# BibleGate vs Sermon Sidekick

The clearest difference is ads: Sermon Sidekick at none against BibleGate's shown. Sermon Sidekick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). BibleGate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BibleGate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sermon Sidekick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sermon Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleGate has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BibleGate ships an update every 5 days, Sermon Sidekick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleGate | Sermon Sidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblegate-screen-time-control/id6757823206/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-sidekick-bible-study/id6787544843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rae Legacy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869137532) | [Christopher Judge](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787544845) |

## 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 |


### Sermon Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-sidekick-bible-study/id6787544843)

This app integrates Bible reading, guided study, sermon notes, and personal journaling. It offers tools for in-depth passage exploration, verse saving, and note-taking with optional AI summaries. Users can also access published church messages and take service notes.

**Highlights:** Integrated Bible reading and study tools, Guided study plans for deeper understanding, Sermon note-taking with audio recording, Personal journaling with verse attachment, Optional AI summaries for notes, Access to church-published messages

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidekick Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Sidekick Plus | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleGate free?

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

### Is Sermon Sidekick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BibleGate or Sermon Sidekick?

Sermon Sidekick is rated higher. BibleGate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sermon Sidekick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BibleGate or Sermon Sidekick have ads?

BibleGate shows ads; Sermon Sidekick does not.

### Which is updated more often, BibleGate or Sermon Sidekick?

BibleGate ships an update every 5 days, and Sermon Sidekick every 3 weeks. Most recently, BibleGate was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sermon Sidekick 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.*