Comparison

BibleSpeak vs Bible Commentary Study

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

Head to head
About

BibleSpeak

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Here is a revised description. It covers the voices and the features added in 1.3.0. I dropped the "new Bible App section" line, since that's no longer new. Bring the Word of God to your ears with BibleSpeak. Speak or type a scripture, then read it or hear it read aloud in a voice you choose, even without an internet connection. BibleSpeak helps you find, hear, and explore the King James Bible in a simple and peaceful way. Remember the full reference, part of a verse, or only a few keywords. BibleSpeak helps you find it. Features • Eight reading voices Choose from eight natural-sounding voices, including four deep voices and several lighter ones. Voices work offline, so you can listen anywhere. Adjust the reading speed, and use the pitch dial to move a deep voice toward a standard pitch. • Speak or type a scripture Say or type a reference like John 3:16, and BibleSpeak finds it. Loose spacing and wording are fine, such as "1 Peter 5:7" or "first Peter chapter 5 verse 7." • Search by words or topic Type a phrase you remember or search by topic. Add Old Testament or New Testament to narrow the results. • Word for Me Today Daily encouragement from Scripture. Add your first name in Settings and the verses that speak to "you" are personalized for you. Your name stays on your phone. • Sermon of the Day Choose a category such as Healing, Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness, Marriage, or Righteousness, and hear a short encouraging message. • Scripture of the Day A daily verse by topic, with topics for encouragement, healing, love, forgiveness, righteousness, faith, hope, and more. • Test Your Skills A Bible quiz with 5 to 20 questions. When you finish, take another with fresh questions. • Full KJV Bible browsing Browse by book, chapter, and verse, and keep reading in full chapter context. • Read and listen Read verses on screen or listen to them read aloud. • Share scripture Share verses and encouraging passages with others, with a link back to BibleSpeak. BibleSpeak is made for people who want simple access to Scripture throughout the day: at home, at church, during prayer, in Bible study, or while encouraging family and friends. Easy to reach. Easy to hear. Easy to share.

About

Bible Commentary Study

Access four classic public-domain Bible commentaries offline, verse-by-verse. Deepen your personal study, sermon preparation, or small group leadership with trusted scholarly insights, all without an internet connection. Features adjustable font sizes and a clean reading experience.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse commentary
  • Offline access
  • 4 classic commentaries
  • Adjustable font size
  • Distraction-free reading
  • No account required
Features
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Study the Bible with classic public-domain commentaries — completely free and offline. Bible Commentary Study brings you verse-by-verse exposition from Matthew Henry, John Gill, Adam Clarke, and Keil & Delitzsch. Study Scripture with trusted reference works from your iPhone, even without an internet connection. FEATURES: • 4 trusted classic commentaries • Verse-by-verse study with rich scholarly insight • Works offline after download — no account required • Quickly find Bible books across included commentaries • Adjustable font size for comfortable reading • Clean, distraction-free reading experience All included commentary texts are in the public domain, making this a free resource for personal Bible study. Whether you are preparing a sermon, leading a small group, or deepening daily devotional time, Bible Commentary Study puts classic biblical scholarship in your pocket. Privacy Policy: https://bible-app.rockiestar.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bible-app.rockiestar.com/terms

Screenshots

BibleSpeak4 screens
Bible Commentary Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BibleSpeak at none against Bible Commentary Study's 2. Bible Commentary Study's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bible Commentary Study sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. BibleSpeak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibleSpeak ships an update every 2 months, Bible Commentary Study monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BibleSpeak versus Bible Commentary Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleSpeakBible Commentary Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size409 MB156 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlvanetRockieStar Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BibleSpeak

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bible Commentary Study

Subscriptions2
  • Bible Study Premium$9.997 Days
  • Bible Study Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BibleSpeak free?
BibleSpeak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Commentary Study free?
Bible Commentary Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BibleSpeak or Bible Commentary Study have ads?
Neither BibleSpeak nor Bible Commentary Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BibleSpeak or Bible Commentary Study?
BibleSpeak ships an update every 2 months, and Bible Commentary Study monthly. Most recently, BibleSpeak was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bible Commentary Study on October 31, 2026.

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