Comparison

Sola Bible App vs Scroll Scripture

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

Head to head
About

Sola Bible App

Gain a deeper understanding of scripture with tools for word study, historical context, and interactive maps. Engage with a Bible chat that answers questions directly from the text and access audio versions and multiple translations. Features include offline access and a digital journal for notes.

Highlights
  • Original Greek and Hebrew word meanings
  • Historical context and cultural setting
  • Scripture-based Bible chat
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Offline access to content
  • Digital journaling
Features
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Finally understand what you're reading. Sola puts the original Greek and Hebrew behind every word, the historical context behind every verse, and a Bible chat that answers your questions from Scripture, not opinions. Sola is a Bible study app built for people who want to actually understand the Bible, not just get through it. WHAT YOU GET WORD STUDY Tap any word to see its original Hebrew or Greek meaning and trace it across all of Scripture. Built-in dictionary, lexicon, and concordance. No seminary required. BIBLE CHAT Ask anything. Get answers grounded directly in Scripture, with references you can check yourself. VERSE CONTEXT & COMMENTARY Every passage comes with its historical background, cultural setting, and original audience. Know the "why" behind what you're reading. READING PLANS Plans built around your goals, your pace, and your questions — a few minutes a day. AUDIO BIBLE Listen to any chapter, any time. MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS Read ESV, ASV, NET, and more. All free. HISTORICAL MAPS & INTERACTIVE TIMELINE See where biblical events happened and when. SMART SEARCH Find any verse, topic, theme, or keyword instantly. DIGITAL JOURNAL Write notes tied directly to specific passages. OFFLINE ACCESS Access downloaded content even when you're offline. Whether you've been studying the Bible for years or opening it for the first time, Sola meets you where you are and helps you go deeper. Join thousands of readers who finally feel like they understand what they're reading. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Sola Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription, offered monthly or annually. Pricing is shown in the app before you confirm and is charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.solabibleapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.solabibleapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Scroll Scripture

This app helps users deepen their faith through daily devotionals, guided Bible study, and prayer prompts. It also includes features to block distracting apps and display Bible verses on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Christian app blocker
  • Focus tracker
  • Audio Bible podcasts
  • Daily devotionals
  • Personalized prayer prompts
  • Bible verse lock screen widgets
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Turn your scrolling into time with God. Faith Mode brings Bible reading, study, and daily faith habits together in one Christian app. Scroll through Scripture one verse at a time, discover the meaning behind the words, and grow closer to God through daily reading, prayer, and reflection. KEY FEATURES • Bible Scroll: Read the Bible through an immersive, swipeable verse feed. Move through books and chapters at your own pace, save verses that speak to you, and share Scripture with friends and family. • Bible Study & Discoveries: Understand more of what you read through study cards filled with biblical meaning, context, and insights. Explore deeper study, related passages, and Hebrew or Greek word meanings to enrich your understanding of Scripture. • Daily Bible Verse: Start your day with a fresh verse and a moment to reflect. Save it, share it, or explore it further through Bible study. • Bible Reading Plans: Find a plan for your season of life. Follow daily readings and lessons, track your progress, and build a consistent Bible reading habit—one day at a time. • Audio Bible Stories: Experience biblical events through engaging audio stories that bring Scripture to life. Listen during your commute, quiet time, or everyday routine. • Bible Chat: Bring your questions into your Bible study. Explore passages, discuss biblical topics, and reflect on what you’re reading through an interactive conversation. • Saved Verses, Notes & Journaling: Keep meaningful Scripture and discoveries close. Add private notes, write reflections, and return to what you’ve been learning. • Prayer & Christian Focus: Make space for God through guided and personal prayer. Use app blocking and focus tools to reduce distractions and prioritize time in Scripture and prayer. • Bible Verse Lock Screen Widgets: Keep encouraging Scripture close with Bible verses on your Lock Screen. Turn a glance at your phone into a moment of reflection. Read with intention. Understand more deeply. Make room for God, every day. As of late October, an active subscription is required to use the app. LEGAL Terms of Service: https://faithmode.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://faithmode.app/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sola Bible App4 screens
Scroll Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sola Bible App and Scroll Scripture both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sola Bible App's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scroll Scripture's. Sola Bible App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Scroll Scripture's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sola Bible App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scroll Scripture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sola Bible App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroll Scripture has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sola Bible App's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scroll Scripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sola Bible App ships an update every 3 weeks, Scroll Scripture every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sola Bible App versus Scroll Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSola Bible AppScroll Scripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings) — better4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings231.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB136 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSterling ScottMax Mode, LLC

Customer experience

Sola Bible App

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scroll Scripture

All ratings1,052 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sola Bible App

Subscriptions4
  • Sola Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Sola Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Sola Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Sola Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Scroll Scripture

Subscriptions5
  • Faith Mode Unlimited Student Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Faith Mode Unlimited Student Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly Promo$29.991 Year
  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sola Bible App free?
Sola Bible App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Scripture free?
Scroll Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sola Bible App or Scroll Scripture?
Sola Bible App is rated higher. Sola Bible App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Scroll Scripture averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Sola Bible App or Scroll Scripture have ads?
Scroll Scripture shows ads; Sola Bible App does not.
Which is updated more often, Sola Bible App or Scroll Scripture?
Sola Bible App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scroll Scripture every 2 days. Most recently, Sola Bible App was updated on November 4, 2026 and Scroll Scripture on November 5, 2026.

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