Comparison

REF vs Scripla

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

Head to head
About

REF

Access a vast and growing library of curated Christian audiobooks. Enjoy unlimited listening across all genres with a monthly membership, including offline playback and new titles added regularly. Get your first month free and cancel anytime.

Highlights
  • Curated Christian audiobooks
  • New titles added monthly
  • Unlimited listening access
  • Offline playback
  • All titles available to all members
  • Family plan option
Features
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Your ultimate library of thoughtful Christian audiobooks awaits! REF-UL is the only app that gives you access to a large, continually growing, and thoughtfully curated list of Christian audiobooks. - Enjoy selections from every genre - See new titles added every month - Listen to any book you can find, any time you want - Curators that will guide you in your search for theologically sound, thoughtful, and inspirational Christian audiobooks With your membership, you will gain unlimited access to our entire catalog of Christian audiobooks. Unlike many membership services, ALL of our titles will be available to all members for listening. - Get access to dozens of new titles each month - Stream books from our user-friendly mobile apps - Queue up an unlimited number of titles for listening - No time limit to finish each title - Listen anywhere, including offline (airports, planes, remote locations) A typical audiobook can cost from $15 to $25. For $9.99 per month ($19.99 per month for a Family Plan), you can stream multiple audiobooks each month. - Get your first month free - Cancel at any time - All titles available for listening all the time (no premium or exclusive tiers) - 6+ books per month* for less than the price of 1 (*based on an average of 5 hours per audiobook)

About

Scripla

This app transforms Bible study into a creative writing experience. Users can read scripture, write personal commentaries, and share their insights with a community. It offers tools for in-depth biblical research, reflection, and collaborative study.

Highlights
  • Write and publish commentaries
  • Organize studies by topics
  • Compare 18 Bible translations
  • Access dictionaries and commentaries
  • Advanced search functionality
  • Encrypted journaling
  • Community sharing and collaboration
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Scripla — Where Bible Study Becomes Bible Writing Read scripture, write commentary, and share what you're learning with a community doing the same. Scripla turns Bible study into something you create, not just consume. Built for pastors, students, theologians, and anyone going deeper in God's Word. Write Commentaries Reflect on a verse, a chapter, or a theme. Keep your work private or publish it to the community. Bring your studies to life with embedded images, video, and interactive questions. Topics Connect related commentaries, insights, and discussions under themes like Faith, Forgiveness, or Prophecy. Topics give your scripture journey structure — and make it easier to come back to what you've learned. Study Space A dedicated workspace for biblical research and writing: • 18 Bible translations to compare side-by-side • Trusted dictionaries and classic commentaries • Advanced verse and topic search • Writing canvas • Encrypted journaling Community Read commentaries from others, comment on shared studies, and collaborate on group projects. Scripture is better in fellowship. Who It's For • Theologians and Scholars: Develop and share in-depth biblical analyses. • Students and Educators: Create interactive study materials for teaching and learning. • Pastors and Church Members: Engage the Church Body with shared insights and discussions for Bible Studies and Sermons. • Individuals Seeking Deeper Understanding: Reflect personally on scriptures and document your spiritual journey. Download Scripla and start writing what you're learning. Pursue God with Scripla.

Screenshots

REF4 screens
Scripla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scripla at 4.5 against REF's 1.0. Scripla also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). REF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

Scripla holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REF ships an update every 2 months, Scripla every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
REF versus Scripla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFScripla
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRefuel Media LLCScripla LLC

Customer experience

REF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Scripla

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REF

No in-app purchases

None

Scripla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REF free?
REF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripla free?
Scripla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REF or Scripla?
Scripla is rated higher. REF averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scripla averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do REF or Scripla have ads?
Neither REF nor Scripla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REF or Scripla?
REF ships an update every 2 months, and Scripla every 16 months. Most recently, REF was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scripla on October 3, 2026.

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