# Holy Scroll vs Bible Word Study

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Holy Scroll at 100% against Bible Word Study's 65%. Holy Scroll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bible Word Study's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 49) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Word Study sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Holy Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

Holy Scroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Word Study has 2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Holy Scroll's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bible Word Study's.

Holy Scroll ships an update every 3 weeks, Bible Word Study weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holy Scroll | Bible Word Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-scroll/id6743411441/reviews)** | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 270 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Discipleship Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802680790) | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) |

## What reviewers say

### Holy Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-scroll/id6743411441)

This app integrates Bible reading into your daily phone usage habits. It offers a verse-by-verse infinite scroll experience, similar to social media feeds, to make reading Scripture effortless and engaging. Users can also add notes and like verses that resonate with them.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse infinite scroll, Habit-based reading integration, Double-tap to like verses, Hold to add notes, Distraction-free interface, Hidden features on demand

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bible Word Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Book, #59 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew meanings of biblical words through interactive cards and AI-powered study tools. Read scripture with multiple translations, highlight verses, and save your favorite passages. Unlock deeper understanding of God's Word.

**Highlights:** Daily word study cards, Original Greek/Hebrew meanings, Search biblical terms, Multiple Bible translations, Verse highlighting and notes, AI-powered study tools, Save favorite words/verses

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleWordStudy-Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| BibleWordStudy-Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study- Quarterly Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $24.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $49.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $99.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-LifetimePremium | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Holy Scroll free?

Holy Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Word Study free?

Bible Word Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Holy Scroll or Bible Word Study?

Holy Scroll is rated higher. Holy Scroll averages 5.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Bible Word Study averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Holy Scroll or Bible Word Study have ads?

Neither Holy Scroll nor Bible Word Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Holy Scroll or Bible Word Study?

Holy Scroll ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bible Word Study weekly. Most recently, Holy Scroll was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bible Word Study on September 25, 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.*