FaithStudy vs Abide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FaithStudy
This app guides users through daily Bible reading and provides a virtual tutor to help understand scripture. It offers structured study plans and allows for personal reflection on God's Word.
- Daily Bible reading
- Virtual Bible Tutor
- Daily Study Plans
- Scripture understanding
- Record reflections
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FaithStudy is a simple and thoughtful way to explore Scripture, build a daily Bible habit, and reflect on your faith. Read the Bible at your own pace, follow Daily Study Plans, test your knowledge with Bible Quizzes, and take a moment for prayer and reflection. When you want to explore a passage or topic more deeply, the Bible Tutor can help guide your study and encourage further reflection. With FaithStudy, you can: • Read and explore Scripture from the Old and New Testaments • Follow Daily Plans designed for regular Bible study • Discover study plans around topics such as happiness, positivity, relationships, and forgiveness • Complete Daily Bible Quizzes and learn along the way • Keep track of your current study plans in My Plan • Make time for prayer and personal reflection • Use the Bible Tutor to explore Scripture and study topics in greater depth Whether you have a few minutes or want to spend more time studying, FaithStudy gives you practical ways to make Scripture part of your day. Read. Reflect. Learn. Grow in faith with FaithStudy.
Abide
This app guides daily Bible study with curated scripture passages, a built-in timer for focused reflection, and progress tracking. It aims to help users build a consistent habit of reading, meditating on, and applying God's Word to their lives.
- Daily curated scripture passages
- Built-in reading timer
- Proverbs and wisdom reflections
- Complete Bible access
- Reading progress tracker
- Peaceful reading interface
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Abide is a daily reading and reflection app that helps you build a consistent Bible study habit. Each day, receive a curated Scripture passage, focus with the built-in timer, meditate on its meaning, and track your spiritual growth over time. It’s more than reading — it’s a structured path to live out God’s Word daily. Daily Reading Mission Begin each day with a guided reading task — a short Bible passage with goals to help you focus and stay consistent. Reading Timer Stay present while you read. Use the built-in timer to develop discipline and transform reading into a peaceful daily rhythm. Proverbs & Wisdom Reflections Discover daily verses from Proverbs and other wisdom books. Each quote is paired with a reflection that helps you apply truth to modern life. Complete Bible Access Read through the entire Bible at your own pace. Highlight meaningful verses, and revisit them anytime. Reading Report & Progress Tracker Visualize your journey with clear insights — total reading time, streak days, completed chapters, and favorite verses. Peaceful Reading Experience Soft typography, gentle color palette, and minimalist design crafted to reduce distractions and help you focus on God’s Word. Why Abide ? Because faith isn’t built in a day — it’s grown daily through reading, reflection, and practice. Abide makes that growth tangible, trackable, and deeply personal.“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: FaithStudy at ad-supported against Abide's free with in-app purchases. FaithStudy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FaithStudy against 4.9 for Abide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of FaithStudy's written reviews are positive against 95% of Abide's.
FaithStudy ships an update weekly, Abide fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FaithStudy | Abide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (13K ratings) | 4.9 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | 95.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | #50 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Forerunner Technology Limited (HK) | LEARNOVELTY TECH SDN. BHD. |
Customer experience
FaithStudy
Abide
Bugs and requests
FaithStudy
Reported bugs
1 issue- None mentioned
Requested features
1 request- None mentioned
Abide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FaithStudy
No in-app purchases
Abide
No in-app purchases
