Comparison

Rightly Divided vs Layman Bible

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

Head to head
About

Rightly Divided

A focused Bible study application for in-depth King James Bible study. It offers a clean layout, powerful search, and unique tools like Webster's 1828 Dictionary for historical word meanings. Ideal for pastors, teachers, and serious students seeking clarity without distractions.

Highlights
  • King James Bible in distraction-free layout
  • Keyword, phrase, and reference search
  • Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary integration
  • Personal notes and highlights
  • Structured Bible verse memorization method
  • No ads or commentary clutter
Features
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Rightly Divided is a focused Bible study app designed for believers who want to study the King James Bible with clarity, accuracy, and reverence. This app is especially suited for pastors, teachers, and serious students who value careful word study without any clutter. __________ Key Features: -- Read the complete King James Bible in a clean, distraction-free layout designed for focused study. -- Search by keyword, phrase, or reference. Instantly jump to verses like John 3:16 or explore different themes throughout the Bible. -- Study biblical words using Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, which gives some insight into the historical English meanings used during the KJV era. -- Add personal notes and highlights directly to verses for sermon preparation, teaching, or personal study. -- Memorize Bible verses using a structured, progressive method: 1. Read the verse 2. Recall first letters 3. Fill in missing words 4. Recite the full verse from memory This app is designed for serious study. There is no social media. No ads. No commentary clutter. Just the Bible, a few study tools, and clarity. __________ Why Webster’s 1828? Many English words in the King James Bible no longer carry the same meaning today. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary can provide context on some words. While it is it not a perfect list of definitions, Webster's 1828 is still a valuable tool for studying your Bible. __________ Rightly Divided is provided free of charge as a tool to support the study of the Bible. __________

About

Layman Bible

Understand the Bible with simple, plain-language explanations for every verse. Access cultural context, historical timelines, and word studies. Customize your reading experience and track progress with this offline study tool.

Highlights
  • Plain-language verse explanations
  • Cultural and historical context layers
  • Cross-references and word studies
  • Personal notes and verse tagging
  • Offline access to all content
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Reading plans and progress tracking
Features
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The Bible is one of the most important books ever written — but let's be honest, it can be really hard to understand. Ancient customs, unfamiliar names, and 2,000+ years of cultural distance make it tough to know what's actually going on. Layman Bible fixes that. Every single verse across all 66 books comes with a plain-language explanation written like a friend is sitting next to you, helping you understand what you're reading. No seminary degree required. TAP ANY VERSE TO UNDERSTAND IT Just tap a verse and get a clear, simple explanation of what it means and why it matters. No more guessing or skipping over confusing passages. LAYERS OF CONTEXT Toggle on and off the layers you want: - Verse Explainers — what each verse means in plain English - Cultural Notes — customs and traditions that shaped the text - Cross-References — related passages elsewhere in the Bible - Then vs Now — how ancient practices connect to modern life - People Profiles — who's who, with bios and background - Word Studies — original Greek and Hebrew meanings - Places — locations with descriptions and modern equivalents - Timelines — key events in historical order READING PLANS — FREE Guided reading plans from 30 days to 5 years: Bible in a Year, Chronological, Gospels in 30 Days, Psalms & Proverbs, Prophets in 90 Days, Bible in 90 Days, and more. Run as many plans at once as you like — each one tracks its own progress, day count, and whether you're ahead or behind. Watch a short ad to unlock a plan free for 7 days. Skip a day or take a rest day anytime; the plan adjusts around you. LISTEN — FREE Have chapters read aloud while you follow along, with the current verse highlighted as it's spoken. - Keeps playing with your screen off or the app in the background - Automatically continues into the next chapter — or the next reading in your plan - Play, pause, and skip from your lock screen or Control Center - Adjustable speed Watch a short ad to unlock audio free for 7 days. BUILT FOR YOUR STUDY - Highlight verses in 5 colors - Bookmark and tag verses (Memorize, Pray, Question, Study) - Add personal notes to any verse - Search across the entire Bible - Export your study notes - Track reading streaks and progress - View stats with a 28-day activity heatmap BIG THEMES Explore the major themes that run through the entire Bible — like Salvation, Love, and more — with overviews tracing each theme from Old Testament to New. COMPLETELY OFFLINE All 31,000+ verse explanations are stored on your device. No internet required. No account needed. No tracking. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING - Adjust font size - Pick your theme (light, dark, or system) - Set which context layers show by default - Customize colors for each explainer type - Set daily reading reminders FREE — NO PURCHASE REQUIRED The full Bible text and all 31,000+ verse explanations are completely free. Reading plans and audio are free too — just watch a short ad to unlock them for 7 days at a time. Prefer no ads at all? An optional Pro subscription ($0.99/month or $9.99/year, auto-renewing) removes all ads — including rewarded ads — and gives you unlimited access to every reading plan and audio playback with nothing to watch. Uses the World English Bible (WEB), a modern public domain translation. Explanations are AI-generated and reviewed for accuracy. Not a replacement for pastoral guidance. Privacy Policy: https://drmcgill2126.github.io/michaelmcgillapps/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://drmcgill2126.github.io/michaelmcgillapps/terms.html

Screenshots

Rightly Divided3 screens
Layman Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rightly Divided and Layman Bible both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Rightly Divided's written reviews are positive against 0% of Layman Bible's. Rightly Divided also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Layman Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Rightly Divided asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Layman Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Rightly Divided's written reviews are positive against 0% of Layman Bible's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rightly Divided ships an update every 2 days, Layman Bible every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rightly Divided versus Layman Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRightly DividedLayman Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE PORTION MINISTRIES, INCORPORATEDMichael McGill apps llc

Customer experience

Rightly Divided

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Layman Bible

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rightly Divided

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Layman Bible

Subscriptions2
  • Layman Bible Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Layman Bible Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Rightly Divided free?
Rightly Divided is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Layman Bible free?
Layman Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rightly Divided or Layman Bible?
Layman Bible is rated higher. Rightly Divided averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Layman Bible averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Rightly Divided or Layman Bible have ads?
Layman Bible shows ads; Rightly Divided does not.
Which is updated more often, Rightly Divided or Layman Bible?
Rightly Divided ships an update every 2 days, and Layman Bible every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rightly Divided was updated on October 22, 2026 and Layman Bible on October 12, 2026.

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