# Bible Lock vs Behold

Bible Lock and Behold both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Behold's written reviews are positive against 53% of Bible Lock's. Bible Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (345 vs 66). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Lock sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Behold sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Behold holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Lock has 345 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Bible Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Behold's.

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, Behold fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Lock | Behold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-lock-put-god-first/id6754575475/reviews) | **[4.9 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behold-god-first/id6756020539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 214 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MJH VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822810384) | [Ralph Hermeling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858007711) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-lock-put-god-first/id6754575475)

This app helps users build consistent Bible reading habits by temporarily blocking distracting apps. Users unlock access to their chosen apps only after completing their daily Scripture reading, fostering spiritual growth and discipline.

**Highlights:** Customizable app blocking, Daily scripture reading to unlock apps, Personalized onboarding quiz, Habit building through discipline, Privacy-focused, on-device control, Screen Time API integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Lock Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Lock Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Lock Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Bible Lock Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Sponsor 3 People | $69.99 | per year |


### Behold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behold-god-first/id6756020539)

This app helps you build a daily prayer habit by locking distracting applications until you complete a short prayer. It offers guided prayer steps and flexible scheduling to integrate spiritual practice into your day without guilt.

**Highlights:** App locking until prayer completion, Guided P.R.A.Y. prayer steps, Daily prayer habit tracking, Customizable prayer times, Grace-based approach, no guilt, App boundaries and practice blocks

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Behold Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Behold Plus Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Behold Plus Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Behold Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Lock free?

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

### Is Behold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Lock or Behold?

Behold is rated higher. Bible Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Behold averages 4.9 from 66 ratings.

### Do Bible Lock or Behold have ads?

Neither Bible Lock nor Behold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Lock or Behold?

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, and Behold fortnightly. Most recently, Bible Lock was updated on November 9, 2026 and Behold on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*