# GraceNotes vs Holy Bible

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GraceNotes at 94% against Holy Bible's 16%. GraceNotes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Holy Bible's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Holy Bible sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. GraceNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

GraceNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GraceNotes has 10K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of GraceNotes's written reviews are positive against 16% of Holy Bible's.

GraceNotes ships an update every 9 days, Holy Bible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GraceNotes | Holy Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gracenotes-gratitude-journal/id6749408774/reviews)** | [3.8 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-scripture-study/id6754610094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #79 | **#51** |
| Size | 130 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ai Browser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802803290) | [Nexora LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848307785) |

## What reviewers say

### GraceNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gracenotes-gratitude-journal/id6749408774)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a peaceful space for daily reflection and gratitude journaling. It offers guided prompts, a place to record thoughts, and the ability to create visual cards with verses. Customizable widgets offer gentle reminders to stay present throughout the day.

**Highlights:** Daily reflection prompts, Gratitude journaling, Visual Light Cards, Personalized Home Screen Widgets, Mindful presence focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Holy Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-scripture-study/id6754610094)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Deepen your faith with daily prayers, guided study plans, and personalized Bible reading. Track your spiritual progress and connect with scripture through audio readings and insightful devotionals.

**Highlights:** Daily prayer feature, Personalized Bible reading journey, Audio Bible readings, Guided study plans, Spiritual progress tracking, Daily verses and devotionals

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Access (Trial) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Access | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access (Trial) | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GraceNotes free?

GraceNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Holy Bible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GraceNotes or Holy Bible?

GraceNotes is rated higher. GraceNotes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Holy Bible averages 3.8 from 129 ratings.

### Do GraceNotes or Holy Bible have ads?

GraceNotes shows ads; Holy Bible does not.

### Which is updated more often, GraceNotes or Holy Bible?

GraceNotes ships an update every 9 days, and Holy Bible every 2 months. Most recently, GraceNotes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Holy Bible on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GraceNotes or Holy Bible?

GraceNotes currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Holy Bible at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*