# Bible Mode vs Scriptur

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bible Mode at 12K against Scriptur's 5. Bible Mode also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Scriptur's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Mode sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scriptur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible Mode against 4.8 for Scriptur. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Mode has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Bible Mode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scriptur's.

Bible Mode ships an update every 2 weeks, Scriptur monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Mode | Scriptur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-mode-reduce-screen-time/id6744124873/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptur-bible-reader/id6763338960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Friday Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791172487) | [CREASD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895271643) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-mode-reduce-screen-time/id6744124873)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a tool for spiritual growth with daily prayer widgets and screen time blockers. Engage in Bible Chat, access full Bible translations, and build a daily rhythm of reflection and prayer to reduce distractions and deepen your faith.

**Highlights:** Faith-focused app lock, Bible Chat for guidance, Quiet Time Mode for reflection, Full Bible access with multiple translations, Rotating daily verse widgets, Mindful screen time tracking

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Time Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Bible Time Supporter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Time Supporter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Time Supporter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Time Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Bible Time Supporter | $12.99 | per month |
| Bible Time Supporter | $12.99 | per month |
| Bible Time Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Bible Time Supporter | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible Time Supporter | $39.99 | per year |
| Bible Time Supporter | $59.99 | per year |
| Bible Time Supporter | $59.99 | per year |
| Bible Time Supporter | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Screen time management
- 👍 Helps build spiritual discipline
- 👍 Keeps user grounded and focused on God
- 👍 Simple yet effective app
- 👍 Calming and provides 'me time'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misspelled words

**Reported bugs**

- Misspelled words


### Scriptur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptur-bible-reader/id6763338960)

This app offers a clean, distraction-free way to read the Bible. It focuses solely on Scripture with a beautiful, minimal design, helping users engage with the Word without notifications or clutter.

**Highlights:** Beautiful Bible reading experience, Daily Bible verse inspiration, Clean, modern design, Fast and intuitive navigation, Distraction-free reading

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Bible Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Mode free?

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

### Is Scriptur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Mode or Scriptur?

Bible Mode is rated higher. Bible Mode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Scriptur averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bible Mode or Scriptur have ads?

Neither Bible Mode nor Scriptur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Mode or Scriptur?

Bible Mode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scriptur monthly. Most recently, Bible Mode was updated on October 14, 2026 and Scriptur on October 2, 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.*