Comparison

ScrollWave vs Anchored

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

Head to head
About

ScrollWave

Features
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ScrollWave is a serialized reading and listening app for people who want stories in episodes. Create your own books, listen to them episode by episode, read along with the full text, and continue right where you left off. ScrollWave is built for stories that fit into real life: short sessions, longer listening, and easy progress across every book. With ScrollWave, you can: • Create your own serialized books • Listen to episode-based audio • Read the text version of each episode • Resume from your last listening position • Track progress across your library • Browse available books and continue unfinished stories • Keep your created books organized in one place • Use credits to unlock listening when available ScrollWave combines the feel of audiobooks, episodic storytelling, and a personal library in one simple experience. Start a book, follow the story in audio or text, and come back whenever you are ready for the next episode.

About

Anchored

Deepen your understanding of Scripture with structured lessons, quizzes, and personal reflection. Explore over 35 topics, read the Bible in multiple translations, and receive personalized verse recommendations based on your feelings. Build a daily habit with streaks and track your spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Structured Bible lessons and quizzes
  • 35+ topics covering Scripture
  • Read Bible in 5 translations
  • Personalized verse recommendations
  • Spiritual journal and prayer tracking
  • Daily streak and XP progress
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Anchored helps you build a daily Bible habit through structured lessons, quizzes, and personal reflection — all designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Learn the Bible, step by step Work through 35+ topics covering the full arc of Scripture — from Creation and the Patriarchs through the Life of Jesus, Paul's Letters, and Revelation. Each of the 176+ lessons pairs teaching with Scripture, then tests your understanding with a quiz. Earn XP, level up, and track your progress as you go. Read Scripture your way Browse all 65 books of the Bible with support for 5 translations including WEB, KJV, ASV, BBE, and Darby. Search by book name or jump straight to a specific chapter and verse. Get personalized verse recommendations Describe how you're feeling and receive curated Bible verses matched to your emotional state — whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, doubt, or gratitude. Each recommendation includes a pastoral reflection and a personal prayer you can save. Keep a spiritual journal Save verses that speak to you, add personal notes, highlight with colors, and maintain a prayer journal. Track active prayers and mark them answered over time. Build a daily streak Check in each day to grow your streak. Complete lessons to earn XP and unlock achievements like First Steps, Faithful, Scholar, and more. Watch your level rise from Seeker to Shepherd. What's included free: Full Bible reading (ASV translation) One complete topic with lessons and quizzes Daily verse of the day Journal, saved verses, and prayer tracking Streak and XP progress Configurable daily reminders What's included with Premium: All 35 topics and 176 lessons 5 Bible translations Verse Recommender All future content https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScrollWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrollWave at none against Anchored's 3. On price and iOS requirement 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. Anchored sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ScrollWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScrollWave versus Anchored: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollWaveAnchored
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlexander BiskaevJohn Ray

In-app purchases

None

ScrollWave

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Anchored

Subscriptions2
  • Anchored - Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Anchored Yearly Sub3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Offer$59.99

Questions

Is ScrollWave free?
ScrollWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchored free?
Anchored is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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