Comparison

Haven vs Bible J

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

Head to head
About

Haven

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Haven: Scripture & peace When your heart is heavy, you feel lonely, or you simply need rest, finding the right words to pray can be difficult. Haven is a digital sanctuary built for everyday believers seeking spiritual grounding and peace. Instead of searching through endless chapters to find comfort, Haven brings the Word to exactly where you are right now. HOW IT WORKS: How is your spirit today? Tap the card that matches your current feeling - whether you are worried, weary, lonely, or grateful. Receive the Word: Haven provides a hand-selected verse from the Bible to speak comfort and truth into your specific situation. Build Your Remembrance: Use the private Journal to write your reflections, save your daily verses, and look back at how God has carried you through. A PLACE TO BREATHE: Zero Distractions: A beautiful, calming interface designed to be a quiet refuge in a noisy world. Accessible Faith: Written in simple, relatable language without heavy theological jargon. Private & Secure: Your journal entries are completely private, offering a safe space between you and God. HAVEN PREMIUM: Deepen your spiritual practice with the full Haven experience. 50+ scriptures, whispers & prayers per mood Unlimited access to all Scripture passages Personalized daily verses Advanced journaling features Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bible J

Features
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Bible J: a quiet place to return. Capture prayers, dreams, thoughts, and the small moments of your day, gently reflected through Scripture. No pressure. No streaks. Just show up when you can. Bible J is a calm, private space to read the Bible, journal what's stirring in you, and notice how God is meeting you in it. Read Scripture, your way • Read and compare Bible translations • Highlight verses, add notes, and draw right on the text • Pick up right where you left off, on any device Journal however it comes out • Write, speak, or sketch, and voice journals are transcribed for you • Capture prayers, dreams, gratitude, and everyday reflections • Your entries are private and encrypted Follow sermons and ministries • Turn a Sunday sermon into a guided journaling session • Follow your favorite ministries and speakers, and keep their teaching close • Listen back to a spoken recap of your reflections with Journey Playback Go deeper • Follow guided journeys through Scripture • Gentle, personal reflections that meet you where you are • Revisit how you've studied a passage before Made for real life • A soft, unhurried design that never nags you • Securely synced across your devices • Export your journal anytime Whether you have five minutes or fifty, Bible J is here for the quiet moments: a place to return to God, and to yourself. Bible J Premium Unlock unlimited journaling, every Bible translation, guided journeys, voice journaling, and cloud backup. • Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis, and pricing is shown in the app before purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless it's canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://biblejournal.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://biblejournal.app/privacy

Screenshots

Haven4 screens
Bible J4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Bible J at 3 against Haven's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Haven sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bible J sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Haven versus Bible J: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHavenBible J
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZura Labs LtdMike Monji

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Haven

Subscriptions5
  • Haven Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Haven Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Haven Premium$14.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Haven Annual$29.991 Year
  • Haven Premium Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Bible J

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Haven free?
Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible J free?
Bible J is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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