Boom Writer vs Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boom Writer
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Boom Writer: Your Gateway to Creative Publishing Boom Writer is designed for writers who want a streamlined, effective way to share their work with readers, especially those offline. This innovative app allows authors to upload their manuscripts directly into the platform, making it easier than ever to manage and distribute their books.
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Access a modern English translation of the Bible offline. Features include audio playback, verse bookmarking, note-taking, and daily scripture notifications. Customize themes and fonts for a personalized reading experience.
- Offline Bible access
- Audio/text to speech
- Bookmark and highlight verses
- Make and share notes
- Verse of the Day notifications
- Customizable themes and fonts
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The Revised Standard Version (RSV) is a modern English translation of the Bible, first published in 1952. It aims to preserve the best of the King James tradition while incorporating advances in biblical scholarship and textual discoveries. The RSV is known for its accuracy, literary quality, and balance between literal translation and readability. It includes the Old and New Testaments, with an Apocrypha option, and has been widely used in churches, academic settings, and personal study for its clarity and reverence. WHY DOWNLOAD OUR BIBLE APP? - The app works offline. No internet connection or WIFI required. - Listen to the bible with our audio/text to speech feature. - Bookmark, highlight, make notes and share bible verses. - Verse of the Day, Gospel of the Day and Psalm of the Day with push notification alert. - Include all chapters of the bible - Customize theme with different fonts and day/night mode feature. - Easy to use interface with simple and minimal design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boom Writer at none against Revised Standard Version (RSV)'s 2. Boom Writer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Revised Standard Version (RSV) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Boom Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boom Writer | Revised Standard Version (RSV) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tshililo Tshiredo | Arsosa Network Inc. |
In-app purchases
Boom Writer
No in-app purchases
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
- Yearly Plan$6.99
- Life time plan$12.99
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