# Bible Word Study vs Scripture First

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bible Word Study at freemium against Scripture First's subscription. Bible Word Study also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (2K vs 71). Scripture First's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Word Study sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scripture First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bible Word Study against 4.8 for Scripture First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Word Study has 2K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Bible Word Study's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scripture First's.

Bible Word Study ships an update weekly, Scripture First every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Word Study | Scripture First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444/reviews) | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-first-bible-lock/id6762501494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Word Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Book, #67 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew meanings of biblical words through interactive cards and AI-powered study tools. Read scripture with multiple translations, highlight verses, and save your favorite passages. Unlock deeper understanding of God's Word.

**Highlights:** Daily word study cards, Original Greek/Hebrew meanings, Search biblical terms, Multiple Bible translations, Verse highlighting and notes, AI-powered study tools, Save favorite words/verses

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleWordStudy-Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| BibleWordStudy-Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study - Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Bible Word Study- Quarterly Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Word Study - Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $24.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $49.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-Donation | $99.99 | one-time |
| BibleWordStudy-LifetimePremium | $99.99 | one-time |


### Scripture First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-first-bible-lock/id6762501494)

This app helps Christians prioritize Bible reading over social media and other distractions. It locks selected apps until a user completes a chosen Bible reading plan, offering customizable plans and verse explanations.

**Highlights:** App blocking until Bible reading, Customizable Bible reading plans, Pre-built reading plans, Verse explanations and original language lookup, Progress tracking, Privacy-focused with no user tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Word Study free?

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

### Is Scripture First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Word Study or Scripture First?

Bible Word Study and Scripture First are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 71 ratings respectively.

### Do Bible Word Study or Scripture First have ads?

Neither Bible Word Study nor Scripture First shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Word Study or Scripture First?

Bible Word Study ships an update weekly, and Scripture First every 3 days. Most recently, Bible Word Study was updated on October 1, 2026 and Scripture First on October 1, 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.*