# Protos vs Grounded

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Protos at 117 against Grounded's 29. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Grounded sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Protos against 4.9 for Grounded. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 29 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protos | Grounded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protos-bible-study-commentary/id6752794941/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-bible-study-and-prayer/id6765458923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 290 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Jonathan Arifin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803911370) | [LINDSAY KELLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895957664) |

## What reviewers say

### Protos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protos-bible-study-commentary/id6752794941)

This app provides in-depth Bible study with integrated commentary, a dictionary, and guided notes. It aims to offer a clear, contextual understanding of scripture beyond just the text. Features include word study tools and a reading tracker for daily and serious study.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse commentary, Integrated Bible dictionary, Guided note-taking, Word study tools, Bible reading tracker, Sermon notes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protos Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Protos Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Protos Premium (40% Off) | $23.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (30% Off) | $27.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (Three Months) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Protos Premium (50% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Grounded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-bible-study-and-prayer/id6765458923)

This app offers a peaceful digital sanctuary for daily spiritual reflection and prayer. It provides guided scripture readings, journaling tools, and wellness practices to help users reconnect with their faith and find inner peace. Designed for consistent spiritual growth, it supports users at any stage of their faith journey.

**Highlights:** Daily scripture and curated Bible verses, Guided reflections and prayer prompts, Private journaling for thoughts and growth, Weekly themes and guided journeys, Scripture study and Bible exploration tools, Guided meditations and wellness practices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grounded Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Grounded Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Grounded Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Grounded Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protos free?

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

### Is Grounded free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Protos or Grounded?

Grounded is rated higher. Protos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Grounded averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Protos or Grounded have ads?

Neither Protos nor Grounded shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protos or Grounded?

Protos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grounded every 3 weeks. Most recently, Protos was updated on October 25, 2026 and Grounded on October 28, 2026.

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