Comparison

Study Research vs OnlyBible

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

Head to head
About

Study Research

Features
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Study Research provides detailed, organized reports on cults, false doctrines, religious organizations, and their founders. Whether you are a student, teacher, or minister, this app equips you with reliable information at your fingertips. Key Features: - Research any cult, organization, or religious movement - Generate detailed timeline reports with events, teachings, and key facts - Access Bible study topics including church history, theology, and hermeneutics - Export and share reports as PDF, plain text, or HTML - Constantly updated with new topics and research - Simple, reliable, and easy to use on any device Topics Include: - Major cults and false teachings - Bible subjects and doctrine - Church history and early church fathers - Christology, systematic theology, and bibliology - Religious organizations and their founders Study Research is a growing resource built to equip the saints for evangelizing, witnessing, and defending the faith. Access Biblical and encyclopedic data on your phone, tablet, or computer. Formerly known as CultChronicle.

About

OnlyBible

This app offers a comprehensive Bible reading experience with multiple English and Chinese translations. It includes verse-by-verse commentary, Reformed theological texts, reading plans, and audio narration. Users can also maintain a verse notebook and private prayer journal, with full offline access and optional Google sign-in for syncing.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations (English & Chinese)
  • Verse-by-verse commentary
  • Reformed theological library
  • Daily reading plans
  • Audio narration
  • Verse notebook & prayer journal
  • Full offline access
Features
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OnlyBible is a quiet but faithful companion for reading Scripture and the Reformed confessional tradition. • The whole Bible in English (World English Bible) and Chinese (和合本 / CUV), Simplified or Traditional • Verse-by-verse and chapter commentary, grounded in Reformed theology • The Reformed library — Westminster Shorter & Larger Catechisms, Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, the ecumenical creeds • Reading plans — M'Cheyne one-year, the catechisms day by day • Audio narration of every verse • A verse notebook and a private prayer journal • Read fully offline — download the Bible, library, and commentary • A gentle daily reminder Sign in with Google to sync your reading history, plans, notebook, and prayers with bible.athenwise.ai — or use it entirely signed-out.

Screenshots

Study Research4 screens
OnlyBible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnlyBible at every 2 days against Study Research's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Research ships an update weekly, OnlyBible every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Study Research versus OnlyBible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy ResearchOnlyBible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRobert Louis AndersonYue Xie

In-app purchases

None

Study Research

No in-app purchases

None

OnlyBible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Research free?
Study Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnlyBible free?
OnlyBible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Study Research or OnlyBible have ads?
Neither Study Research nor OnlyBible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Research or OnlyBible?
Study Research ships an update weekly, and OnlyBible every 2 days. Most recently, Study Research was updated on November 9, 2026 and OnlyBible on October 31, 2026.

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