# Bible Scroll vs Vessel

The clearest difference is ads: Bible Scroll at none against Vessel's shown. Bible Scroll also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 78). Vessel's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Scroll sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Vessel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bible Scroll against 4.6 for Vessel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 78 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Bible Scroll's written reviews are positive against 55% of Vessel's.

Bible Scroll ships an update every 5 days, Vessel weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Scroll | Vessel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-scroll-chat-and-study/id6760951765/reviews)** | [4.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-bible-study-and-notes/id6794259330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 121 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bickster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/599177362) | [DUOMO APP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771604668) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-scroll-chat-and-study/id6760951765)

Explore scripture one verse at a time with AI explanations and cross-references. Build a consistent reading habit with customizable timers and focus tools. Turn verses into prayers and track your progress across all books.

**Highlights:** Full-screen verse display, AI verse explanations, App pausing for focus, Customizable reading timers, Scripture-based prayer generation, Progress tracking and notes, Daily verse widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $12.99 | per month |
| premium | $29.99 | per year |
| premium | $29.99 | per year |
| premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Vessel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-bible-study-and-notes/id6794259330)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Reference, #49 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Capture, summarize, and understand sermons and scripture with AI-powered tools. Organize your notes, get personalized reflections, and revisit teachings easily. Go deeper into scripture and retain what you learn.

**Highlights:** Record live sermons, AI sermon summarization, Scan Bible pages instantly, Verse context and meaning, Structured note organization, Personalized reflection points, Searchable note library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vessel Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Vessel Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Vessel Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Vessel Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Scroll free?

Bible Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vessel free?

Vessel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible Scroll or Vessel?

Bible Scroll is rated higher. Bible Scroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Vessel averages 4.6 from 78 ratings.

### Do Bible Scroll or Vessel have ads?

Vessel shows ads; Bible Scroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Scroll or Vessel?

Bible Scroll ships an update every 5 days, and Vessel weekly. Most recently, Bible Scroll was updated on November 13, 2026 and Vessel on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*