ScriptureWriter vs Withim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScriptureWriter
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.
- 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
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ScriptureWriter - Hand-Copy the Bible (Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil) Meditate Deeply Through Handwriting Scripture ScriptureWriter transforms your iPad into a sacred space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. Research shows that writing by hand engages your mind differently than typing—you slow down, process each word, and create deeper connections with the text. Now you can experience this profound method of Bible study with digital convenience. Write Scripture by Hand • Use Apple Pencil or your finger to handwrite any verse • Lined paper guides keep your writing neat • Adjustable canvas expands as you write • Separate spaces for copying verses and personal notes • Auto-saves your progress continuously Multiple Bible Translations • Includes preloaded Bible translations • Import your preferred translation in JSON format • Switch between translations while preserving your handwriting • Reorder and manage your Bible library Personalize Your Experience • Choose from 20+ fonts for Bible text display • Adjust text size for comfortable reading • Customize background colors for verse and notes areas • Change ink color retroactively to highlight insights • Drag divider to adjust Bible text and writing space Capture Divine Revelations • Toggle between Verse and Notes canvases • Write Scripture in one space, reflections in another • Each chapter has dedicated areas for both • Perfect for sermon preparation and devotional journaling Export & Backup Everything • Export all handwriting to beautiful PDFs • Create complete backups including translations and settings • Restore from backup to preserve your work • Share your handwritten Scripture with others Accessibility Features • Pencil-only or any-input modes • Supports both Apple Pencil and touch input • Large, readable text options • Smooth scrolling for extensive handwriting Perfect For: • Daily devotional practices • Bible memory work • Sermon preparation • Small group studies • Personal meditation • Scripture journaling • Theological students • Anyone seeking deeper engagement with God's Word System Requirements: • Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil • Also works on iPhone Start your handwriting journey today and discover what God reveals as you write His Word.
Withim
This app combines Bible reading with journaling, allowing users to capture reflections, prayers, and sermon notes. It offers guided devotional themes and features to help build consistent spiritual habits. All your spiritual insights are kept private and accessible offline.
- Bible reading (KJV, Korean)
- Four journaling spaces (Sermon, Prayer, Journal, Devotional)
- Rich text editing and emotion tracking
- Daily devotional themes
- Streak tracking and reminders
- Offline functionality
- Verse card sharing
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Withim is a journal/diary app with Bible reading built for your daily walk with God. Read Scripture, capture what stirs your heart, and look back on how He's been at work. Everything lives in one place — your Bible, your prayers, your reflections. The name says it all: With & Within Him SCRIPTURE READING Read the Bible in English (KJV) or Korean (개역한글). Highlight verses in your favorite colors, bookmark passages to revisit, and search across the full text. Customize your reading experience with adjustable font size, line spacing, and layout. When a verse speaks to you, tap it and start writing — your selected passage flows right into a new journal entry. FOUR WAYS TO JOURNAL Not every moment with God looks the same. Withim gives you four dedicated spaces: Sermon Notes — Capture key points during a message. Set action plans for the week ahead, and Withim will gently check in with you to help you live out what you heard. Prayer — Pour out your heart honestly. Set prayer time capsules to revisit your requests weeks or months later and see how God answered. Journal — A free-form space for daily reflections, thoughts, and personal notes tied to Scripture. Devotional (QT) — Structure your quiet time with guided reflection on the day's passage. Each entry supports rich text (bold, italic, headings, quotes), emotion tracking, and tags to organize your spiritual life. FROM REFLECTION TO ACTION It's easy to be moved on Sunday and forget by Wednesday. Withim helps you carry what you hear into how you live — through weekly sermon follow-ups, prayer revisits, and quiet nudges that meet you where you are. No guilt, no pressure. Just a gentle companion helping you stay close to what matters. STAY CONSISTENT Building a devotional habit takes time. Withim tracks your streak — how many days in a row you've spent time in the Word — and offers gentle encouragement to keep going. Set a daily reminder at your preferred time so you never miss your quiet moment. DAILY DEVOTIONAL THEMES Start each day with a personal message from God's Word. Choose from themes like Comfort, Courage, Gratitude, Wisdom, Peace, Healing, and more to guide your daily reflection. LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER "On This Day" surfaces entries you wrote on this date in past years. It's a simple way to see your growth and remember how God has been faithful. The Insight tab shows your spiritual footprint: entries written, moods tracked, prayer patterns, and more. SHARE WHAT MOVES YOU Create beautiful verse cards from any passage and share them with friends, your church group, or on social media. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE-FIRST Your journal is yours. Withim works entirely offline — no internet required to read, write, or reflect. Create a free account to sync across devices and back up your data. Export your entries anytime as JSON. We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. Your spiritual life stays between you and God. COMPLETELY FREE Every feature in Withim is free — prayer capsules, action plans, devotional themes, and everything else. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no limits. Start today. Open the Word, pick up your pen, and walk With Him. Terms of Use: https://withim.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://withim.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScriptureWriter at fortnightly against Withim's every 3 months. Withim's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScriptureWriter against 5.0 for Withim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
ScriptureWriter ships an update fortnightly, Withim every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScriptureWriter | Withim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | www.GraceSelah.com | Tae Hoon Roh |
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ScriptureWriter
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In-app purchases
ScriptureWriter
No in-app purchases
Withim
No in-app purchases









