# Soul Rest vs KJV Notes

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 (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soul Rest | KJV Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul-rest/id6757698785/reviews)** | [4.7 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjv-notes/id6785862331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 222 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 127 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [爽 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867877901) | [NOVANEST PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782061981) |

## What reviewers say

### Soul Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul-rest/id6757698785)

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.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based starting point, Curated Bible verses, Guided devotional reflections, Distraction-free reading, Daily quiet space

**In-app purchases:** none


### KJV Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kjv-notes/id6785862331)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Read KJV Bible, Bible quizzes, Track study progress, Save study notes, Review scripture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soul Rest free?

Soul Rest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KJV Notes free?

KJV Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soul Rest or KJV Notes?

Soul Rest is rated higher. Soul Rest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while KJV Notes averages 4.7 from 222 ratings.

### Do Soul Rest or KJV Notes have ads?

Both Soul Rest and KJV Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soul Rest or KJV Notes?

Soul Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, and KJV Notes every 11 days. Most recently, Soul Rest was updated on October 25, 2026 and KJV Notes on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*