HolyScroller vs Truth78 Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HolyScroller
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Scroll the scriptures! This app reimagines Bible reading with a familiar, swipe-based design—like TikTok, but for your soul. Instead of videos, you scroll through the Bible one verse at a time, helping you focus deeply, reflect spiritually, and break free from addictive social media habits. Features: - No ads, no in-app-purchases, no tracking - Multiple Bible Translations – Including KJV, ASV, BBE, and more - 10+ Languages – Read the Bible in English, Spanish, French, Czech, Albanian, Chinese and others - 6,000+ Verse-by-Verse Commentaries – Insights from Church Fathers (e.g., Augustine, Origen, Jerome) and historic theologians - Daily Readings – Automatically opens to todays BCP lectionary readings - Dark/Light Mode – For comfortable reading at any hour - Catechism – The 1662 BCP Catechism for deeper study Whether you’re looking to build a daily reading habit, deepen your understanding, or replace doomscrolling with divine wisdom—this app is your new companion.
Truth78 Reader
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Read e-books of Truth78’s discipleship resources. Several titles available for free. Full library available with Truth78+ Family subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HolyScroller at weekly against Truth78 Reader's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HolyScroller ships an update weekly, Truth78 Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HolyScroller | Truth78 Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 324 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PETER THOMAS HUGHES | Booklane |
In-app purchases
HolyScroller
No in-app purchases
Truth78 Reader
No in-app purchases
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