# Shepherd vs AstroCaddy

The clearest difference is rating: AstroCaddy at 5.0 against Shepherd's 4.6. AstroCaddy also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Shepherd's advantage is device support. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shepherd sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AstroCaddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AstroCaddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shepherd ships an update every 8 days, AstroCaddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shepherd | AstroCaddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shepherd-bible-verse-widgets/id6743240020/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocaddy/id6774392542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simple Cohort, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773546907) | [Luke Vandevere](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774392544) |

## What reviewers say

### Shepherd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shepherd-bible-verse-widgets/id6743240020)

This app offers a customizable Bible reading experience with multiple translations and reading modes. It includes study tools like highlighting, note-taking, and smart bookmarks, along with offline access to translations. Users can also generate shareable verse images and ask questions for deeper understanding.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations, Study Bible and text-only modes, Customizable themes and icons, Verse highlighting and searchable library, Note-taking on any passage, Smart bookmarking, Offline translation downloads, Ask questions for deeper understanding

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shepherd | $4.99 | per month |
| Shepherd Studio | $7.99 | per month |
| Shepherd Images Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Shepherd Studio Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Shepherd Yearly Images | $139.00 | per year |
| 1 AI Verse Image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shepherd Single Image | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Verse Images | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Verse Images | $8.99 | one-time |


### AstroCaddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocaddy/id6774392542)

Log astronomical observations, track the value of your equipment, and connect with a community of fellow stargazers. Catalog your gear, record celestial objects, and share your discoveries.

**Highlights:** Log astronomical observations, Track equipment value, Catalog telescopes and accessories, Share observations with community, Join astronomy groups, Leaderboards for points and net worth

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shepherd free?

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

### Is AstroCaddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shepherd or AstroCaddy?

AstroCaddy is rated higher. Shepherd averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AstroCaddy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Shepherd or AstroCaddy?

Shepherd ships an update every 8 days, and AstroCaddy every 9 days. Most recently, Shepherd was updated on October 26, 2026 and AstroCaddy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*