# Bible App vs ThyWord

The clearest difference is ads: Bible App at none against ThyWord's shown. ThyWord's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 31). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ThyWord sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Bible App against 4.9 for ThyWord. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 104 respectively.

Bible App ships an update weekly, ThyWord every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible App | ThyWord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-app-bible-reading/id6754565397/reviews) | **[4.9 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyword-prayer-and-scripture/id6758917669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aziz Gundogdu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758063290) | [ThyWord Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875742739) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-app-bible-reading/id6754565397)

This app offers a simple and inspiring way to read the Bible daily. Discover meaningful verses, save favorites, and share them with others. It provides a peaceful reading experience to help you connect with God's word.

**Highlights:** Daily inspiring verse, Verse categories by theme, Complete Bible reading, Save and share favorite verses, Peaceful reading environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible App - Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible App - Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### ThyWord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyword-prayer-and-scripture/id6758917669)

This app allows users to pray aloud and receive a matching Bible verse in response. It acts as a daily companion for spiritual growth, offering a personal prayer journal and audio Bible verses. The focus is on active prayer and connecting with scripture.

**Highlights:** Voice prayer with scripture matching, Audio Bible verses, Personal prayer journal, Daily verse suggestions, Works across Christian traditions, Distraction-free design

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $6.00 | per year |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.00 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible App free?

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

### Is ThyWord free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible App or ThyWord?

ThyWord is rated higher. Bible App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while ThyWord averages 4.9 from 104 ratings.

### Do Bible App or ThyWord have ads?

ThyWord shows ads; Bible App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible App or ThyWord?

Bible App ships an update weekly, and ThyWord every 4 days. Most recently, Bible App was updated on October 30, 2026 and ThyWord on November 5, 2026.

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