# Anselm vs Scripture Spot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anselm at every 3 days against Scripture Spot's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anselm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Scripture Spot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Anselm against 5.0 for Scripture Spot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

Anselm ships an update every 3 days, Scripture Spot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anselm | Scripture Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anselm-bible-research-and-study/id6759992854/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-spot-bible-study/id6770567216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829533940) | [Scripture Spot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896753888) |

## What reviewers say

### Anselm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anselm-bible-research-and-study/id6759992854)

Explore the Bible with in-depth tools. Access original languages, verse commentaries, and AI-powered research reports. Features include audio playback, an atlas, and specialized pastoral resources for funerals and weddings.

**Highlights:** Full Bible text in English, Hebrew, and Greek, Verse-by-verse commentary and word meanings, AI-powered research reports and inquiries, Passage commentary and parallel passages, Audio playback of Bible text, Pastoral tools for funerals and weddings

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Scholar | $34.99 | per month |
| Fellow | $49.99 | per month |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


### Scripture Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-spot-bible-study/id6770567216)

This app offers a focused Bible study experience, connecting passages with historical Christian resources like commentaries and sermons. It provides a daily devotional path with verses, takeaways, and prayers, helping users deepen their understanding of scripture.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional path, Verse of the day, Historic Christian resources, Commentaries and sermons, Searchable Bible, Personal study library (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scripture Spot Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anselm free?

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

### Is Scripture Spot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anselm or Scripture Spot?

Anselm and Scripture Spot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Anselm or Scripture Spot have ads?

Neither Anselm nor Scripture Spot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anselm or Scripture Spot?

Anselm ships an update every 3 days, and Scripture Spot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anselm was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scripture Spot on October 31, 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.*