Comparison

Lumen vs Scroll Scripture

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

Head to head
About

Lumen

This app offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the Bible, providing offline reading, in-depth chapter breakdowns, and an AI spiritual companion. Connect with other believers through forums and find discipleship opportunities.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible reader
  • Chapter theological breakdowns
  • AI spiritual companion
  • Community forums
  • Accountability partners
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Features
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Lumen is the Christian app built for people who want to go deeper with God's Word — not just read it, but actually understand it. The Word Read the full Bible in English or Spanish. Choose from the World English Bible, King James Version, or Berean Standard Bible. The reader works completely offline, loads instantly, and keeps your place automatically. Chapter Breakdowns — Lumen+ Every single chapter of the Bible — all 1,189 of them — has a pre-written theological breakdown available instantly. No waiting, no generating. Just tap the gold cross at the end of any chapter and get a pastoral, in-depth analysis of what you just read. Available in English and Spanish. The Guide Have a question about what you're reading? The Guide is your personal AI spiritual companion, always in context with what you're reading. Ask about history, meaning, theology, or how a passage applies to your life today. Available in English and Spanish. Community Connect with other believers through the forum — post anonymously or publicly, explore topics by struggle or theme, and find encouragement from people walking the same road. Upvotes only. No negativity. Accountability Partners & Mentors — Lumen+ Get matched with an accountability partner who shares your struggles. Find a mentor or become one. Real discipleship, built into the app. More Features Daily Bread, Prayer Wall, Sin Directory, Bible Characters, Spiritual Growth Tracking, Daily Discipline, streak system, and full dark mode. Bilingual from day one. Every feature works in English and Spanish. Lumen is free to use. Lumen+ unlocks chapter breakdowns, unlimited Guide conversations, and accountability features for $4.99/month or $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://lumenchristian.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lumenchristian.app/privacy

About

Scroll Scripture

This app helps users deepen their faith through daily devotionals, guided Bible study, and prayer prompts. It also includes features to block distracting apps and display Bible verses on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Christian app blocker
  • Focus tracker
  • Audio Bible podcasts
  • Daily devotionals
  • Personalized prayer prompts
  • Bible verse lock screen widgets
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Turn your scrolling into time with God. Faith Mode brings Bible reading, study, and daily faith habits together in one Christian app. Scroll through Scripture one verse at a time, discover the meaning behind the words, and grow closer to God through daily reading, prayer, and reflection. KEY FEATURES • Bible Scroll: Read the Bible through an immersive, swipeable verse feed. Move through books and chapters at your own pace, save verses that speak to you, and share Scripture with friends and family. • Bible Study & Discoveries: Understand more of what you read through study cards filled with biblical meaning, context, and insights. Explore deeper study, related passages, and Hebrew or Greek word meanings to enrich your understanding of Scripture. • Daily Bible Verse: Start your day with a fresh verse and a moment to reflect. Save it, share it, or explore it further through Bible study. • Bible Reading Plans: Find a plan for your season of life. Follow daily readings and lessons, track your progress, and build a consistent Bible reading habit—one day at a time. • Audio Bible Stories: Experience biblical events through engaging audio stories that bring Scripture to life. Listen during your commute, quiet time, or everyday routine. • Bible Chat: Bring your questions into your Bible study. Explore passages, discuss biblical topics, and reflect on what you’re reading through an interactive conversation. • Saved Verses, Notes & Journaling: Keep meaningful Scripture and discoveries close. Add private notes, write reflections, and return to what you’ve been learning. • Prayer & Christian Focus: Make space for God through guided and personal prayer. Use app blocking and focus tools to reduce distractions and prioritize time in Scripture and prayer. • Bible Verse Lock Screen Widgets: Keep encouraging Scripture close with Bible verses on your Lock Screen. Turn a glance at your phone into a moment of reflection. Read with intention. Understand more deeply. Make room for God, every day. As of late October, an active subscription is required to use the app. LEGAL Terms of Service: https://faithmode.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://faithmode.app/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lumen4 screens
Scroll Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lumen and Scroll Scripture both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Lumen's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scroll Scripture's. Lumen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Scroll Scripture's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Lumen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scroll Scripture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scroll Scripture has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lumen's written reviews are positive against 60% of Scroll Scripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lumen versus Scroll Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumenScroll Scripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB136 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJean DiazMax Mode, LLC

Customer experience

Lumen

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scroll Scripture

All ratings1,052 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lumen

Subscriptions2
  • Lumen+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Lumen+ Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Scroll Scripture

Subscriptions5
  • Faith Mode Unlimited Student Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Faith Mode Unlimited Student Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly Promo$29.991 Year
  • Faith Mode Unlimited - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lumen free?
Lumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll Scripture free?
Scroll Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lumen or Scroll Scripture?
Lumen is rated higher. Lumen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Scroll Scripture averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Lumen or Scroll Scripture have ads?
Scroll Scripture shows ads; Lumen does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumen or Scroll Scripture?
Lumen ships an update every 2 days, and Scroll Scripture every 2 days. Most recently, Lumen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scroll Scripture on November 5, 2026.

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