# HOLY BIBLE vs Bless

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOLY BIBLE at none against Bless's 2. HOLY BIBLE also leads on ratings volume (125 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Bless's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bless sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HOLY BIBLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bless holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOLY BIBLE has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HOLY BIBLE ships an update weekly, Bless every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOLY BIBLE | Bless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-any-version/id6497404035/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bless-scroll-catholic-bible/id6807077663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) | [Funn Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772101208) |

## What reviewers say

### HOLY BIBLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-any-version/id6497404035)

Access multiple Bible translations, navigate scripture with ease, and personalize your reading experience. This app allows you to highlight, bookmark, and take notes, with offline reading capabilities. Build a daily Bible habit with reading plans and reminders.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Offline reading, Highlighting and note-taking, Customizable text and themes, Daily reading plans, Easy navigation and search

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bless-scroll-catholic-bible/id6807077663)

Explore the Catholic Bible presented as a scrollable feed, with each verse on its own screen. Access commentary from saints and Church documents, detailed study tools, and daily liturgical information. Personalize your experience with notes and reading streaks.

**Highlights:** Scrollable verse feed, Commentary from saints and Church documents, Verse study with original languages, Liturgical calendar and saint of the day, Daily verse and theme discovery, Private notes and reading streaks, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bless Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bless Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOLY BIBLE free?

HOLY BIBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bless free?

Bless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HOLY BIBLE or Bless?

Bless is rated higher. HOLY BIBLE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Bless averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do HOLY BIBLE or Bless have ads?

HOLY BIBLE shows ads; Bless does not.

### Which is updated more often, HOLY BIBLE or Bless?

HOLY BIBLE ships an update weekly, and Bless every 2 weeks. Most recently, HOLY BIBLE was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bless on October 31, 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.*