# Scroll The Bible vs BibleMate

Scroll The Bible and BibleMate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BibleMate's written reviews are positive against 62% of Scroll The Bible's. BibleMate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Scroll The Bible's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 87) and chart position (#4 vs #176). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scroll The Bible sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BibleMate sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scroll The Bible against 4.8 for BibleMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroll The Bible has 19K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Scroll The Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of BibleMate's.

Scroll The Bible ships an update every 9 days, BibleMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll The Bible | BibleMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-the-bible/id6756558351/reviews)** | [4.8 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblemate/id6765685041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #176 |
| Size | 114 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) | [Juan Pablo Gomez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858478239) |

## What reviewers say

### Scroll The Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-the-bible/id6756558351)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Book, #5 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Experience Scripture with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for modern believers. Offers AI-powered study tools for deeper understanding, including explanations and cross-references. Available with various subscription plans for premium features.

**Highlights:** Infinite scrolling through scripture, Red Letter Edition for Jesus' words, Bookmark and save favorite verses, Add personal notes to verses, Powerful search functionality, AI-powered study explanations, Multiple Bible translations

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible | $29.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scroll The Bible - Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### BibleMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblemate/id6765685041)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Engage with the Bible through AI-powered commentary, reflection questions, and a personal Bible mentor. Track your progress, listen to scripture, and journal your thoughts to deepen your spiritual practice.

**Highlights:** AI verse-by-verse commentary, Personal AI Bible mentor, Scripture progress tracker, Audio Bible playback, AI-generated reflection questions, Gratitude journal and affirmations, Smart notes and folders, Multiple Bible versions

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blessed Special | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| Devoted Special | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Weekly | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Blessed (Weekly) | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Devoted (Weekly) | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Special | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed (Weekly) | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Anointed Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Blessed Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Blessed Yearly | $51.90 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $51.99 | per year |
| Blessed Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $103.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Anointed Yearly | $155.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll The Bible free?

Scroll The Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BibleMate free?

BibleMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scroll The Bible or BibleMate?

Scroll The Bible is rated higher. Scroll The Bible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while BibleMate averages 4.8 from 87 ratings.

### Do Scroll The Bible or BibleMate have ads?

Both Scroll The Bible and BibleMate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scroll The Bible or BibleMate?

Scroll The Bible ships an update every 9 days, and BibleMate weekly. Most recently, Scroll The Bible was updated on October 29, 2026 and BibleMate on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scroll The Bible or BibleMate?

Scroll The Bible currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and BibleMate at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*