# Bible Word Study vs First Scroll

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bible Word Study at 2K against First Scroll's 18. Bible Word Study also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 First Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bible Word Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Word Study has 2K ratings behind it against 18, 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 60% of First Scroll's.

Bible Word Study ships an update weekly, First Scroll every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Word Study | First Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-word-study/id6747986444/reviews)** | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-scroll-start-with-god/id6793342821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) | [Kellen Mckay](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793342823) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Word Study

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

**Currently charting:** #55 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 |


### First Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-scroll-start-with-god/id6793342821)

Start your day with a moment of peace and reflection. This app offers daily Bible verses, personal prayers, and guided Christian meditations to help you focus on your faith before the day's distractions begin. It also includes tools to protect your attention and a complete Bible for reading and study.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verse with reflection, Personalized prayer generation, Guided Scripture-based meditations, Distracting app blocker, Complete World English Bible reading, Daily consistency tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Light Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| First Light Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Word Study free?

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

### Is First Scroll free?

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

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

Bible Word Study is rated higher. Bible Word Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while First Scroll averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.

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

Neither Bible Word Study nor First Scroll shows ads.

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

Bible Word Study ships an update weekly, and First Scroll every 5 days. Most recently, Bible Word Study was updated on October 14, 2026 and First Scroll on October 12, 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.*