Comparison

The Bible Intelligence App 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

The Bible Intelligence App

Features
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Understand the Bible with commentary, context, and connections across Scripture. Bible Intelligence brings AI-powered study tools into your Bible reading, so you can explore a passage without losing your place. STUDY ANY VERSE Tap a verse and choose Intelligence to explore commentary, cross-references, and original-language word studies. Follow connections between passages and examine Hebrew and Greek meanings with Strong's numbers. READ AND KEEP YOUR NOTES Read the Berean Standard Bible or King James Version, with Reina-Valera 1909 and the Russian Synodal Bible also included. Add notes, tags, and bookmarks as you study. Sign in to sync your study information across devices. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Bible Intelligence requires an active subscription. Choose a monthly or yearly Bible Intelligence subscription in the app, restore a qualifying purchase, or sign in with a Bible Memory account that already has an active Bible Intelligence or Unlimited entitlement. Available pricing and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. AI-generated study content may contain errors. Compare it with Scripture and trusted study resources. Bible Intelligence requests require an internet connection. Privacy policy: https://bibleintelligence.ai/privacy/ Terms of use: https://bibleintelligence.ai/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

The Bible Intelligence App4 screens
Layman Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Bible Intelligence App at none against Layman Bible's shown. The Bible Intelligence App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. The Bible Intelligence App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Layman Bible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Bible Intelligence App versus Layman Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Bible Intelligence AppLayman Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMillennial Apps, LLCMichael McGill apps llc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Bible Intelligence App

Subscriptions2
  • Bible Intelligence Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Bible Intelligence Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Layman Bible

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

Questions

Is The Bible Intelligence App free?
The Bible Intelligence App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layman Bible free?
Layman Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Bible Intelligence App or Layman Bible have ads?
Layman Bible shows ads; The Bible Intelligence App does not.

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