptures in Arabic and English simultaneously with this bilingual Bible app. It offers offline access, customizable reading styles, and a user-friendly interface for enhanced spiritual growth and language learning.

**Highlights:** Side-by-side Arabic and English text, Offline reading access, Customizable reading styles, User-friendly interface, Parallel translation comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Six Months Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| One Year Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coptic Reader free?

Coptic Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arabic English Dual Bible free?

Arabic English Dual Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coptic Reader or Arabic English Dual Bible?

Arabic English Dual Bible is rated higher. Coptic Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Arabic English Dual Bible averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coptic Reader or Arabic English Dual Bible have ads?

Arabic English Dual Bible shows ads; Coptic Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coptic Reader or Arabic English Dual Bible?

Coptic Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Arabic English Dual Bible every 3 months. Most recently, Coptic Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arabic English Dual Bible on October 24, 2026.

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