# Masobe vs Day by Verse

The clearest difference is rating: Day by Verse at 5.0 against Masobe's 4.4. Masobe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Masobe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Day by Verse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day by Verse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masobe has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masobe | Day by Verse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masobe/id6746683434/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-by-verse-bible-reader/id6811349071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 174 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Safespace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812874192) | [Palara LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558132640) |

## What reviewers say

### Masobe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masobe/id6746683434)

Discover and enjoy African stories through a vast digital library of eBooks. Read instantly, rent titles, or order physical copies to build your personal collection. Experience the rich storytelling heritage of the continent.

**Highlights:** Vast digital library of African eBooks, Discover fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, Curated collections by interest, Instant eBook access, Book rental options, Order physical book copies

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader | $5.00 | per month |
| Bookworm | $8.00 | per month |
| Scholar | $12.00 | per month |
| Reader Plan Yearly | $54.00 | per year |
| Bookworm Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Scholar Yearly Plan | $133.99 | per year |
| Gift Scholar Plan Monthly | $12.00 | one-time |
| Gift Reader Plan Yearly | $54.00 | one-time |
| Gift Bookworm Plan Yearly | $89.99 | one-time |
| Gift Scholar Plan Monthly | $133.99 | one-time |


### Day by Verse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-by-verse-bible-reader/id6811349071)

Read the Bible one verse at a time with daily plans and topic collections. Save meaningful verses and reflections. Explore deeper studies with AI-powered insights.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse reading, Multiple Bible translations, Daily reading plans, Topic collections, Personal reflections and bookmarks, AI-powered verse studies, Offline reading

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day by Verse Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Day by Verse Plus Annual Welcome | $24.99 | per year |
| Day by Verse Plus Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masobe free?

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

### Is Day by Verse free?

Day by Verse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Masobe or Day by Verse?

Day by Verse is rated higher. Masobe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Day by Verse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Masobe or Day by Verse have ads?

Day by Verse shows ads; Masobe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Masobe or Day by Verse?

Masobe ships an update every 4 days, and Day by Verse every 4 days. Most recently, Masobe was updated on November 5, 2026 and Day by Verse on October 31, 2026.

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