# BibleGate vs My Scripture Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Scripture Time at none against BibleGate's 10. My Scripture Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). BibleGate's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BibleGate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. My Scripture Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Scripture Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleGate has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BibleGate's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Scripture Time's.

BibleGate ships an update weekly, My Scripture Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleGate | My Scripture Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblegate-screen-time-control/id6757823206/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-scripture-time/id6768332971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rae Legacy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869137532) | [Brandon Henrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896561620) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblegate-screen-time-control/id6757823206)

This app locks distracting applications until you dedicate time to reading the Bible. Earn screen time by engaging with Scripture, fostering a habit of spiritual growth without relying solely on willpower. It offers a unique approach to managing digital consumption.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distractions, Earn screen time by reading Scripture, Verse of the Day and Chapter of the Week, Guided learning and quizzes (Pro), Track reading streaks with Grace Days, Sabbath rest mode, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleGate Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleGate Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| BibleGate Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| BibleGate Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| BibleGate Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BibleGate Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| BibleGate Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| BibleGate Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| BibleGate Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| BibleGate Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### My Scripture Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-scripture-time/id6768332971)

This app delivers scripture readings on a schedule you choose, offering a moment of pause and connection. It provides curated scriptures from various sources with customizable reminders and reading modes. The app works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no accounts or data collection.

**Highlights:** Customizable scripture reminders, Multiple reading modes (listen, read aloud, silent), Offline functionality, No account or data collection, Curated scripture sources, Reading history and stats, Share verses with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleGate free?

BibleGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Scripture Time free?

My Scripture Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BibleGate or My Scripture Time?

My Scripture Time is rated higher. BibleGate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while My Scripture Time averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BibleGate or My Scripture Time have ads?

BibleGate shows ads; My Scripture Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, BibleGate or My Scripture Time?

BibleGate ships an update weekly, and My Scripture Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, BibleGate was updated on October 8, 2026 and My Scripture Time on September 26, 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.*