Comparison

Pax Bible vs PrivateShelf

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

Head to head
About

Pax Bible

Features
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The Pax Bible apps offer many cool features, yet appear modest and straightforward. Free of charge and ad-free. Ten Bible translations are pre-installed, and over 2000 more in over 800 languages can be easily imported. The app itself is currently available in 6 languages. The iOS app offers the full range of functions also when offline. A login or a registration is not necessary. One of the outstanding features is the comparison function. This allows two translations to be read synchronously side by side, in the same or a different language. If the selected translations contain the Strong numbers for the Hebrew and Greek root words, tapping on a word will also highlight the corresponding word in the other column. The search function offers simple yet powerful options, such as searching for multiple words that must be close to each other, regardless of their order. When the comparison function is active, both translations are searched simultaneously. The words or parts of sentences found are highlighted in color. In addition, individual words, verses or chapters can be marked with freely definable colors. For words, you can choose whether they should be displayed accordingly in just one verse, in one chapter or in the entire Bible. Thanks to the Strong numbers, the colors of the words in other translations are also displayed. Other functions include: • Highlight Jesus' words in color • Extensive list of parallel passages • Searchable notes on verses • Roll the dice to select a "random" verse • Reading plans (e.g. PowerHour) • Create QR codes: If these are pictured from a screen with the camera app, the installed Pax Bible app or otherwise a browser opens at the selected location • Read aloud function (not available for all languages) • Dimmed mode • Bible statistics with all words, sorted by frequency • Super fast None of the functions mentioned are presented in an intrusive way, so it is easy to focus on God's word, which is the main purpose of the Pax Bible apps. May God touch many hearts through the Pax Bible apps!

About

PrivateShelf

Features
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A private audiobook player designed for Plex users who care about listening comfort. Connect seamlessly to your own Plex server and enjoy a listening experience tailored specifically for audiobooks — clean, focused, and distraction-free. Key features include: Skip intros and outros for uninterrupted listening Sleep timer so you can relax without worry AirPlay support for easy playback on supported devices Chapter navigation to jump exactly where you want Author-based browsing to organize your library Multi-language support: English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese Custom theme colors to match your personal style This isn’t just another media player. It’s a comfortable, thoughtfully designed audiobook app, built to make listening feel effortless.

Screenshots

Pax Bible4 screens
PrivateShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pax Bible at 3 against PrivateShelf's 1. Pax Bible also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pax Bible versus PrivateShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPax BiblePrivateShelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPax Bible Verein宇 金

In-app purchases

None

Pax Bible

No in-app purchases

None

PrivateShelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pax Bible free?
Pax Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrivateShelf free?
PrivateShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pax Bible or PrivateShelf have ads?
Neither Pax Bible nor PrivateShelf shows ads.

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