Comparison

Light My Path Bible Study vs Know The Word

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

Head to head
About

Light My Path Bible Study

Enhance your Bible study with AI-powered insights, video commentaries, and audio narration. Explore historical context, track your progress, and engage with scripture through interactive tools. Access multiple translations and guided reading plans for a deeper understanding.

Highlights
  • AI-powered chapter and verse summaries
  • Video and written commentaries
  • Audio Bible narration (KJV, WEB)
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Guided reading plans
  • Note-taking and journaling
  • Interactive quizzes and flashcards
Features
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Transform the way you study Scripture with a modern companion designed for both everyday believers and serious Bible students. SMART AI INSIGHTS Get instant, AI-powered summaries for every chapter and verse so you can grasp the big picture at a glance. Explore historical background, cultural setting, and theological themes that bring the text to life. Discover key doctrinal and devotional keywords to guide sermon prep, small groups, and personal reflection. VIDEO & WRITTEN COMMENTARIES Watch curated video sermons that walk you through every book and major Bible theme. Read classic commentaries from trusted voices like Matthew Henry, John Gill, and Tyndale alongside the text. Move seamlessly between video, written commentary, and your Bible passage without leaving the app. AUDIO BIBLE Listen to a narrated King James Version (KJV) audio Bible, chapter by chapter. Enjoy hands-free listening during your commute, workout, or morning routine to stay rooted in Scripture wherever you are. Experience free dramatized audio for the New Testament in the World English Bible (WEB), bringing the story of Jesus and the early church to life with expressive voices and rich sound. PREMIUM BIBLE TRANSLATIONS Access modern, readable translations like NLT and NASB alongside the free KJV, WEB, and ASV. Compare verses across translations to clarify meaning, check nuance, and deepen your exegesis. GUIDED READING PLANS Follow structured reading plans such as One Year Bible, 90-Day Challenge, Gospels, and Psalms & Proverbs. Stay on track with daily reminders, clear milestones, and visible plan progress right inside the app. JOURNALS & NOTE-TAKING Capture prayers, sermon notes, and personal reflections in built-in journals tied directly to passages you are reading. Keep your study organized with searchable notes and tags so you can quickly revisit what God has been teaching you. QUIZZES, FLASHCARDS & ENGAGEMENT TOOLS Reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes that test comprehension of key chapters, themes, and doctrines. Use smart Bible flashcards to memorize verses, key terms, and theological concepts with quick review sessions that fit into your day. Turn questions into icebreakers for small groups, youth ministry, or family devotions to move from reading to discussion. ADVANCED ANALYTICS & PROGRESS Track 30-day reading trends, weekly chapter counts, and your most-read books to see how your habits are growing over time. View reading plan completion, streaks, and even your Smart AI Insight usage on a detailed Progress page so you can stay motivated and consistent. Everything works together so you can read, listen, watch, write, review, and engage with Scripture more deeply—anytime, anywhere. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Light My Path Premium is available as a monthly ($9.99/month) or yearly ($79.99/year) auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://faithpath-divine-journey.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Know The Word

Embark on a guided journey through the Bible, story by story. This app uses illustrations and quizzes to help you learn and remember Scripture. Explore biblical locations and characters, and read in your preferred translation.

Highlights
  • Guided biblical storyline
  • Illustrated chapters and artwork
  • Chapter quizzes for retention
  • Progress and mastery tracking
  • Character and location library
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Know The Word turns Bible learning into a guided journey. Travel through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation along a beautiful Scripture Atlas - one story at a time - and actually remember what you read. A GUIDED JOURNEY - Follow the biblical storyline across illustrated chapters, from Creation and the Exodus to the Gospels and Revelation. - Read short, clear story movements with original artwork for every scene. LEARN AND REMEMBER - Reinforce each chapter with quizzes designed to make Scripture stick. - Track your streak, progress, and growing mastery. EXPLORE THE WORLD OF THE BIBLE - Meet the people of Scripture in an illustrated character library. - Visit key places, from Eden to the New Jerusalem. READ IN YOUR TRANSLATION - Look up key verses and open full passages in your preferred version (WEB, KJV, ESV, NIV, NLT, NKJV, NASB). MADE FOR EVERYONE - Works fully offline - no account required. - Available in 10 languages, with light and dark themes. Know The Word is free to use. An optional Supporter membership unlocks your full statistics, every theme palette, and all chapter exams - and helps keep Know The Word ad-free and Scripture content free for everyone. Membership is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Membership is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light My Path Bible Study4 screens
Know The Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Know The Word at 5.0 against Light My Path Bible Study's 4.5. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Light My Path Bible Study sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Know The Word sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Know The Word holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Light My Path Bible Study versus Know The Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight My Path Bible StudyKnow The Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB94 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTeresa JohnsonBuzen Technologies Co.Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Light My Path Bible Study

Subscriptions2
  • Light My Path Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Light My Path Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
3 purchases

Know The Word

Subscriptions2
  • Know The Word Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Know The Word Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Know The Word Annual$15.99

Questions

Is Light My Path Bible Study free?
Light My Path Bible Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Know The Word free?
Know The Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light My Path Bible Study or Know The Word?
Know The Word is rated higher. Light My Path Bible Study averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Know The Word averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Light My Path Bible Study or Know The Word have ads?
Neither Light My Path Bible Study nor Know The Word shows ads.

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