# Bible Lock vs Scripture Before Scroll

Bible Lock and Scripture Before Scroll both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scripture Before Scroll's written reviews are positive against 53% of Bible Lock's. Scripture Before Scroll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Bible Lock's advantage is ratings volume (330 vs 32). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Lock sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scripture Before Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bible Lock against 4.7 for Scripture Before Scroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Lock has 330 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Bible Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture Before Scroll's.

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Lock | Scripture Before Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-lock-put-god-first/id6754575475/reviews) | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-before-scroll/id6771953135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 214 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MJH VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822810384) | [James Liberty](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771953137) |

## 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Lock Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Lock Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Bible Lock Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Bible Lock Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Bible Lock Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Bible Lock Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Sponsor 1 Person | $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 |


### Scripture Before Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-before-scroll/id6771953135)

This app restricts access to social media until you complete your daily Bible reading. Choose your reading style, track your progress, and test your knowledge with trivia. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or data selling.

**Highlights:** Social media blocking, Daily scripture reading, Reading habit tracking, Bible trivia, Family Game mode, Private journaling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Lock free?

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

### Is Scripture Before Scroll free?

Scripture Before Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Lock or Scripture Before Scroll?

Bible Lock and Scripture Before Scroll are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 330 and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do Bible Lock or Scripture Before Scroll have ads?

Neither Bible Lock nor Scripture Before Scroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Lock or Scripture Before Scroll?

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, and Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, Bible Lock was updated on October 13, 2026 and Scripture Before Scroll on October 1, 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.*