Comparison

Pax Bible vs Scripture Roots

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

Scripture Roots

Features
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Understand the Bible Better with Scripture Roots Want to get more from your Bible study? Scripture Roots is a simple Bible Study App for anyone who wants to know the real meaning behind every word. We help you see the original Hebrew Greek Bible text so you can get a deeper understanding of God's Word. Whether you're doing a daily devotional or a deep scripture analysis, our tool helps you grow your faith. It's more than a bible verse search; it's an easy-to-use lexicon app and theology app for Christian education. ** Easy Word Study: ** Tap any word to see its Hebrew or Greek root. This word study bible style makes the etymology of scripture easy to understand. ** Strong’s Concordance: ** Get clear definitions and hear how words are pronounced using Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. It’s the perfect KJV Strong's or NASB Hebrew Greek tool. ** Smart Search: ** Look up verses using original language meanings, not just English words. It's a great bible scholar tool that anyone can use. ** Follow the Roots: ** See how the same root word is used throughout the Bible to find the main themes of biblical roots. ** Simple Design: ** A clean look that helps you focus on reading and learning on your phone. Why use Scripture Roots? Most Bible apps only show you the translation. Scripture Roots shows you the history and meaning of every single word. Whether you're a pastor or just starting out, this bible study companion makes it easy to study the word of God. Get a "Deep dive Bible study word meanings" and "Hebrew and Greek root word analysis for Christians" to start "understanding biblical context through original text" today.

Screenshots

Pax Bible4 screens
Scripture Roots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pax Bible at every 10 days against Scripture Roots's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pax Bible ships an update every 10 days, Scripture Roots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pax Bible versus Scripture Roots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPax BibleScripture Roots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPax Bible VereinOwenRay BV

In-app purchases

None

Pax Bible

No in-app purchases

None

Scripture Roots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pax Bible free?
Pax Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripture Roots free?
Scripture Roots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pax Bible or Scripture Roots have ads?
Neither Pax Bible nor Scripture Roots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pax Bible or Scripture Roots?
Pax Bible ships an update every 10 days, and Scripture Roots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pax Bible was updated on October 5, 2026 and Scripture Roots on October 8, 2026.

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