# Scripture vs Simple Bible Reader Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Scripture at none against Simple Bible Reader Pro's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Simple Bible Reader Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripture ships an update every 4 days, Simple Bible Reader Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture | Simple Bible Reader Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-audio-bible-reader/id6744031196/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 434 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScriptureApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805619881) | [立派 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604350706) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-audio-bible-reader/id6744031196)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per year |
| Scripture Pro - Annual Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Simple Bible Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-reader-pro/id6759453900)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleBible Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| SimpleBible Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture free?

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

### Is Simple Bible Reader Pro free?

Simple Bible Reader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Scripture or Simple Bible Reader Pro have ads?

Simple Bible Reader Pro shows ads; Scripture does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture or Simple Bible Reader Pro?

Scripture ships an update every 4 days, and Simple Bible Reader Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Scripture was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple Bible Reader Pro on October 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.*