# BibleScroll vs Scripture Before Scroll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scripture Before Scroll at none against BibleScroll's 16. Scripture Before Scroll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). BibleScroll's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 47) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BibleScroll sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Scripture Before Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BibleScroll against 4.8 for Scripture Before Scroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleScroll has 7.8K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of BibleScroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture Before Scroll's.

BibleScroll ships an update every 10 days, Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleScroll | Scripture Before Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescroll-christian-focus/id6755406222/reviews)** | [4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-before-scroll/id6771953135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [James Liberty](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771953137) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescroll-christian-focus/id6755406222)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Reference, #13 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app encourages daily Bible reading by temporarily blocking distracting applications. It integrates with the YouVersion Bible app, allowing users to engage with scripture before accessing their usual digital content.

**Highlights:** Blocks distracting apps, Daily Bible reading focus, Integrates with YouVersion Bible, 7-day free trial, Encourages screen time management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleScroll Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleScroll $25 Annual Donation | $25.00 | per year |
| BibleScroll Annual Donation | $39.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll $40 Annual Donation | $40.00 | per year |
| BibleScroll $50 Monthly Donation | $50.00 | per month |
| BibleScroll $50 Annual Donation | $50.00 | per year |
| BibleScroll Annual Donation | $59.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll $60 Annual Donation | $60.00 | per year |
| BibleScroll Annual Donation | $99.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll $100 Monthly Donation | $100.00 | per month |
| BibleScroll $100 Annual Donation | $100.00 | per year |
| BibleScroll Annual Donation | $199.99 | per year |
| BibleScroll $200 Monthly Donation | $200.00 | per month |
| BibleScroll $200 Annual Donation | $200.00 | 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 BibleScroll free?

BibleScroll 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, BibleScroll or Scripture Before Scroll?

BibleScroll is rated higher. BibleScroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Scripture Before Scroll averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do BibleScroll or Scripture Before Scroll have ads?

Neither BibleScroll nor Scripture Before Scroll shows ads.

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

BibleScroll ships an update every 10 days, and Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, BibleScroll was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scripture Before Scroll on October 17, 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.*