Comparison

Bible Time vs Disciple Mode

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

Head to head
About

Bible Time

This app encourages users to read a Bible chapter before accessing distracting apps, helping to reduce screen time and build a daily devotional habit. It offers various reading plans and Bible translations, with offline access to chapters.

Highlights
  • Read Bible chapter before app access
  • Reduce distracting screen time
  • Build Bible reading streak
  • Multiple reading plans
  • Choice of Bible translations
  • Offline chapter access
Features
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Scripture before screen time. BibleTime is a Christian app designed to help you put God's Word before digital distraction. Before opening the apps that usually pull your attention away, BibleTime creates a sacred pause: write a Bible chapter, spend time in Scripture, or pray first. Instead of reaching straight for social media, you begin with something meaningful. Over time, every chapter you complete becomes part of your own personal Bible, and every prayer becomes part of your personal prayer book. Less mindless scrolling. More Scripture. More prayer. More time with God. WHY BIBLETIME • Write before you scroll – Pause distracting apps until you complete your Bible chapter or prayer. Free includes one blocking rule; more rules require Premium. • Build your personal Bible – Move through Scripture chapter by chapter and build a Bible that reflects your journey. Free includes one new chapter each day; unlimited chapters require Premium. • Create your personal prayer book – Daily prayers are free. Personal prayers written from your own words and intentions require Premium. • Build a lasting Bible habit – BibleTime remembers your progress and helps you continue where you left off. • Follow a reading plan – Chronological, traditional, thematic, New Testament-first and more. Pick your plan when you start; switching plans later requires Premium. • Choose your Bible translation – KJV, NIV, ESV, NKJV, NLT and more. Pick your translation when you start; switching translations later requires Premium. • Make Scripture personal – Highlight verses, add notes and reflect on what you read. • Works offline – Keep reading and writing without an internet connection. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: • One new Bible chapter each day • Daily prayers in your prayer book • One app-blocking rule • Your chosen translation and reading plan • The Fade in writing style and the classic book look BibleTime Premium (subscription required): • Unlimited Bible chapters every day • Personal prayers written from your own words • Unlimited app-blocking rules • Switch Bible translations and reading plans anytime • All writing styles: Pen, Typewriter and Read-along • All book covers, papers, fonts and text colours • All background music tracks PERFECT IF YOU WANT TO • Put Scripture before social media • Spend more intentional time with God • Build a daily Bible-reading and writing habit • Keep your own personal prayer book • Replace doomscrolling with Scripture and prayer • Slowly journey through all 1,189 chapters of the Bible HOW IT WORKS • Choose your Bible translation and reading plan. • Select the distracting apps you want BibleTime to pause. • When you reach for one of those apps, BibleTime brings you back to Scripture first. • Complete your chapter or prayer. • Continue to your app while BibleTime keeps track of your progress. Each chapter adds another page to your journey. Each prayer becomes part of your story. And each pause is another chance to choose Scripture before screen time. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BibleTime Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Prices and any free trial are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://itsgodtime.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1c24ffa22f3380ff9ceaf427bbf17966 Terms of Use: https://itsgodtime.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-1c24ffa22f338080bc79ca3762a4453a

About

Disciple Mode

This app helps users build spiritual habits by locking distracting applications until a daily Bible chapter is read. It encourages focus on faith and offers features like digital fasting challenges and accountability partners.

Highlights
  • Faith-focused app locking
  • Digital fasting challenges
  • Accountability partners
  • AI Bible chat
  • Daily devotionals
  • Multiple Bible translations
Features
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Disciple Mode – Read one chapter of the Bible to unlock your apps Take your faith seriously and stay focused on God’s Word. Disciple Mode helps you build powerful spiritual habits by locking distracting apps until you’ve read your daily Bible chapter. Grow in faith, resist distractions, and become a true disciple in the digital age. How It Works LOCK YOUR APPS: Choose which apps to lock — social media, games, or anything that steals your time. READ TO UNLOCK: Unlock your apps only after reading at least one Bible chapter. STAY ACCOUNTABLE: Add a partner to see your progress and encourage your consistency. Features You’ll Love • NEW: DIGITAL FASTING CHALLENGES – Break strongholds with structured 3-Day Esther, 7-Day Jericho, and 21-Day Daniel fasts. • Faith-Focused App Locking – Stay disciplined by reading the Bible before unlocking apps. • AI Bible Chat – Ask questions and get Scripture-based insights instantly. • Daily Devotionals – Stay inspired with handpicked prayers each day. • Multiple Translations – Read in KJV, Spanish, and Catholic versions. • Reading Plans – Follow structured plans for daily growth. • Grace Tokens – Unlock with prayer when life gets busy. Why Disciple Mode? In a world full of distractions, Disciple Mode helps you put God first. Every time you reach for your phone, you’ll be reminded to pause, open your Bible, and reconnect with what matters most. Start your journey today. Read. Reflect. Unlock. Support: hi@disciplemode.app Privacy Policy: https://www.disciplemode.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.disciplemode.app/terms/

Screenshots

Bible Time4 screens
Disciple Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Disciple Mode at none against Bible Time's shown. Bible Time's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Bible Time sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Disciple Mode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible Time against 4.9 for Disciple Mode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 108 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bible Time's written reviews are positive against 92% of Disciple Mode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Time ships an update every 8 days, Disciple Mode every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bible Time versus Disciple Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible TimeDisciple Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings)4.9 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings40108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarjinder GoyalYomi Sima

Customer experience

Bible Time

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Disciple Mode

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bible Time

Subscriptions9
  • Premium$5.997 Days
  • Premium2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium$12.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year
8 purchases

Disciple Mode

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Bible Time free?
Bible Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disciple Mode free?
Disciple Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible Time or Disciple Mode?
Disciple Mode is rated higher. Bible Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Disciple Mode averages 4.9 from 108 ratings.
Do Bible Time or Disciple Mode have ads?
Bible Time shows ads; Disciple Mode does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Time or Disciple Mode?
Bible Time ships an update every 8 days, and Disciple Mode every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bible Time was updated on October 28, 2026 and Disciple Mode on October 30, 2026.

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