Comparison

Reformed Reader Plus vs Pilgrim

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

Head to head
About

Reformed Reader Plus

Explore the core tenets of Reformed theology with a curated library of confessions and catechisms. Features include easy navigation, scripture proofs, memory functions, and advanced search capabilities for in-depth study.

Highlights
  • Curated Reformed confessions and catechisms
  • Easy navigation and intuitive interface
  • Scripture proofs for theological doctrines
  • Memory features for saving favorite sections
  • Advanced search for themes and doctrines
Features
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Discover the depth and richness of Reformed theology with our innovative app, designed to bring the timeless truths of Reformed confessions and catechisms right to your fingertips. Access a curated collection of Reformed confessions and catechisms, including the Westminster Confession of Faith, Heidelberg Catechism, and more. -Easy Navigation: Seamlessly explore the documents with an intuitive interface, making it simple to find and read specific sections or topics. -Scripture Proofs: Dive deeper into the foundational scripture proofs supporting each confession and catechism, enhancing your understanding and study. -Memory Features: Save your favorite sections and bookmark key passages for quick reference and ongoing reflection. -Dig Deeper: Utilize advanced search options to explore specific themes, doctrines, or scriptural references across the entire library.

About

Pilgrim

A Bible companion for Protestants offering daily readings, in-depth study, and shared prayer plans. Access multiple translations, offline content, and a catechism browser. Focuses on thoughtful engagement without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Shared reading and prayer plans
  • Catechism browser
  • Verse and catechism memory tools
  • Sermon note linking
Features
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A Bible-first companion for thoughtful Protestants. Pilgrim brings daily reading, deeper study, and shared plans into one place — and lets you bring anyone along. Free. No ads. No subscription. Prayer lists now live in a separate app called Prayer. Your prayers are still here until you move them. EIGHT TRANSLATIONS, FREE Read in ESV, CSB, NIV, NLT, NASB, KJV, ASV, or WEB. Modern translations stream from the Pilgrim proxy. KJV, ASV, WEB, and the Berean Standard Bible are bundled for full offline reading — on a plane, in the woods, anywhere. SHARE WITH ANYONE Send a reading plan to a friend and walk through it together. Tap any verse to share it as a route.bible link. No closed networks, no follower counts. You decide who's in. READING PLANS THAT GO SOMEWHERE Bible-in-a-Year, your way: chronological, canonical, or both at once. The Heidelberg Catechism over 52 weeks. The Westminster Shorter and Larger. MacArthur's 30-day mastery method. Plus thirteen shorter plans — Psalms, the Gospels, Genesis through Joshua, and more. CATECHISM BROWSER The Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Shorter, Westminster Larger, and Luther's Small Catechism — every question, every answer, every proof text. Read straight through or jump by question number. Tap any reference to open it in the Reader. MEMORY Verse cards and catechism cards in one rhythm. Spaced review at your pace. No leaderboards. No streak shaming. NOTES Sermon notes auto-link Scripture references back to the Reader. FREE BY DESIGN ESV is licensed from Crossway for non-commercial use. CSB, NIV, and NLT come through the same non-commercial channel. NASB ships via the YouVersion Platform under Lockman's terms. Pilgrim stays free with no in-app purchases. CONTACT Bug? Feature request? https://everlight-digital.com/support — or email brendan@everlight-digital.com.

Screenshots

Reformed Reader Plus4 screens
Pilgrim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilgrim at every 11 days against Reformed Reader Plus's every 4 months. Pilgrim also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Reformed Reader Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reformed Reader Plus against 5.0 for Pilgrim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reformed Reader Plus ships an update every 4 months, Pilgrim every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reformed Reader Plus versus Pilgrim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReformed Reader PlusPilgrim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth BrownBRENDAN ISAAC PRATT

Customer experience

Reformed Reader Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilgrim

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reformed Reader Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Pilgrim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reformed Reader Plus free?
Reformed Reader Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilgrim free?
Pilgrim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reformed Reader Plus or Pilgrim?
Reformed Reader Plus and Pilgrim are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Reformed Reader Plus or Pilgrim have ads?
Neither Reformed Reader Plus nor Pilgrim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reformed Reader Plus or Pilgrim?
Reformed Reader Plus ships an update every 4 months, and Pilgrim every 11 days. Most recently, Reformed Reader Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pilgrim on October 24, 2026.

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