Comparison

BibleX vs Bible Marathon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BibleX

This app offers a clean, distraction-free interface for reading scripture and tracking your progress. It helps users stay consistent with their daily Bible reading by automatically logging progress and allowing users to highlight meaningful verses. Secure syncing across devices ensures your reading journey is always up-to-date.

Highlights
  • Clean, focused scripture reading interface
  • Automatic reading progress tracking
  • Highlight and revisit meaningful verses
  • Secure progress syncing across devices
  • Distraction-free reading experience
Features
Read full description

BibleX – Scripture Progress Tracker is a simple, focused Bible reading app designed to help you stay consistent with God’s Word. Whether you’re reading daily or returning after time away, BibleX provides a calm, distraction-free space to read Scripture and track your progress. Features • Read Bible scripture in a clean, focused interface • Track your reading progress automatically • Highlight and revisit meaningful verses • Sync progress securely across devices • Designed for reflection, not distraction BibleX is built for believers who want clarity, consistency, and depth in their daily Scripture reading. Start where you are. Return daily. Stay consistent in God’s Word

About

Bible Marathon

This app facilitates shared Bible reading experiences with friends, family, or community groups. Users can create personalized reading plans, track progress together, and receive daily reminders to stay consistent. It's designed to make Bible study a collaborative and motivating journey.

Highlights
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Multiple Bible versions
  • Group invitation via share code
  • Real-time group progress tracking
  • Daily reading reminders
  • Various plan durations
Features
Read full description

Bible Marathon – Read Together, Grow Together Reading the Bible is one of the most powerful habits you can build — but it's even better when you don't do it alone. Bible Marathon turns your daily Scripture reading into a shared journey with friends, family, or your whole church community. Whether you're a first-time reader or returning to the Word, Bible Marathon gives you everything you need to start strong, stay consistent, and finish well. BUILD YOUR PERFECT READING PLAN Every reader is different — so your plan should be too. Bible Marathon lets you create a fully customized reading plan tailored to exactly what you want to read and how long you want to take. Choose your reading scope: Full Bible — read every book from Genesis to Revelation Old Testament Only — dive deep into the foundation of Scripture New Testament Only — focus on the life of Jesus and the early church Custom Plan — select exactly the books you want to read Set your timeline: 1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 6 Months, or 1 Full Year Choose your start date so your plan fits your life Pick the Bible version that works best for you and your group — because the best Bible is the one you'll actually read. READ WITH YOUR COMMUNITY Bible reading is better together. Bible Marathon was built from the ground up for groups — whether that's your small group, Sunday school class, family, or friends across the country. Once you create a plan, simply share your unique plan code with anyone you want to invite. They enter the code, join instantly, and your group reading journey begins. No complicated setup. No barriers. Just community. As everyone reads, you can see each other's progress in real time — celebrating milestones, noticing when someone falls behind, and encouraging one another to keep going. STAY ON TRACK EVERY DAY Life gets busy. Bible Marathon keeps you anchored with daily reminders so you never lose your reading streak. Smart notifications nudge you at the right time to open the app and spend time in the Word — because consistency is the key to finishing. TRACK PROGRESS TOGETHER One of the most motivating parts of Bible Marathon is seeing your whole group move through Scripture together. Watch as progress bars fill up, chapters get checked off, and your community grows closer to the finish line — one reading at a time. When you see a fellow group member making progress, it pushes you to open the app too. That's the power of accountability built right into the experience. WHY BIBLE MARATHON? + Create custom Bible reading plans in minutes + Choose Full Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, or custom books + Set your own plan length — from 1 month to a full year + Select your preferred Bible version + Invite your group with a simple share code + See real-time progress for everyone in your group + Daily notifications to keep you consistent + Perfect for churches, small groups, families, and friends + Free to start — no complicated setup required YOUR MARATHON STARTS NOW Every great journey begins with a single step. Download Bible Marathon today, create your first reading plan, and invite the people who matter most to run the race alongside you. "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." — Hebrews 12:1

Screenshots

BibleX4 screens
Bible Marathon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Marathon at none against BibleX's 1. BibleX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BibleX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bible Marathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BibleX against 5.0 for Bible Marathon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibleX ships an update every 11 days, Bible Marathon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BibleX versus Bible Marathon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleXBible Marathon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElih KavanaghMichael Fahim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BibleX

One-time1
  • BibleX Premium$3.99
None

Bible Marathon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BibleX free?
BibleX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Marathon free?
Bible Marathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BibleX or Bible Marathon?
BibleX and Bible Marathon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BibleX or Bible Marathon have ads?
Bible Marathon shows ads; BibleX does not.
Which is updated more often, BibleX or Bible Marathon?
BibleX ships an update every 11 days, and Bible Marathon every 3 weeks. Most recently, BibleX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bible Marathon on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons