# Bible Word Study vs BibleMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BibleMate at 100% against Bible Word Study's 64%. BibleMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Bible Word Study's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 41). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 BibleMate sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BibleMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Word Study has 2.3K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Bible Word Study's written reviews are positive against 100% of BibleMate's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Word Study | BibleMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444/reviews) | **[5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblemate/id6765685041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) | [Juan Pablo Gomez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858478239) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Word Study

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

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Book, #64 Top Free · 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 |


### BibleMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblemate/id6765685041)

Engage with the Bible through AI-powered commentary, reflection questions, and a personal Bible mentor. Track your progress, listen to scripture, and journal your thoughts to deepen your spiritual practice.

**Highlights:** AI verse-by-verse commentary, Personal AI Bible mentor, Scripture progress tracker, Audio Bible playback, AI-generated reflection questions, Gratitude journal and affirmations, Smart notes and folders, Multiple Bible versions

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blessed Special | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| Devoted Special | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Weekly | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Blessed (Weekly) | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Devoted (Weekly) | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Special | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed (Weekly) | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Blessed Yearly | $51.90 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $51.99 | per year |
| Blessed Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $103.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $155.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Word Study free?

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

### Is BibleMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Word Study or BibleMate?

BibleMate is rated higher. Bible Word Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while BibleMate averages 5.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do Bible Word Study or BibleMate have ads?

BibleMate shows ads; Bible Word Study does not.

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

Bible Word Study ships an update weekly, and BibleMate weekly. Most recently, Bible Word Study was updated on October 22, 2026 and BibleMate on October 18, 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.*