Comparison

Unrolled Scrolls vs Koine Bible Reader

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

Head to head
About

Unrolled Scrolls

Features
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Most Bible apps give you the 66 books. Unrolled Scrolls gives you the whole library. Read three English Bibles (KJV, WEB, BSB), the Hebrew Bible in the original (Westminster Leningrad Codex), two Greek New Testaments (Byzantine and Critical), the Septuagint in Greek and English, the Deuterocanonical books, and ancient writings like 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and the Book of Jasher β€” all free, cover to cover. READ WITHOUT LIMITS β€’ 107 books across 10 text traditions β€’ Every canon side by side: Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Ethiopian β€’ 395,000+ cross-references linking the whole library β€’ Reading progress, streaks, bookmarks, and beautiful typography GO DEEPER THAN TRANSLATION β€’ Interlinear reader: tap any word for the Greek or Hebrew behind it β€’ Full parsing, Strong's numbers, and dictionary entries for nearly half a million tagged words β€’ Word Study: trace any word through every occurrence in scripture β€’ Learn Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek with structured lessons and an AI tutor RESEARCH THAT SHOWS ITS RECEIPTS β€’ Ask anything β€” get structured, verse-cited answers verified against the actual text β€’ Citations are checked before you see them, not hallucinated β€’ Manuscript comparisons, morphology breakdowns, LXX vs. Masoretic analysis β€’ Notebooks, guided studies, and sermon preparation tools SUBSCRIPTIONS Reading is free forever. Optional plans unlock AI research and study tools: β€’ Scroll ($4.99/mo or $47.99/yr) β€” AI scripture Q&A β€’ Scholar ($9.99/mo or $95.99/yr) β€” interlinear reader, word studies, essays β€’ Professor ($14.99/mo or $143.99/yr) β€” manuscript deep-dives, debate prep, long-form research Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Privacy: https://unrolledscrolls.com/privacy Terms: https://unrolledscrolls.com/terms The story is bigger than most people have been shown. Start exploring.

About

Koine Bible Reader

Features
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KoinΓ© is a gentle, tap-to-read introduction to Biblical (Koine) Greek. Open a passage, tap any word, and instantly see its meaning, dictionary form, full parsing, and a plain-English grammar note β€” no flipping through a lexicon. FEATURES β€’ Tap any word for an instant gloss: English meaning, lemma (dictionary form), part of speech, and full parsing β€” e.g. "verb Β· aorist passive subjunctive Β· 3rd sg" β€’ Beginner-friendly grammar notes that explain every parsing term in plain English β€’ Colour-coding by part of speech, with a key you can toggle off β€’ Interlinear mode: stack the English gloss, transliteration, dictionary form, parsing, and Strong's number under each Greek word β€” choose the lines you want β€’ Read side by side with the King James Version, or with the English under each verse β€’ Make it yours: text size, serif or sans Greek, line spacing, and Light, Sepia, or Dark pages β€’ The whole Greek New Testament, with search, bookmarks, and a reading streak β€’ Built-in study passages, including John 1:1–5 and Revelation 20:7–15 β€’ Flashcards and quizzes to build your vocabulary β€’ Add your own readings from a photo using on-device OCR β€” offline, free, and private β€’ Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Whether you're starting first-year Greek or coming back to it, KoinΓ© lets you learn by reading the text itself.

Screenshots

Unrolled Scrolls3 screens
Koine Bible Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koine Bible Reader at none against Unrolled Scrolls's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Unrolled Scrolls sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Koine Bible Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Unrolled Scrolls versus Koine Bible Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnrolled ScrollsKoine Bible Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOtis LewisJames Kinsman

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Unrolled Scrolls

Subscriptions6
  • Scroll$4.991 Month
  • Scholar$9.991 Month
  • Professor$14.991 Month
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  • Scroll (Annual)$47.991 Year
  • Scholar (Annual)$95.991 Year
  • Professor (Annual)$144.991 Year
None

Koine Bible Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unrolled Scrolls free?
Unrolled Scrolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koine Bible Reader free?
Koine Bible Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unrolled Scrolls or Koine Bible Reader have ads?
Neither Unrolled Scrolls nor Koine Bible Reader shows ads.

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