Unrolled Scrolls vs King James Explained
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Unrolled Scrolls
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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 ā all free, cover to cover. READ WITHOUT LIMITS ⢠107 books across 10 text traditions ⢠Every canon side by side: Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Ethiopian ⢠395,000+ cross-references linking the whole library ⢠Reading progress, streaks, bookmarks, and beautiful typography GO DEEPER THAN TRANSLATION ⢠Interlinear reader: tap any word for the Greek or Hebrew behind it ⢠Full parsing, Strong's numbers, and dictionary entries for nearly half a million tagged words ⢠Word Study: trace any word through every occurrence in scripture ⢠Learn Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek with structured lessons and an AI tutor RESEARCH THAT SHOWS ITS RECEIPTS ⢠Ask anything ā get structured, verse-cited answers verified against the actual text ⢠Citations are checked before you see them, not hallucinated ⢠Manuscript comparisons, morphology breakdowns, LXX vs. Masoretic analysis ⢠Notebooks, guided studies, and sermon preparation tools SUBSCRIPTIONS Reading is free forever. Optional plans unlock AI research and study tools: ⢠Scroll ($4.99/mo or $47.99/yr) ā AI scripture Q&A ⢠Scholar ($9.99/mo or $95.99/yr) ā interlinear reader, word studies, essays ⢠Professor ($14.99/mo or $143.99/yr) ā 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.
King James Explained
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Read the King James Bible with a plain-English explanation for every single verse and chapter. Everything is on your device, no account, no ads, works offline. ⢠Full KJV, Old and New Testament ⢠Tap a verse for a short explanation ⢠Search by word or a reference like John 3:16 ⢠Bookmarks, reading plans, and verse of the day ⢠Share or copy a passage The KJV text is public domain in the United States. Explanations are AI-generated and may contain errors. They are a study aid, not a substitute for scholarly commentary.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: King James Explained at none against Unrolled Scrolls's 6. King James Explained also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Unrolled Scrolls sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. King James Explained asks for nothing beyond the download.
Unrolled Scrolls ships an update every 5 days, King James Explained every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unrolled Scrolls | King James Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otis Lewis | Rawlight Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Unrolled Scrolls
- 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
King James Explained
No in-app purchases
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