Bookmark vs SOAPaDay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookmark
This app helps you consistently read through Scripture using a unique daily plan. It allows customization of reading groups, text appearance, and verse saving. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with optional account backup.
- Daily reading plan with chapter tracking
- In-app Bible reader (KJV included, BBE available)
- Customizable reader appearance (font, size, mode)
- Save and revisit favorite verses
- Editable book groups for personalized plans
- Daily reading reminders
- Free account for progress backup
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Bookmark is a Bible reading app built around Professor Grant Horner's Bible Reading System — one of the most effective methods for reading through Scripture consistently. Each day you read one chapter from each of 10 book groups, with each group cycling through its books independently. This means you're always reading in multiple parts of the Bible at once — Old Testament history, Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, the Epistles, and more — and no two days ever feel the same. FEATURES • Daily Reading Plan — See your chapters for the day at a glance and track your progress with a simple day counter. • In-App Bible Reader — Read directly in the app with the King James Version included for free. Download the Bible in Basic English (BBE) for an additional translation option. • Reader Customization — Choose your font, text size, line spacing, and justification. Switch between light and dark mode. Everything adjusts in real time with a live preview. • Verse Highlights — Tap the heart on any verse while reading to save it. Your saved verses from today's reading appear on your home screen so you can revisit them throughout the day. • Book Group Customization — Each of the 10 reading groups is fully editable. Add or remove books from any group, rename groups, and drag to reorder them to fit your own reading goals. • Notifications — Set a daily reminder to keep your reading streak going. • Free Account or Guest Mode — Sign up for a free account to back up your progress across devices, or use the app without an account and keep everything stored locally. Horner's system is designed for people who want more than a one-year read-through plan. Because each group cycles at its own pace, you'll read the New Testament and Psalms far more often than Genesis, naturally emphasizing the parts of Scripture you need most. Bookmark keeps the system simple — no streaks to stress about, no gamification. Just open the app, read your chapters, and mark the day as done.
SOAPaDay
This app transforms daily Bible reading into a habit-forming practice through structured reflection. It offers a minimal, distraction-free journal to help users process, apply, and retain Scripture using methods like S.O.A.P. and H.E.A.R.T.
- Structured reflection methods (S.O.A.P., H.E.A.R.T.)
- Distraction-free minimal workspace
- Smart text highlighting and selection
- Daily habit tracking and streaks
- Bilingual support (English and Arabic)
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Transform your daily Bible reading from a passive routine into a life-changing habit. SOAPaDay is a beautifully minimal, distraction-free journal designed to help you hear from God every single day using structured reflection. No matter how you prefer to study, SOAPaDay gives you the space to process, apply, and retain Scripture. The app fully supports structured reflection models like the classic S.O.A.P. and H.E.A.R.T. frameworks—with a growing library of new methods being added constantly to fit your seasonal rhythm. Features: Multiple Study Methods: Switch between S.O.A.P., H.E.A.R.T., and future frameworks to customize your quiet time. Distraction-Free Workspace: A premium, minimal reading and writing experience designed for ultimate focus. Smart Text Selection: Highlight and select the exact phrase that stood out to you during your reading. Habit Tracking: Build your daily streak and look back at a chronological journal of what God is teaching you. Bilingual Support: Fully supports both English and Arabic interfaces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SOAPaDay at 5.0 against Bookmark's 4.5. SOAPaDay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Bookmark's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOAPaDay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Bookmark ships an update every 3 months, SOAPaDay every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Bookmark | SOAPaDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ethan Ferrier | Faith Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bookmark
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In-app purchases
Bookmark
No in-app purchases
SOAPaDay
No in-app purchases









