Comparison

Bible Mode vs Scripture Before Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Bible Mode

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
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Introducing Bible Mode – Turn Your Screen from Distraction to Devotion You can finally transform your phone into a tool for spiritual growth with Bible Mode! Our rotating Daily Prayer Widgets bring verses, affirmations, and devotionals to your fingertips, while screen time blockers encourage reflection on Scripture or prayer – helping you prioritize faith and grow closer to God. New in Bible Mode: Bible Chat, Quiet Time Mode, Full Bible Access, and Multiple Translations including KJV and ESV! What’s Bible Mode About? Let's face it. It’s WAY too easy to get distracted in today's world. We built Bible Mode to help you fight back against distractions – just 2 minutes to reset with God. How It Works 1. Pick Your Distractions Choose the apps you want to lock – social media, games, shopping, anything pulling you off track. 2. Set Your Unlock Flow Unlock by either scanning your Bible or completing a short in-app verse reflection with prayer and affirmation. 3. Reset with God in 2 Minutes Each unlock becomes a quick, intentional moment with God – before diving back into your day. Features You’ll Love 1. Faith-focused App Lock: Select apps to lock and unlock them by scanning your open Bible or reflecting on a verse, prayer, or affirmation. 2. Curated Verses & Devotionals for Any Moment: No Bible nearby? Let Bible Mode bring you the perfect verse, prayer, or affirmation at the perfect moment. 3. Bible Chat – Ask Anything Privately chat with the Bible. Ask questions about faith, emotions, Scripture, and life — and get thoughtful, Scripture-filled guidance. 4. Quiet Time Mode Set aside distraction-free time for prayer, worship, or reflection. Customize your session length and intention — and return to peace when it ends. 5. Full Bible Access + Multiple Translations Read the Bible directly in the app. Includes KJV and ESV, with more coming soon. 6. Inspiring Daily Verses & Routine: Stay uplifted with daily Bible verses that guide your heart. It’s a simple yet powerful way to root yourself in Scripture, keeping you grounded and focused amidst life’s distractions. 7. Rotating Lock & Home Screen Widgets: Bring Scripture to life with lock and home screen widgets that rotate daily, showcasing fresh verses, devotionals, and prayers. It’s a beautiful way to keep God’s Word front and center, inspiring you every time you glance at your phone. 8. Mindful Screen Time: Track your progress with streaks, time saved, and monthly stats. Bible Mode helps you cut distractions and find a healthier balance between tech and faith, turning your screen into a constant source of encouragement and faith. 9. Your Personal Touch: Enjoy light/dark mode, customize widgets, and see mini verses on the app’s home page. All designed to boost your spiritual growth. Bible Mode is Perfect If You Want To… • Spend less time doomscrolling and more time grounded in the Word • Build a daily rhythm of prayer, reflection, and Scripture • Turn your phone into a tool for faith, not distraction • Chat with Scripture / Bible Chat to answer your questions • Start small, with 1–2 minute moments that add up to real growth Testimonials “This app helped me pause and pray instead of doomscrolling. It’s become part of my routine.” “I never thought I’d enjoy screen time limits but Bible Mode makes it feel meaningful. The verses hit at the right moment.” “The Bible scan feature is genius. It’s like unlocking your phone and your heart.” “I use the lock screen widgets every day. I love seeing them every time I check my phone!” Get the Full Experience *paid features* • Get more frequent verse updates on your Lock & Home Screen Widgets – from daily to every 2 hours • More Bible translations and languages – let us know which ones you’d love to see! Support: help@biblemode.app Privacy Policy: https://biblemode.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://biblemode.app/terms Website: https://biblemode.app Turn your screen into a constant source of encouragement and faith today.

About

Scripture Before Scroll

This app restricts access to social media until you complete your daily Bible reading. Choose your reading style, track your progress, and test your knowledge with trivia. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or data selling.

Highlights
  • Social media blocking
  • Daily scripture reading
  • Reading habit tracking
  • Bible trivia
  • Family Game mode
  • Private journaling
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Scripture Before Scroll blocks your social apps until you've read the Bible. No more mindless scrolling before you've spent time with God. HABIT GATE — THE CORE FEATURE Block Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more using Apple's Screen Time. Your blocked apps stay locked until you complete your daily scripture reading. Finish your habit, unlock your feed. BUILD A DAILY HABIT Choose your reading style — a daily verse, a full chapter, or scripture memorization. Track your streak and stay consistent with morning reminders. GO DEEPER Test your Bible knowledge with trivia at beginner, intermediate, and expert levels. Challenge family and friends with Family Game mode. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No ads. No data selling. Your reading history and journal stay on your device — never shared, never transmitted. Read first. Then scroll.

Screenshots

Bible Mode4 screens
Scripture Before Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scripture Before Scroll at none against Bible Mode's 15. Scripture Before Scroll also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Bible Mode's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 32) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Bible Mode sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scripture Before Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Mode has 12K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Bible Mode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture Before Scroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Mode ships an update every 2 weeks, Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bible Mode versus Scripture Before Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible ModeScripture Before Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12K ratings) — better4.7 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFriday Labs LLCJames Liberty

Customer experience

Bible Mode

All ratings12,491 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews610 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.5%

Scripture Before Scroll

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bible Mode

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Misspelled words

Scripture Before Scroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Bible Mode

Subscriptions13
  • Bible Time Supporter2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Bible Time Supporter7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Bible Time Supporter$9.991 Month
  • Bible Time Supporter$12.991 Month
  • Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Bible Time Supporter$19.991 Year
  • Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Bible Time Supporter1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Bible Time Supporter1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Bible Time Supporter$59.991 Year
  • Bible Time Supporter3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Scripture Before Scroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Mode free?
Bible Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scripture Before Scroll free?
Scripture Before Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Mode or Scripture Before Scroll?
Bible Mode is rated higher. Bible Mode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Scripture Before Scroll averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.
Do Bible Mode or Scripture Before Scroll have ads?
Neither Bible Mode nor Scripture Before Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Mode or Scripture Before Scroll?
Bible Mode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, Bible Mode was updated on October 14, 2026 and Scripture Before Scroll on October 1, 2026.

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