Comparison

Thy Word vs Light

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

Head to head
About

Thy Word

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Thy Word is an ad-free Bible app built for quiet reading, careful study, and focused listening during sermons. --- Thy Word is and will remain: - Free - Ad-free - Offline-first No subscriptions. No upsells. No distractions. --- Study with Depth and Clarity Strong’s Concordance (Greek and Hebrew) Tap words in the King James Version to see their original Greek or Hebrew meaning right where you’re reading. Trusted Commentary Includes John Wesley’s Notes on the Whole Bible for clear, faithful explanations. Dictionary Lookup Instant definitions for difficult words without leaving the text. --- Read and Navigate Effortlessly Tabs for fast passage switching Open multiple passages at once and move between them instantly using tabs. Ideal for sermons and Bible studies where verses jump back and forth. --- Powerful, Fast Search Search the entire Bible instantly. - Exact phrases - Partial matches - Old or New Testament only Results appear in under a second. --- Sermon and Study Notes Sermon Notes Take notes as you listen and find them later by date, passage, or keyword. Never lose a message again. Highlighting Highlight individual words, phrases, or entire verses in multiple colors. --- Share Scripture, Nothing Else Share verses cleanly without links, promotions, or branding. Just the text and the reference. --- Offline, Private, Peaceful - Works 100 percent offline - No accounts - No tracking - No analytics --- Bible Translations Included - King James Version (KJV) with full Strong’s mapping - American Standard Version (ASV) - World English Bible (WEB) - Luther 1912 (German) - Almeida Revista e Corrigida (Portuguese)

About

Light

This app facilitates Bible study by enabling users to read scripture, explore personal reflections, and generate in-depth studies on passages. It offers guided plans to deepen understanding of the Bible.

Highlights
  • Read Scripture
  • Ask questions about the Bible
  • Generate deep studies
  • Follow guided study plans
  • Personal reflection
Features
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Light is a Bible study app that helps users read Scripture, ask questions about the Bible and their personal experiences, generate deep studies on Bible passages, and follow guided study plans.

Screenshots

Thy Word4 screens
Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thy Word at none against Light's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Thy Word versus Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThy WordLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao Tiago Moura Pereira Cordeiro dos SantosAundrea Gregg

In-app purchases

None

Thy Word

No in-app purchases

None

Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thy Word free?
Thy Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light free?
Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thy Word or Light have ads?
Light shows ads; Thy Word does not.

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