Comparison

Scripture vs Hear Bible Stories

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

Head to head
About

Scripture

Listen to the Bible read aloud, one chapter at a time. This ad-free app helps you build a daily reading habit with a natural voice and offline playback. Track your progress and find peace with focused, minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Listen to Bible chapters read aloud
  • Natural AI voice narration
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Offline playback
  • Background playback
  • Daily reading habit tracking
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Scripture reads the Bible aloud - one chapter at a time. A simple, clean audio Bible reader with no ads, designed to help you build a daily reading habit. Press play and listen to Scripture read in a calm, natural voice. Whether you have five minutes in the morning or an hour on a walk, one chapter a day is all it takes. WHY PEOPLE COME BACK EVERY DAY A single chapter builds a daily Bible reading habit that sticks Return when you need peace, clarity, or comfort Find verses to sit with and meditate on Track your scripture reading progress with daily goals DESIGNED FOR LISTENING Audio Bible reader with a natural AI voice Word-by-word highlighting follows along as you listen Works offline -- no internet needed to listen Background playback -- lock your phone and keep listening SIMPLE BY DESIGN No ads. No clutter. No sign-up required. A clean, minimalist Bible reader built for focus Free to use, with an optional plan to support development Start today. One chapter is all it takes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scriptureapp.com/privacy

About

Hear Bible Stories

Explore the Bible through engaging audio narratives that highlight surprising details and overlooked truths. This app offers clear, well-researched stories suitable for both new and experienced readers, allowing for offline listening and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Narrated Bible stories
  • Detailed scriptural insights
  • Offline listening option
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Suitable for all faith levels
  • Focus on accuracy
Features
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Discover the Bible as it's actually written — the surprising details and overlooked truths most people, even lifelong churchgoers, have never heard. Hear Bible Stories brings 100 of Scripture's essential moments to life through clear, engaging narration you can follow one story at a time. Believer or not, these stories reveal what the text really says — often correcting what everyone assumes they already know. 12 ESSENTIAL STORIES TO START The Creation The Fall Noah's Ark Baby Moses in the Basket Crossing the Red Sea The Ten Commandments David and Goliath Daniel in the Lions' Den The Birth of Jesus The Good Samaritan The Crucifixion The Resurrection Then keep going through 100 cornerstone stories from Genesis to the early church. WHY LISTENERS KEEP COMING BACK Details you've never noticed — see familiar stories with fresh eyes Grounded in the text — accuracy first, no filler, no clutter Easy to follow whether you're new to the Bible or deepening a lifelong faith LISTEN ANYWHERE Stream instantly when you're online Download for offline listening — perfect for travel, commutes, or low signal Pick up right where you left off, synced across your devices MADE FOR EVERY MOMENT Ideal for personal reflection, family listening, quiet mornings, or winding down at night. Just the stories that matter, ready when you are. Start listening today and discover the Bible through story.

Screenshots

Scripture4 screens
Hear Bible Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scripture at every 4 days against Hear Bible Stories's weekly. Hear Bible Stories's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Hear Bible Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 5.0 for Scripture against 5.0 for Hear Bible Stories. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture ships an update every 4 days, Hear Bible Stories weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scripture versus Hear Bible Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptureHear Bible Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScriptureApp123Vox

Customer experience

Scripture

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hear Bible Stories

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scripture

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scripture Pro - Annual Pass$9.99
1 purchases

Hear Bible Stories

One-time1
  • HearBibleStories Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Scripture free?
Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hear Bible Stories free?
Hear Bible Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture or Hear Bible Stories?
Scripture and Hear Bible Stories are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Scripture or Hear Bible Stories have ads?
Neither Scripture nor Hear Bible Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture or Hear Bible Stories?
Scripture ships an update every 4 days, and Hear Bible Stories weekly. Most recently, Scripture was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hear Bible Stories on October 14, 2026.

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