Soul Rest vs KJV Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soul Rest
This app helps you start your Bible reading based on your current emotions. Select how you feel, and it offers relevant verses and reflections for a personal and approachable spiritual practice.
- Emotion-based starting point
- Curated Bible verses
- Guided devotional reflections
- Distraction-free reading
- Daily quiet space
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SoulRest is a Bible devotion app designed to help you begin Scripture reading from your current emotional state. Instead of asking you to follow rigid plans or search endlessly for the “right” passage, SoulRest offers a simple starting point: how you feel right now. Start with your emotions When you open SoulRest, you can choose an emotional state such as anxiety, fatigue, anger, or uncertainty. Based on your selection, the app presents carefully prepared Bible verses and devotional reflections that align with that moment. This allows you to approach Scripture in a more personal and approachable way, especially when your mind feels restless or overwhelmed. Scripture with guided reflection Each devotion includes: A selected Bible verse A short written reflection A calm, distraction-free reading experience The content is thoughtfully curated and fully pre-written, helping you focus on reading and reflection without interruptions. A quiet space for daily devotion SoulRest is designed for moments when you: Feel emotionally unsettled and don’t know where to begin reading Want a gentle entry into Bible devotion Need a short pause to reflect and pray Prefer a calm, simple spiritual tool without complexity SoulRest does not replace the Bible or personal prayer. It simply helps you begin — with clarity, structure, and intention.
KJV Notes
This app facilitates Bible study by allowing users to read the King James Version, test their knowledge with quizzes, and track their progress. It helps users build reading habits, review scripture, and record personal reflections.
- Read KJV Bible
- Bible quizzes
- Track study progress
- Save study notes
- Review scripture
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KJV Notes helps you read, learn, and track your Bible study in one simple app. Read the King James Version Bible, test your understanding with Bible quizzes, and keep a record of your study progress and reflections. Whether you are building a daily reading habit, reviewing Scripture, or checking what you remember, KJV Notes gives you a clear way to stay connected with God’s Word. Features: - Read the KJV Bible - Practice with Bible quiz questions - Track your reading and study progress - Save Bible study notes and reflections - Review Scripture and strengthen your memory Start your Bible study journey with KJV Notes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Soul Rest at 3.4K against KJV Notes's 222. Soul Rest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). KJV Notes's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Soul Rest against 4.7 for KJV Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soul Rest has 3.4K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Soul Rest's written reviews are positive against 92% of KJV Notes's.
Soul Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, KJV Notes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soul Rest | KJV Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (222 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 222 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #179 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 爽 张 | NOVANEST PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Soul Rest
KJV Notes
In-app purchases
Soul Rest
No in-app purchases
KJV Notes
No in-app purchases
