# 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 (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 $7.99 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 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BibleGate ships an update weekly, Sermon Sidekick monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleGate | Sermon Sidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblegate-screen-time-control/id6757823206/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sermon-sidekick/id6787544843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 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/id6787544843)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidekick Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Sidekick Plus | $49.99 | 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 11 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 weekly, and Sermon Sidekick monthly. Most recently, BibleGate was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sermon Sidekick on October 18, 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.*