# ScriptureWriter vs Inscribe Bible Journaling

The clearest difference is price: ScriptureWriter at Free against Inscribe Bible Journaling's $2.99. ScriptureWriter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Inscribe Bible Journaling's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ScriptureWriter is free to download; Inscribe Bible Journaling costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScriptureWriter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

ScriptureWriter ships an update fortnightly, Inscribe Bible Journaling every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScriptureWriter | Inscribe Bible Journaling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripturewriter/id6755567704/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inscribe-bible-journaling/id6756134317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 63 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [www.GraceSelah.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/424711935) | [CARLI BROOKE BOWEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858658570) |

## What reviewers say

### ScriptureWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripturewriter/id6755567704)

This app transforms your iPad into a digital space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. It offers guided writing, multiple translation options, and personalization features to deepen your study and reflection.

**Highlights:** Handwrite Bible verses with Apple Pencil or finger, Multiple Bible translations and import options, Personalize font, text size, and background colors, Separate spaces for verses and personal notes, Export handwriting to PDF and create backups, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Inscribe Bible Journaling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inscribe-bible-journaling/id6756134317)

Engage with Scripture through digital journaling. Read Bible chapters side-by-side with your personal notes, drawings, and photos. Features creative tools and multiple Bible translations for a personalized reflection experience.

**Highlights:** Split-screen Bible reading and journaling, Pen, highlighter, and sticker tools, Insert photos into journal entries, Four Bible translations (WEB, KJV, ASV, Darby), Automatic journal saving, iPad optimized design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScriptureWriter free?

ScriptureWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inscribe Bible Journaling free?

Inscribe Bible Journaling costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScriptureWriter or Inscribe Bible Journaling?

ScriptureWriter is rated higher. ScriptureWriter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Inscribe Bible Journaling averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ScriptureWriter or Inscribe Bible Journaling have ads?

Neither ScriptureWriter nor Inscribe Bible Journaling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScriptureWriter or Inscribe Bible Journaling?

ScriptureWriter ships an update fortnightly, and Inscribe Bible Journaling every 4 days. Most recently, ScriptureWriter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Inscribe Bible Journaling on October 30, 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.*