Comparison

TAN Digital vs Midian

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TAN Digital

Access a vast library of authentic Catholic literature, including spiritual classics, writings of Saints, and catechetical texts. Enjoy a reverent reading experience with features like bookmarking and offline access to deepen your spiritual journey.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Catholic books and devotionals
  • Reverent reading experience
  • Day and night modes
  • Bookmark passages
  • Offline access
  • Curated collections
Features
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Here you will find a treasury of authentic Catholic works—spiritual classics, the writings of the Saints, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, trusted catechetical texts, and devotions to guide you toward holiness. Every title is chosen to nourish souls and strengthen the life of grace. Features: Over thousands of Catholic books and devotionals A simple, reverent reading experience with day and night modes Bookmark passages for deeper reflection Offline access, so you may read anywhere Curated collections for feasts, liturgical seasons, and spiritual themes

About

Midian

This app offers a unique approach to Bible study, transforming it from a task into an exploration. It provides tools for reading, listening, and in-depth study, encouraging personal connection with scripture.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Audio narration
  • Word study with original languages
  • Similar passage suggestions
  • Contextual insights
  • Semantic bookmarks
  • Personal study notebooks
Features
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Curiosity, meet Scripture. Bible study shouldn't feel like homework. Most Bible apps are reference databases - rows of verses, cross-references buried in menus, search that returns results but never meaning. Midian is different. It's a space to explore the Bible with fresh eyes, where serious study and genuine wonder are held together. We believe Scripture isn't a database to query. It's a world to inhabit - every chapter an invitation, every verse a conversation waiting to begin. READ • Multiple translations, including the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) and the King James Version (KJV) - with more on the way • Compare translations side by side • A clean, distraction-free reader built for focus LISTEN • Natural, lifelike audio narration of any passage • Keep listening in the background as you go about your day STUDY • Word Study with Strong's numbers - explore the original Hebrew and Greek, with morphology and word occurrences • Similar Passages surfaces cross-references and related texts automatically • Insights open a passage up with thoughtful, contextual analysis EXPLORE • Wander - follow your curiosity from verse to verse and idea to idea • Pins - semantic bookmarks to save and organize what matters • Studies - your own notebooks, with notes linked right to the text Midian is free to start - no credit card required. An optional subscription unlocks unlimited exploration for readers who want to go deeper. Built for the curious, the contemplative, and the whole Church. Ancient truth, made personally alive. Encounter over information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://midian.io/privacy

Screenshots

TAN Digital4 screens
Midian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Midian at 100% against TAN Digital's 43%. Midian also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TAN Digital's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (80 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Midian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TAN Digital has 80 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of TAN Digital's written reviews are positive against 100% of Midian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAN Digital ships an update every 2 weeks, Midian every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TAN Digital versus Midian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAN DigitalMidian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAINT BENDICT PRESS LLCMidian LLC

Customer experience

TAN Digital

All ratings80 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Midian

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TAN Digital

No in-app purchases

None

Midian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TAN Digital free?
TAN Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midian free?
Midian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TAN Digital or Midian?
Midian is rated higher. TAN Digital averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Midian averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do TAN Digital or Midian have ads?
Neither TAN Digital nor Midian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TAN Digital or Midian?
TAN Digital ships an update every 2 weeks, and Midian every 5 days. Most recently, TAN Digital was updated on October 14, 2026 and Midian on October 17, 2026.

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