BeLoved vs Abide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeLoved
Experience Bible stories by stepping into the emotions and thoughts of characters. This app guides you through scripture to connect with God's love and deepen your personal devotion. It offers a unique approach to meditation that fills your heart with God's Word.
- Experience Bible characters' emotions
- Guided emotional exploration
- Connect scripture to personal devotions
- Journaling space for reflection
- Complete meditation library
- Immersive Bible storytelling
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Go beyond reading Bible stories and live them. BeLoved app is the first Bible meditation app that guides you through the emotions and thoughts of Bible characters to witness the unconditional love of Jesus. Traditional meditation empties the mind, while Bible meditation fills your heart with the Holy Spirit through God's Word and personal devotion. Experience the difference: - Feel what Bible characters felt in God's loving presence - Guidance through questions helps you imagine their emotions and thoughts - Connect Bible stories to your devotions through personal reflection - Fill your heart with scripture instead of emptying your mind What makes BeLoved unique: - First ever Bible meditation app rooted in God's love - Day-to-day sessions from Bible character perspectives - Guided emotional exploration you can't get from just reading - Personal questions that make scripture relevant today - Journaling space to capture how God speaks to your heart - Complete meditation library to revisit transformative sessions - Perfect for devotion practice and quiet time Transform your quiet time: - Instead of just reading about God, experience His love for you. Feel the struggle, hear the internal dialogue, and discover how God's unchanging love applies to modern challenges. Perfect for: - Christians seeking to feel God's love more deeply - Anyone wanting to connect with Bible stories emotionally - Building consistent devotion and quiet time practices - Growth through immersive Bible storytelling in God's embrace Start your journey of being BeLoved by God today.
Abide
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**Abide: SOAP Bible Study & Journaling** Grow deeper in God’s Word through intentional, Scripture-centered journaling. Abide is a simple and focused Bible study app built around the proven SOAP method—helping you slow down, reflect, and apply God’s truth to your daily life. Whether you’re new to Bible study or looking to strengthen your daily walk, Abide gives you a structured yet peaceful space to meet with God in His Word. --- **The SOAP Method Made Simple** S — Scripture Write out the verse or passage that speaks to you. O — Observation Reflect on what the Scripture is saying. What stands out? What is God revealing? A — Application Consider how this truth applies to your life today. P — Prayer Respond to God in prayer, rooted in what you’ve just studied. --- **Features** Guided SOAP Journaling A clean, distraction-free layout that walks you step-by-step through Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Daily Bible Study Habit Build consistency with a simple structure that keeps you grounded in God’s Word every day. Peaceful Reflection Experience A calm, minimalist environment designed to help you focus, think, and pray without distractions. Organized Entries Keep your journal entries in one place, making it easy to revisit what God has been teaching you. Scripture-Centered Growth Every session keeps you rooted in the Bible—helping you not just read, but truly understand and live it out. --- **Why Abide?** * Deepen your understanding of Scripture * Strengthen your daily quiet time * Apply God’s Word in a meaningful way * Build a lasting habit of Bible journaling --- “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” – James 1:22 Abide isn’t just about reading Scripture. It’s about letting Scripture transform you. Start your journey today and abide in God’s Word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeLoved at none against Abide's 4. BeLoved also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Abide sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BeLoved asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BeLoved | Abide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Data Driven Development FZ-LLC | Frank Deo |
In-app purchases
BeLoved
No in-app purchases
Abide
- .99 Donation$0.99
- 1.99 Donation$1.99
- 4.99 Donation$4.99
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- 9.99 Donation$9.99









