Comparison

NIV Bible vs Holy Version Bible App

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

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About

NIV Bible

Access and download the complete New International Version (NIV), NIrV, and NVI Bible texts for free. Enjoy features like daily verses, searchable scripture, personalized notes, and text-to-speech audio. Study with multiple Bible versions and commentaries.

Highlights
  • Stream and download NIV, NIrV, NVI texts
  • Daily verse and devotional reminders
  • Search scripture by word or phrase
  • Personalize with highlights and margin notes
  • Text-to-speech audio playback
  • Study with multiple views and commentaries
  • Journal rich-text note editor
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the NIV Bible! This special NIV Bible app (brought to you by Biblica & Zondervan) allows you to stream and download for FREE the complete New International Version (NIV), New International Revised Version (NIrV), and Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) text when you create an account. Try out for free the top NIV Bibles like the NIV Study Bible, NIV Application Bible, NIV MacArthur Study Bible and NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. The NIV is the most widely read and trusted Bible translation in contemporary English. The NIV delivers the very best combination of accuracy, readability, and clarity, making it easy to read and easy to understand. If you would like to learn more about Biblica’s ministry across the globe or support their work, please visit Biblica.com. For more information about the NIV translation, please visit theNIVBible.com. About the New International Version (NIV): The NIV Bible is… Accurate. The NIV translators are united by their conviction that the Bible is God’s inspired Word. That, along with their individual expertise and years of studying biblical languages, helps them to capture subtle nuances and the depth of meaning in the Bible. Readable. The NIV text has been carefully and thoughtfully designed to provide the best reading experience possible. Each phrase has been purposefully crafted with the end user in mind, and the NIV’s 8th- grade reading level makes it accessible to most English readers around the world. Clear. The Bible should be every bit as clear to you as it was to its original audience. The NIV translators take great care to balance accuracy, readability, and clarity using global English as it is spoken today. Beautiful. The NIV translators also prioritize literary beauty, resulting in a Bible translation that’s suitable for both private and public reading. Trustworthy. The NIV is translated by an independent, self-governing team of Bible scholars using the oldest and most reliable Bible manuscripts available today. No publisher, ministry, or other group can tell the committee how to translate God’s Word and there are safeguards in place to avoid theological bias. App Features: Stream and download the NIV, NIrV, and NVI FREE for offline use when you create an account. Begin your day with a daily verse and devotional reminder. Find Scripture easily using a word or phrase. Personalize your Bible reading experience by using highlights, margin notes and split screens. Listen to the Bible with text-to-speech audio, study with multiple views and take notes with our journal rich-text note editor. Over thirty Study Bibles and Commentary, including the top selling NIV Study Bible. Other Study Bibles and commentaries include the NIV Application Bible, NIV MacArthur Study Bible, NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible, Celebrate Recovery Bible, NIV Streams in the Desert Bible, NIV Essentials Study Bible, NIV Faith and Work Bible, NIV First Century Study Bible, NIV Foundation Study Bible, NIV Quest Study Bible, NIV Life Journey Bible and more. Other features include the ability to start a group plan or prayer list with family and friends, share verses via email, text, Twitter or Facebook, dark or light mode, read free reading plans or create your own custom plan, change font styles and sizes and sync across your favorite devices (phone, tablet and web). Have app questions or feature suggestions? Contact us at support@nivapp.bible See our terms at https://tecarta.com/terms

About

Holy Version Bible App

Access the Holy Bible offline with daily verses, audio narration, reading plans, and quizzes. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, highlights, and notes. Share inspiring scripture with others.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible access
  • Audio Bible narration
  • Daily reading plans
  • Bible quizzes
  • Verse images
  • Customizable text and themes
Features
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The Holy Bible App – Free, Offline & Full of God's Word The Holy Bible App is a FREE and offline Bible app that brings Scripture to your fingertips. Read or listen to the Bible anytime, anywhere—with powerful features like Audio Bible, Reading Plans, Bible Quizzes, Bible Quotes, and a built-in Bible Dictionary. Main Features: - Offline Access – Read the entire Bible even without an internet connection - Audio Bible – High-quality narration (requires internet) - Reading Plans – Choose from many reading plans or create your own - Bible Quiz – Test and grow your knowledge of Scripture - Bible Quotes – Get inspiring quotes by category to reflect and share Customize Your Bible: Verse Images – Create and share beautiful images of your favorite verses Highlights – Add custom color highlights for easy reference Bookmarks – Save your favorite passages to revisit anytime Notes – Write personal reflections; keep them private or share with others Share Scripture – Send verses to friends via social media, email, or text Reading Comfort – Adjust font size, style, and theme for easy reading day or night You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/the-bible-app-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/the-bible-app-terms/ Download now and enjoy the most complete Bible app experience!

Screenshots

NIV Bible4 screens
Holy Version Bible App4 screens

Verdict

The call

NIV Bible and Holy Version Bible App both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of NIV Bible's written reviews are positive against 36% of Holy Version Bible App's. NIV Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. NIV Bible sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Holy Version Bible App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NIV Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIV Bible has 11K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of NIV Bible's written reviews are positive against 36% of Holy Version Bible App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIV Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, Holy Version Bible App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NIV Bible versus Holy Version Bible App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIV BibleHoly Version Bible App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better4.7 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#146#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB149 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNIV Bible App, LLCFree App Studio

Customer experience

NIV Bible

All ratings10,889 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.6%

Holy Version Bible App

All ratings1,899 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative58.9%

Bugs and requests

NIV Bible

Requested features

1 request
  • Bring back the Touchpoints feature

Holy Version Bible App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NIV Bible

One-time10
  • New International Version$9.99
  • NIV Woman's Study Bible$12.99
  • NIV Foundation Study Bible$14.99
Show 7 more
  • NIV Bible Study Commentary$19.99
  • Listener's Bible NIV$19.99
  • NIV Quest Study Bible$24.99
  • NIV Study Bible$24.99
  • NIV Biblical Theo SB$24.99
  • NIV Cultural Backgd SB$24.99
  • NIV Application Bible$24.99
3 purchases

Holy Version Bible App

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NIV Bible free?
NIV Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holy Version Bible App free?
Holy Version Bible App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIV Bible or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible is rated higher. NIV Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Holy Version Bible App averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do NIV Bible or Holy Version Bible App have ads?
Holy Version Bible App shows ads; NIV Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, NIV Bible or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible ships an update every 3 weeks, and Holy Version Bible App every 5 weeks. Most recently, NIV Bible was updated on November 9, 2026 and Holy Version Bible App on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, NIV Bible or Holy Version Bible App?
NIV Bible currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Holy Version Bible App at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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