# Leavn vs Scriptura*

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptura* at every 5 days against Leavn's every 2 weeks. Scriptura* also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). Leavn's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leavn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scriptura* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Leavn against 5.0 for Scriptura*. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Leavn ships an update every 2 weeks, Scriptura* every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leavn | Scriptura* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leavn/id6748268041/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptura/id6760795964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 310 MB | 613 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Sigmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779132064) | [SYNCRONHUB INTERNATIONAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503642470) |

## What reviewers say

### Leavn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leavn/id6748268041)

This app integrates Bible study, guided reflection, prayer journaling, and community care features. It offers AI-assisted scripture understanding and tools to build a consistent prayer habit. Designed for daily faith practices, it keeps users connected to their spiritual life and community.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted scripture study, Guided reflection and journaling, Prayer tracking and organization, Community prayer requests and encouragement, Structured Bible reading plans, Voice and audio recording for notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Leavn Premium Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |


### Scriptura*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptura/id6760795964)

This Bible study app offers offline access to scripture, intelligent study tools, and sermon generation. It provides personalized devotions, reading plans, and a privacy-first approach with no data collection. An optional one-time Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible reader (KJV, WEB), Semantic search and knowledge graph, Sermon generation tools, Daily devotions and reading plans, Text-to-speech narration, Bookmark, highlight, and annotate verses, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scriptura Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leavn free?

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

### Is Scriptura* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leavn or Scriptura*?

Leavn and Scriptura* are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Leavn or Scriptura* have ads?

Neither Leavn nor Scriptura* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Leavn or Scriptura*?

Leavn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scriptura* every 5 days. Most recently, Leavn was updated on October 2, 2026 and Scriptura* on September 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.*