Thy Word vs Simple Study Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 Strongβs Concordance (Greek and Hebrew) Tap words in the King James Version to see their original Greek or Hebrew meaning right where youβre reading. Trusted Commentary Includes John Wesleyβs 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 Strongβs mapping - American Standard Version (ASV) - World English Bible (WEB) - Luther 1912 (German) - Almeida Revista e Corrigida (Portuguese)
Simple Study Bible
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Simple Study Bible is designed to help you read Scripture clearly, explore it deeply, and keep your study focused on the Bible itself. READ THE BIBLE BEAUTIFULLY Enjoy a clean, carefully designed reading experience created for both sustained reading and deeper study. Move naturally from the biblical text into the tools you need, without unnecessary clutter. GO DEEPER Explore rich study material alongside Scripture, including biblical context, word studies, book introductions, cross-references, themes and carefully curated insights that help illuminate the text. STUDY WORDS IN CONTEXT Dig into important biblical words with original-language information and see how words are used across Scripture. COMPARE SCRIPTURE View and compare Bible passages and translations without losing your place in the text. DISCOVER BIBLICAL CONTEXT Explore people, places, historical background and significant events that help place a passage within its biblical and historical setting. CREATE YOUR OWN STUDY Add notes and highlights as you read, and use Study Spaces to bring together the Bible and the study views that matter to you. LISTEN Use Bible audio and spoken Scripture when you want to listen rather than read. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Simple Study Bible brings powerful study tools into a calm, modern interface. The aim is not to overwhelm you with information, but to make deeper study feel natural and accessible. Whether you are reading devotionally, preparing a Bible study, exploring a difficult passage or simply wanting to understand Scripture better, Simple Study Bible gives you a focused place to read, study and reflect. Some advanced study features are available with an optional Pro upgrade.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thy Word at none against Simple Study Bible's 1. Simple Study Bible's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Simple Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thy Word asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thy Word ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Study Bible every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thy Word | Simple Study Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 406 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Joao Tiago Moura Pereira Cordeiro dos Santos | ANDREW BENTS |
In-app purchases
Thy Word
No in-app purchases
Simple Study Bible
- Simple Study Bible Pro$9.99
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