Comparison

ZB Study vs Gathering Israel

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

Head to head
About

ZB Study

Access and study religious texts, including the Bible and Book of Mormon, directly on your mobile device. Search scriptures, explore doctrines, and deepen your understanding of sacred writings anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Search scriptures
  • Study religious texts
  • Access Bible
  • Access Book of Mormon
  • Access Doctrine & Covenants
  • On-the-go study
Features
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Search and Study the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants on the go!

About

Gathering Israel

Features
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Gathering Israel is a structured 24-week reading challenge to help you read the entire Book of Mormon. Stay on track with a weekly reading plan, mark chapters as you go, and build a daily reading streak. Features: - 24-week reading plan with weekly chapter assignments - Chapter-by-chapter reading with easy swipe navigation - Track your reading progress and completed chapters - Build and maintain daily reading streaks - Take personal notes on any verse - Sign in to sync your progress across devices - Daily reading reminders to keep you consistent - Dark mode support Whether you're reading the Book of Mormon for the first time or starting again, Gathering Israel keeps you motivated and organized throughout your journey.

Screenshots

ZB Study1 screens
Gathering Israel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZB Study at every 2 days against Gathering Israel's every 5 days. ZB Study also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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

ZB Study ships an update every 2 days, Gathering Israel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZB Study versus Gathering Israel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZB StudyGathering Israel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEast Watch ServicesSusheel Chanda

In-app purchases

None

ZB Study

No in-app purchases

None

Gathering Israel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZB Study free?
ZB Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gathering Israel free?
Gathering Israel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZB Study or Gathering Israel have ads?
Neither ZB Study nor Gathering Israel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZB Study or Gathering Israel?
ZB Study ships an update every 2 days, and Gathering Israel every 5 days. Most recently, ZB Study was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gathering Israel on October 31, 2026.

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