Comparison

NIV Bible vs Bible Plus

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

Head to head
About

NIV Bible

This app provides the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible with tools for daily study and devotion. It offers guided prayers, personalized notes, and reading plans to help users grow in their faith and connect with scripture.

Highlights
  • Complete NIV Bible translation
  • Daily devotionals
  • Morning and evening prayers
  • Highlight verses and add notes
  • Reading plans
  • Offline access
Features
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NIV Bible App – Read & Grow in God’s Word Experience the New International Version (NIV) Bible in a way that’s simple, clear, and uplifting. With easy-to-read text, daily encouragement, and helpful study tools, this app is designed to help you grow in faith and stay connected to God’s Word every day. Features You’ll Love: Complete NIV Bible: Trusted and widely loved translation. Daily Devotionals: Inspiring messages to strengthen your walk with Christ. Morning and Evening Prayers: Start and end your day with guided prayers to nurture your spirit. Personalized Tools: Highlight verses, bookmark favorites, and add your own notes. Reading Plans & Dark Mode: Stay consistent and comfortable day or night. Offline Access: Take the Bible with you everywhere, no internet required. Why Choose the NIV Bible App? Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or have walked with God for years, the NIV Bible App makes Scripture clear and meaningful. It’s your companion for daily reading, devotion, and spiritual growth — right at your fingertips.

About

Bible Plus

This app offers daily scripture, guided prayers, and spiritual growth tools. It features multiple Bible translations, an AI companion for scripture questions, and audio Bible playback. Enjoy a peaceful experience with customizable soundscapes and personalized content.

Highlights
  • Daily personalized verses and devotionals
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Guided prayer sessions
  • AI spiritual companion
  • Audio Bible playback
  • Sanctuary Mode with soundscapes
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Your personal companion for daily Scripture, prayer, and spiritual growth — beautifully designed for the modern Christian. Whether you're deepening your faith, starting your prayer journey, or looking for a moment of peace in a busy day, Bible Plus meets you where you are. DAILY VERSES & DEVOTIONALS Wake up to personalized Scripture curated for your season of life. Swipe through daily verses, prayers, devotionals, and reflections — all tailored to what you're carrying right now. Every card speaks to your heart, not just your screen. MULTIPLE BIBLE TRANSLATIONS Read the full Bible in the translation that speaks to you. Choose from KJV, NIV, ESV, NLT, NASB, NKJV, and The Message. Switch translations instantly while reading any chapter. GUIDED PRAYER Not sure what to pray? Bible Plus offers gentle, guided prayers for every moment — morning, midday, evening, and bedtime. Let the app walk alongside you in conversation with God. AI SPIRITUAL COMPANION Ask questions about Scripture, request prayer guidance, or explore the meaning behind any verse. Your private, faith-centered companion that helps you understand God's Word on a deeper level. AUDIO BIBLE Listen to Scripture read aloud with natural, expressive voices. Perfect for your commute, morning routine, or winding down at night. Choose from multiple voices and enter Immersive Listening mode for a distraction-free experience. SANCTUARY MODE Find your quiet place. Sanctuary Mode creates a peaceful atmosphere with calming soundscapes — gentle rain, ocean waves, forest sounds, and more. Pair it with a sleep timer for restful nights rooted in peace. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED Every detail is intentional. Warm golden tones in the light, deep midnight hues in the dark. Elegant typography. Smooth animations. Bible Plus feels like opening a beautiful leather Bible — timeless and reverent. SAVE & ORGANIZE Highlight verses in color, save your favorites, and organize them into collections. Build your personal library of Scripture that matters most to you. HOME & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Keep God's Word in front of you all day. Add Bible Plus widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for a fresh verse every time you pick up your phone. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Bible Plus learns your faith journey from day one. Tell us about your season of life, what's on your heart, and when you pray — and every verse, prayer, and devotional is chosen just for you. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE - Daily personalized feed - Full Bible reader with multiple translations - Save verses and create a collection - Home and Lock Screen widgets - Sanctuary Mode with 4 soundscapes BIBLE PLUS PRO Unlock the full experience: - Unlimited AI conversations - Unlimited audio Bible listening - All voices, soundscapes, and backgrounds - Unlimited collections - Pro-only feed content Bible Plus Pro is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. --- Download Bible Plus today and make Scripture part of every moment. Privacy Policy: https://bibleplus.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://bibleplus.io/terms

Screenshots

NIV Bible4 screens
Bible Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NIV Bible at none against Bible Plus's 3. NIV Bible also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Bible Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NIV Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NIV Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIV Bible has 391 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of NIV Bible's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bible Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIV Bible ships an update fortnightly, Bible Plus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NIV Bible versus Bible Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIV BibleBible Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (391 ratings) — better4.7 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings391 — better71
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB605 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFujian Huoli Site Network Technology Co., Ltd.Ephraim Belachew

Customer experience

NIV Bible

All ratings356 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Bible Plus

All ratings70 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

NIV Bible

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bible Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Bible Plus Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bible Plus Pro$9.991 Month
  • Bible Plus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is NIV Bible free?
NIV Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Plus free?
Bible Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIV Bible or Bible Plus?
NIV Bible is rated higher. NIV Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Bible Plus averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.
Do NIV Bible or Bible Plus have ads?
Bible Plus shows ads; NIV Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, NIV Bible or Bible Plus?
NIV Bible ships an update fortnightly, and Bible Plus every 9 days. Most recently, NIV Bible was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bible Plus on November 9, 2026.

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