# Bible Lock vs Bible Seal

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bible Lock at free with in-app purchases against Bible Seal's subscription. Bible Lock also leads on ratings volume (344 vs 1). Bible Seal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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 Bible Seal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bible Seal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Lock has 344 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, Bible Seal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Lock | Bible Seal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-lock-put-god-first/id6754575475/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-seal-read-before-scroll/id6792008125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 214 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MJH VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822810384) | [ROBERTS OLEINIKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895120601) |

## 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 |


### Bible Seal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-seal-read-before-scroll/id6792008125)

This app helps you build a consistent Bible reading habit by blocking distracting apps until you complete a reading. It offers guided journeys, scripture memorization, and AI-powered Bible chat to deepen understanding. Keep verses visible with widgets and track your progress with streaks.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distractions, Guided Bible reading journeys, Scripture memorization tool, AI-powered Bible chat, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Streak tracking for habit building

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access (7-day trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access (7-day trial) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Access (7-day trial) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Lock free?

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

### Is Bible Seal free?

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

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

Bible Seal is rated higher. Bible Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Bible Seal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bible Lock or Bible Seal have ads?

Neither Bible Lock nor Bible Seal shows ads.

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

Bible Lock ships an update every 6 days, and Bible Seal weekly. Most recently, Bible Lock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bible Seal on October 31, 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.*