# SDA HandBook vs Adventist Daily Bread

The clearest difference is rating: Adventist Daily Bread at 4.9 against SDA HandBook's 3.0. Adventist Daily Bread also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SDA HandBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Adventist Daily Bread sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Adventist Daily Bread holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

SDA HandBook ships an update every 6 weeks, Adventist Daily Bread every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SDA HandBook | Adventist Daily Bread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sda-handbook/id6599847609/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventist-daily-bread/id6761094431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owusu Samuel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749609351) | [Wuhan Yunye Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471286612) |

## What reviewers say

### SDA HandBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sda-handbook/id6599847609)

This app provides a comprehensive digital handbook for Seventh Day Adventists, offering access to church history, fundamental beliefs, music, sermons, and Sabbath school materials. It aims to be a centralized resource for SDA-related content.

**Highlights:** History of the Seventh Day Adventist church, Adventist Music Radio access, 28 fundamental beliefs (offline), SDA Sabbath School resources, SDA Hymn collection, PDF sermons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro 6m | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro 1Y | $6.99 | per year |


### Adventist Daily Bread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventist-daily-bread/id6761094431)

Start your day with a daily KJV Bible verse, an encouraging insight from Ellen G. White, and a practical reflection for Seventh-day Adventists. Stay connected to your faith with customizable notifications and a Sabbath countdown widget.

**Highlights:** Daily KJV Verse of the Day, Ellen G. White inspiration, Practical reflection, Sabbath Countdown widget, Customizable push notifications, Easy sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SDA HandBook free?

SDA HandBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Adventist Daily Bread free?

Adventist Daily Bread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SDA HandBook or Adventist Daily Bread?

Adventist Daily Bread is rated higher. SDA HandBook averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Adventist Daily Bread averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do SDA HandBook or Adventist Daily Bread have ads?

SDA HandBook shows ads; Adventist Daily Bread does not.

### Which is updated more often, SDA HandBook or Adventist Daily Bread?

SDA HandBook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Adventist Daily Bread every 5 days. Most recently, SDA HandBook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Adventist Daily Bread on October 31, 2026.

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