Olive Scroll vs BibleShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Olive Scroll
A minimalist Bible app designed for focused reading and reflection. It offers offline access, fast verse searching, and the ability to switch between multiple translations within a clean interface.
- Offline Bible reading
- Lightning-fast verse search
- Multiple translation support
- Minimalist and modern interface
- Ad-free experience
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Discover Olive Scroll — a minimal, modern Bible app designed for pure reading and reflection. Built to run completely offline, Olive Scroll removes distractions so you can stay immersed in Scripture wherever you are. Find verses instantly with powerful, lightning-fast search. Switch between multiple translations to deepen your understanding, all within a refined interface inspired by timeless simplicity. Whether you’re studying, preparing to teach, or reading devotionally, Olive Scroll offers a peaceful space to encounter God’s Word — without noise, ads, or clutter. Experience the Bible the way it was meant to be read: clear, focused, and beautifully simple.
BibleShelf
This app guides you through reading the Bible one book at a time, eliminating the pressure of daily plans. It offers visual progress tracking and allows you to read at your own pace without deadlines. Set daily reminders to help you stay on track with your reading journey.
- Track reading progress per book
- Visual progress bars
- Read at your own pace
- No deadlines
- Daily reading reminders
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BibleShelf helps you journey through the Bible one book at a time. Say goodbye to overwhelming reading plans and the guilt of falling behind. Simply focus on completing one entire book of the Bible before moving to the next. - Track your reading progress through each Bible book individually - See visual progress bars showing how far you've come in each book - Complete books at your own pace - absolutely no deadlines! - Set daily reminders to read the Bible Perfect for people who have struggled with daily reading plans, anyone wanting to read the Bible without pressure, and readers who prefer depth over speed. More features coming soon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Olive Scroll at none against BibleShelf's 6. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. BibleShelf sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Olive Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Olive Scroll against 5.0 for BibleShelf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Olive Scroll | BibleShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul DeMarco | Hae Min Kim |
Customer experience
Olive Scroll
BibleShelf
In-app purchases
Olive Scroll
No in-app purchases
BibleShelf
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Generous Tip$19.99
- Patron Tip$49.99
- Benefactor Tip$99.99
