Comparison

Bright Haven 2.0 vs Scroll for Jesus

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

Head to head
About

Bright Haven 2.0

Discover thousands of clean romance ebooks and audiobooks curated for confident enjoyment. Read or listen to your next favorite story anytime, anywhere, with unlimited access and offline downloads.

Highlights
  • Thousands of clean romance ebooks and audiobooks
  • Unlimited reading and listening
  • Offline access via downloads
  • Discover new authors and series with filters
  • Simple, intuitive ebook reader
  • Smooth audiobook playback with adjustable speeds
  • Sync library across up to 3 devices
Features
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Fall in love with stories you can trust. Bright Haven offers thousands of clean romance ebooks and audiobooks—carefully curated for you to enjoy with confidence. Find the stories you want with no unwelcome surprises, or unwanted content. Read or listen as much as you like. At home, on a walk, or in the car, your next favorite story is always within reach. Enjoy • A curated list of carefully selected authors • Unlimited reading and listening across ebooks and audiobooks • Discovering new authors and series with built-in filters • Connecting with a community of other romance readers • A growing library of stories you can trust Built for easy, immersive reading • Simple, intuitive ebook reader • Smooth audiobook playback with adjustable speeds up to 3x • Bookmark your place, and pick up where you left off • Create your own library of favorites Features: • Read or listen instantly, or download for offline access • No limits or throttling • Free unlimited trial with access to hundreds of books • Sync your library across up to 3 devices Whether you're looking for heartwarming romance, inspiring fiction, or faith-friendly entertainment, Bright Haven delivers a safe and engaging reading experience. Published by Bright Haven LLC

About

Scroll for Jesus

This app uses a familiar doomscrolling interface to help you explore scripture verse by verse. Navigate through chapters, write notes, and track your reading progress with an intuitive design. It utilizes the World English Bible translation.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse scripture exploration
  • Intuitive UI for navigation
  • Chapter navigation
  • Note-taking and devotionals
  • Reading progress tracking
  • World English Bible translation
Features
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Doomscrolling trains us to keep looking for the next thing Scroll for Jesus uses that same habit to help you explore scripture one verse at a time Built with seamless and intuitive UI in mind. Find a verse you find interesting? Open the chapter to read more. From there you can navigate with arrow buttons and click the chapter button to view more chapters. Write notes and devotionals on any verses you find interesting. Scroll for Jesus will also keep track of your progress as you read. Scroll for Jesus uses the World English Bible translation for scripture, which is free for use in an app like this because it has no copyright. Show them some support at https://mljohnson.org/partners/

Screenshots

Bright Haven 2.04 screens
Scroll for Jesus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scroll for Jesus at 5.0 against Bright Haven 2.0's 4.2. Scroll for Jesus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scroll for Jesus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bright Haven 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Scroll for Jesus every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bright Haven 2.0 versus Scroll for Jesus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBright Haven 2.0Scroll for Jesus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBright Haven, LLCDALE MO KANG

In-app purchases

None

Bright Haven 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Scroll for Jesus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright Haven 2.0 free?
Bright Haven 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scroll for Jesus free?
Scroll for Jesus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bright Haven 2.0 or Scroll for Jesus?
Scroll for Jesus is rated higher. Bright Haven 2.0 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Scroll for Jesus averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bright Haven 2.0 or Scroll for Jesus have ads?
Neither Bright Haven 2.0 nor Scroll for Jesus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright Haven 2.0 or Scroll for Jesus?
Bright Haven 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Scroll for Jesus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bright Haven 2.0 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scroll for Jesus on November 5, 2026.

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