Thy Word vs Bible Interpreter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
Bible Interpreter
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Bible Interpreter Turn your phone into a Bible study companion—with the wisdom of the early Church, natural on-device reading, and hands-free voice control. COMPLETE OFFLINE EXPERIENCE Scripture, commentary, listening, and optional AI summary chat all work without an internet connection. Study anywhere—plane, commute, or quiet time at home. 240+ INTERPRETERS · 109,000+ COMMENTARIES Explore verse-by-verse commentary from classic Christian interpreters—Church Fathers and historic teachers in traditions associated with St. John Chrysostom and many others. HANDS-FREE WITH "HEY, BIBLE" Say "Hey, Bible" and use voice commands to navigate and listen—ideal when your hands are busy, or if you prefer a screen-light, audio-first experience. Friendly for visually impaired users. HUMAN-LIKE READING (requires iOS 17+) No more robotic voices. Listen mode uses natural on-device voices (including Kokoro) for Scripture and commentary—clear, calm reading built for long listening sessions. STUDY ASSISTANT Ask study questions and get help summarizing commentary with models that run entirely on your device. Your prompts never leave your phone. PRIVACY-MINDED BY DESIGN AI study prompts, listening, and wake-word detection all stay on your device. We don't sell your study content. Subscriptions and store services are still handled by Apple and our subscription provider as needed to unlock PRO. GET STARTED FREE Start free with selected books (including commentary on John and Leviticus). No account required to begin reading. HOW IT WORKS Open a book, chapter, or verse Read early Church commentary linked to the text Tap to Listen—or say "Hey, Bible"—for hands-free commands mode. PERFECT FOR Daily Scripture reading with historic Christian insight Commuting or chores—hands-free listen mode Accessibility-minded, voice-first Bible study Deep study without depending on an internet connection Exploring Orthodox, Catholic, and broader early Church wisdom KEY FEATURES Full offline functionality Bible text and a huge commentary library Wake word + voice commands Natural on-device voices Optional AI study assistant (on-device) Custom audio playlists and bookmarks LANGUAGES English KJV Bible and interpretations. PRO Unlock the full commentary library and go deeper across Scripture. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS PRO unlocks the full commentary experience. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your iOS Settings. START STUDYING DEEPER Download Bible Interpreter and bring Scripture together with the early Church—offline, hands-free, and built for real study. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bibleinterpreter.app/privacy Licenses: https://bibleinterpreter.app/licenses
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thy Word at none against Bible Interpreter's 2. Thy Word also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Bible Interpreter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thy Word asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Thy Word | Bible Interpreter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 494 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Tiago Moura Pereira Cordeiro dos Santos | Sinarhia |
In-app purchases
Thy Word
No in-app purchases
Bible Interpreter
- BibleInterpretations Monthly Access$2.991 Month
- Bible Interpretations Yearly Access3 Days trial$34.991 Year









