Comparison

Interlinear Bible vs Colophon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interlinear Bible

Explore the original languages of Scripture with in-depth Hebrew and Greek tools. An AI assistant helps you understand complex theological questions and word origins. Features include word-by-word breakdowns, phonetic transliterations, and integrated Strong's Concordance definitions.

Highlights
  • Interlinear text display with word-by-word breakdown
  • Original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts
  • Bible Chat AI assistant for theological inquiry
  • Strong's Concordance integration with definitions
  • Phonetic transliterations and grammatical parsing
  • Highlighting, notes, and customizable typography
Features
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INTERLINEAR BIBLE: STUDY AND CHAT Interlinear Bible brings the original languages of Scripture to your fingertips. Dive deeper into God's Word with professional-grade Hebrew and Greek tools, and our all-new Bible Chat AI assistant—designed to help you explore the richness of the Bible like never before. KEY FEATURES INTERLINEAR TEXT DISPLAY - Word-by-Word Breakdown: Every verse analyzed with surgical precision. - Original Source Text: Complete Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament) manuscripts. - Dynamic Alignment: English translations perfectly aligned below each original word for easy reading. - Phonetic Transliterations: Master pronunciation with clear, easy-to-read guides. - Grammatical Parsing: Professional morphological data at a tap. STRONG'S CONCORDANCE INTEGRATION - Instant Definitions: Tap any Strong's number for immediate access to exhaustive dictionary entries. - Etymology and Roots: Trace the history and origin of every word in the Bible. - Usage and Context: View notes on how words are used across different books and contexts. - One-Tap Access: Jump straight from any interlinear word to its full concordance entry. COMPLETE BIBLE READER - Multiple Translations. - Fluid Navigation: Smoothly swipe between chapters or use the intuitive book selector. - Verse-by-Verse Focus: A clean, distraction-free layout optimized for deep reading. - Cross References: Instantly see related passages for any verse. - Full-Text Search: Find any verse by keyword or reference in seconds. BIBLE DICTIONARY - Nearly 6,000 Entries: Comprehensive people, places, and topics from Easton's and Smith's classic Bible dictionaries. - A–Z Browse or Search: Quickly find any term, or explore alphabetically. - Connected to Scripture: Every entry links back to its Bible references. BIBLE CHAT AI (PRO) Transform your study with an intelligent assistant that understands the original languages. - Deep Theological Inquiry: Ask complex questions and get grounded, Scripture-based answers. - Original Language Insights: Get instant explanations of Hebrew and Greek concepts, idioms, and historical context. - Denominationally Neutral: Designed for objective, scholarly, and devotional study. - Seamless Integration: Ask about specific verses or words directly as you study. PERSONALIZATION AND STUDY TOOLS - Highlight and Mark: Six beautiful colors to categorize your insights. - Bookmarks: Save your place and revisit key verses instantly. - In-Depth Notes: Attach personal study notes directly to any verse. - Premium Typography: Choose from serif, sans-serif, rounded, and monospaced fonts. - Adaptive Design: Stunning Light, Dark, and System color schemes. - iCloud Sync: Your highlights, bookmarks, and preferences follow you seamlessly across devices. - Daily Verse of the Day: A curated verse delivered right when you want it. - Reading Streaks: Stay motivated and track your consistency over time. PERFECT FOR: - Bible Scholars and Students: Professional tools for academic-level research. - Pastors and Teachers: Effortless sermon preparation with original language depth. - Language Learners: The ultimate companion for learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek. - Small Groups: Share insights and explore the text together. - Personal Devotion: Discover new layers of meaning in your daily reading. WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE Unlike generic Bible apps, Interlinear Bible bridges the gap between modern translation and ancient wisdom. By combining the precision of word-for-word analysis with the power of modern AI, we provide a study experience that is both technologically advanced and deeply rooted in tradition. Bible Chat Pro Subscription: Bible Chat requires a monthly or annual subscription. Access an unlimited AI study assistant, streaming responses, and advanced theological insights. Privacy Policy: https://josephb524.github.io/Interlinear-Bible-Plus-Policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Colophon

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew words behind English Bible translations offline. Study word meanings, cross-references, and save your notes and highlights locally. Enhance your understanding with advanced tools available through a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible translations (KJV, BSB, WEB)
  • Interlinear word study (Greek/Hebrew)
  • Scripture search and notes
  • Cross-references
  • Lexicon search
  • Offline audio narration
  • Study Desk for verse comparison
Features
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Colophon is an offline study Bible built on one idea: there are older words under your English. Read the King James Version (KJV), Berean Standard Bible (BSB) and World English Bible (WEB) offline. No account, no feed, no ads. Keep your notes and highlights on your device. INCLUDED WITHOUT A PURCHASE • All three Bible translations, fully offline • Scripture search, notes, highlights, bookmarks, tags and Markdown note export • The plain reading page, with your device's text size • Word of the Day widget: an English headword and verse reference COLOPHON PRO — ONE-TIME IN-APP PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION The following featured tools require Colophon Pro: • Word Study: tap tagged words in KJV or BSB for the Greek or Hebrew behind them — Strong's entries, Abbott-Smith (Greek) and Brown–Driver–Briggs (Hebrew) entries where available, roots and word families, translation renderings and occurrences. Resize the study sheet while keeping the text above it. WEB has no word tagging; open the same verse in KJV or BSB to study its words. • Lexicon search: English, Strong's number, transliteration, Greek or Hebrew • Cross references: ranked connections between Bible passages • Your Words: a local history of the words you have studied • Listen: BSB narration by Barry Hays, downloaded per book from GitHub and kept for offline playback. KJV and WEB use your device's speech voice. The page follows the reading. • Word of the Day widget: Greek or Hebrew, transliteration and a link into Word Study; verse text on supported larger widgets • Study Desk: compare two translations, verse by verse; side by side on wider screens • Notebooks and backlinks, print-ready PDF Study Sheets, and note import from Markdown or CSV • Backup & Restore: your study in a portable file you control • Additional reading backgrounds and the in-app text-size control. Previously retained background and text-size choices remain available to eligible existing readers; word study has no such exception. YOUR STUDY, ON YOUR DEVICE Notes, highlights and word history stay on your device unless you export them. Colophon runs no servers and includes no analytics or advertising SDK. Optional BSB audio downloads contact GitHub, which can see your IP address and requested files. During continuous listening, the next book can download automatically. Installed speech voices work on your device. Purchases are handled by the App Store. The texts and study sources are public-domain or openly licensed, with credits in the app. The words under the words.

Screenshots

Interlinear Bible4 screens
Colophon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Interlinear Bible and Colophon both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Interlinear Bible's written reviews are positive against 67% of Colophon's. Interlinear Bible also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Colophon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interlinear Bible sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Colophon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Interlinear Bible against 5.0 for Colophon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interlinear Bible has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Interlinear Bible's written reviews are positive against 67% of Colophon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interlinear Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Colophon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interlinear Bible versus Colophon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterlinear BibleColophon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose PimentelMustafa Salim Erek

Customer experience

Interlinear Bible

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Colophon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interlinear Bible

Subscriptions6
  • Basic$1.991 Month
  • Interlinear Bible Chat Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Supporter$9.991 Month
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  • Patron$19.991 Month
  • Interlinear Bible Chat Annual$39.991 Year
  • Benefactor$49.991 Month
4 purchases

Colophon

One-time4
  • Tip: Ink$1.99
  • Tip: Quill$4.99
  • Colophon Pro$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Tip: Patron$9.99

Questions

Is Interlinear Bible free?
Interlinear Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Colophon free?
Colophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interlinear Bible or Colophon?
Colophon is rated higher. Interlinear Bible averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Colophon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interlinear Bible or Colophon have ads?
Neither Interlinear Bible nor Colophon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interlinear Bible or Colophon?
Interlinear Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Colophon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interlinear Bible was updated on October 30, 2026 and Colophon on October 31, 2026.

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