Scriptura* vs StoryOne Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriptura*
This Bible study app offers offline access to scripture, intelligent study tools, and sermon generation. It provides personalized devotions, reading plans, and a privacy-first approach with no data collection. An optional one-time Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features.
- Offline Bible reader (KJV, WEB)
- Semantic search and knowledge graph
- Sermon generation tools
- Daily devotions and reading plans
- Text-to-speech narration
- Bookmark, highlight, and annotate verses
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Scriptura* is a complete Bible study companion that works entirely from your device no account, no internet, no ads. BIBLE READER - King James Version (KJV) and World English Bible (WEB) - Clean reader with adjustable fonts, sepia, and night mode - Text-to-speech with natural voice narration - Bookmark, highlight, and annotate any verse INTELLIGENT STUDY TOOLS - Semantic search that understands meaning, not just keywords - Cross-references, historical context, and entity analysis - Knowledge graph connecting people, places, and themes - Verse-by-verse study mode with deep commentary SERMONS & PREACHING - Generate dynamic sermons on any verse - Listen with natural text-to-speech pacing - Sermon preparation tools for pastors and teachers DAILY DEVOTIONS & READING PLANS - Fresh devotions drawn from Scripture each day - Structured plans to read through the Bible - Track your reading streak and stay consistent PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE - Recommendations based on your reading habits - Daily verse reminders tailored to your interests - All analysis happens on your device nothing is shared PRIVACY FIRST - Fully offline no internet required to read or study - No accounts, no tracking, no data collection - Network access only for optional Pro upgrade via the App Store PRO UPGRADE - Unlock study mode, sermons, devotions, reading plans, and more - One-time purchase no subscriptions ever - Restore your purchase on any device at no extra cost Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned pastor, Scriptura* gives you everything you need to engage with God's Word. TERMS AND CONDITIONS - terms.https://scriptura.flowtasks.io/terms-of-service.html
StoryOne Bible
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StoryOne Bible is the deep, beautiful, all-in-one way to read and study Scripture — and grow in it every day. Whether you're reading a chapter, digging into the Greek behind a single word, following a plan, or praying with friends, everything lives in one calm, thoughtfully designed app. READ • Multiple translations — KJV, WEB, ASV & BSB work fully offline, plus CSB, NLT & NIV • Highlight, take notes, tag, underline, circle, and even draw on the page • Listen to chapter audio as you read STUDY DEEPER • Tap any word for an instant word study • Greek & Hebrew with original-language parsing • Plain-language explanations of any verse • Trusted commentary, cross-references, people & places • Compare translations side by side SEE IT • Bible Atlas & per-verse maps • An interactive timeline of biblical history • Follow the great journeys of Scripture ORGANIZE EVERYTHING • Collect notes, highlights & verses into your own notebooks • An automatic Library that gathers your study by book and chapter • Find anything fast with powerful search GROW DAILY • A fresh devotional every day • Reading plans for every season — or build your own • Memorize verses with spaced repetition that makes them stick PRAY & REFLECT • A prayer list with gentle reminders • Journal with rich text and your voice • Live Sermon Notes — transcribe a message and capture every reference TOGETHER • Add friends and join study groups with chat, quizzes & live study times • Share prayer requests on a community prayer wall • Encourage one another as you read Your highlights, notes and plans are yours — back them up anytime and restore on any device. Start reading today. Go deeper than you ever have.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryOne Bible at none against Scriptura*'s 1. StoryOne Bible also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Scriptura* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StoryOne Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scriptura* ships an update every 5 days, StoryOne Bible daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriptura* | StoryOne Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 613 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SYNCRONHUB INTERNATIONAL LLC | mark bishop |
In-app purchases
Scriptura*
- Scriptura Pro$1.99
StoryOne Bible
No in-app purchases








