Comparison

Scriptura* vs StoryOne Bible

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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

About

StoryOne Bible

Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Scriptura*4 screens
StoryOne Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriptura* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StoryOne Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptura* ships an update every 5 days, StoryOne Bible daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scriptura* versus StoryOne Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptura*StoryOne Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size613 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSYNCRONHUB INTERNATIONAL LLCmark bishop

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scriptura*

One-time1
  • Scriptura Pro$1.99
None

StoryOne Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scriptura* free?
Scriptura* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryOne Bible free?
StoryOne Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scriptura* or StoryOne Bible have ads?
Neither Scriptura* nor StoryOne Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptura* or StoryOne Bible?
Scriptura* ships an update every 5 days, and StoryOne Bible daily. Most recently, Scriptura* was updated on October 31, 2026 and StoryOne Bible on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons