Comparison

Protos vs Midvash

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

Head to head
About

Protos

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
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Understand the Bible better. The Bible can feel confusing. Protos puts the explanation, the history, and the context right next to the verse, so you finally get what you are reading. For anyone who has read a passage and thought "wait, what does this mean?" New to the Bible, coming back to it, or years in and still hitting verses that don't add up. WHAT MAKES PROTOS DIFFERENT Most Bible apps give you the text and stop there. Protos explains it. - Verse-by-verse commentary from Tyndale and JFB, scholars Christians have trusted for over a century. Real explanations, not AI guesses. - A built-in Bible dictionary. Tap any name, place, or word to see what it meant. - Historical and cultural context, so the verse makes sense in its own world. - A short guided study every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Reflect with SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer), or go deeper with Analysis: context, key insights, original-language meaning, and related verses. - 74 plain-English guides that explain the big topics in one place. Who Jesus is, what salvation means, what the church is for, how to read the Bible well. No seminary degree required. - 8 guided reading paths for new readers and anyone working through doubt. - The Berean Standard Bible built in, plus KJV, ASV, WEB, NET and more to download free. - Word study tools that make Greek and Hebrew approachable. - Sermon Notes with one-tap verse insertion and auto-save. - Highlights and notes that sync across your devices. - A reading tracker that helps the habit stick. FREE AND PREMIUM Reading the full Bible, your highlights, notes, the daily SOAP study, and the reading tracker are free. Premium unlocks unlimited commentary, the deeper Analysis view, all 74 guides, sermon notes, and unlimited word study. Your own notes and highlights are always yours to read and keep. IF YOU TEACH OR LEAD Leading a small group, teaching Sunday school, or prepping a message? The same commentary, guides, and sermon notes help you prepare with confidence. Scripture first. Context always. Download Protos and experience Bible study that’s clear, contextual, and faithful. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Protos offers an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the full experience, including all learning materials, guided notes, progress tracking, and more. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Service: https://protos-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://protos-app.com/privacy

About

Midvash

This app offers a daily devotional with a Bible passage, reflection, and prayer, taking about five minutes. It provides access to the entire Bible in over 100 versions, with features like highlighting, note-taking, and reading plans. Advanced study tools and an AI-powered Q&A feature are available through a pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily devotional with reflection and prayer
  • Full Bible access with 100+ versions
  • Audio Bible options
  • Highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking
  • Guided reading plans
  • Original Hebrew/Greek word study
  • AI-powered Q&A with Rabbi
Features
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Midvash Your daily moment with the Father. About 5 minutes a day: the Word, a pause to reflect, and a guided prayer. Today's devotional A Psalm passage chosen for the day, a short reflection and a written prayer, with room for your own requests. Your week's honeycombs show the days you showed up. On your schedule A reminder at the time you choose. If you want, Midvash holds back distracting apps until the day's devotional is done. The whole Bible More than 100 versions, with audio in many of them, to read at your own pace. Highlight, bookmark and take notes on the verses that speak to you. Reading plans help you build the habit. Go deeper only if you want Tap a word to see the original Hebrew or Greek. Open the atlas to see the places, with photos. Check the dictionary and cross references without leaving the text. Ask the Rabbi With Rabbi you ask in your own words, and the answer shows the verses it comes from. On your screen Widgets for the devotional and the verse of the day. Midvash Pro Pro unlocks Rabbi, the Originals in Hebrew and Greek word by word, your study of the day and notes. The Bible, the daily devotional, audio, reading plans, highlights and favorites are open to everyone, no subscription needed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://midvash.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://midvash.com/privacy

Screenshots

Protos4 screens
Midvash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Protos at 4.7 against Midvash's 1.0. Protos also leads on ratings volume (120 vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Midvash's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Protos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Midvash sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protos has 120 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Protos's written reviews are positive against 88% of Midvash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protos ships an update every 3 weeks, Midvash every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Protos versus Midvash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtosMidvash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (120 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings120 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio Jonathan ArifinDavid de Gregorio Neto

Customer experience

Protos

All ratings117 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Midvash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Protos

Subscriptions4
  • Protos Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Protos Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Protos Premium (Three Months)$29.993 Months
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  • Protos Premium (Yearly)$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Midvash

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Semanal$2.997 Days
  • Midvash Pro$7.991 Month
  • Midvash Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual · Welcome Offer1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Protos free?
Protos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midvash free?
Midvash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Protos or Midvash?
Protos is rated higher. Protos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Midvash averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Protos or Midvash have ads?
Neither Protos nor Midvash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protos or Midvash?
Protos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Midvash every 6 days. Most recently, Protos was updated on November 5, 2026 and Midvash on November 7, 2026.

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