Comparison

Scripture Unlocked vs Urtext

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

Head to head
About

Scripture Unlocked

Explore the King James Bible with AI-powered study questions, cross-references, and historical word meanings. Understand scripture in context with dictionary lookups and related passages. Offers a free reading experience with optional premium study features.

Highlights
  • KJV Bible reading and search
  • AI-generated study questions
  • Cross-references and commentary
  • Historical word meanings (Hebrew/Greek)
  • Webster's 1828 and Smith's Bible Dictionaries
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Light/dark mode and daily verse
Features
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Understand what you are reading. Scripture Unlocked brings together the King James Bible, Bible study questions, related passages and historical word meanings to help you study Scripture in context. READ AND EXPLORE Read and search all 66 books of the KJV. Explore cross-references, study commentary and available Strong's Hebrew and Greek word information. Look up words in Webster's 1828 Dictionary and Smith's Bible Dictionary. Dictionary entries and original-language information vary by word and passage. ASK A BIBLE STUDY QUESTION Ask about a verse, a topic or how a passage connects with the rest of Scripture. Explore AI-generated explanations with Scripture references, then read the passages for yourself. Study questions can cover faith, relationships, work and everyday life. AI explanations are study assistance and can contain mistakes; compare them with the biblical text and its context. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Sign in to the same account to access your reading history and return to your saved verse across devices. See dated reading visits and move between chapters with a swipe on supported touch devices. STUDY YOUR WAY Use light or dark mode, explore the daily verse, save studies and listen to supported Bible and study content. Family Bible Study is available with the separate Family plan. FREE READING AND OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP The full KJV Bible is free to read. New accounts receive a 90-day trial of individual Unlocked study features. No purchase is required to start this account trial, and it does not automatically become a paid subscription. Family Bible Study is not included in the account trial. Optional monthly, annual and Family subscriptions are available. Prices and billing terms are shown before you confirm a purchase. Buying a subscription is separate from starting the free account trial. An internet connection is required for AI answers and cloud synchronization. Read the passages. Explore their context. Keep Scripture at the center of your study. Website: https://scriptureunlocked.app Privacy Policy: https://scriptureunlocked.app/privacy-policy SUBSCRIPTIONS If you choose to subscribe, payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Urtext

Explore biblical texts with an AI guide, offering deep dives into history, theology, and original languages. Features daily readings, translation comparisons, and group study tools. Understand scripture through clear, scholarly explanations tailored to your age.

Highlights
  • AI-powered biblical inquiry
  • Daily chapter readings and breakdowns
  • Original language text with English translations
  • Side-by-side translation comparison
  • Tap-to-define word meanings
  • Guided reading plans
  • Private group study circles
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MEET ARA, YOUR AI BIBLE GUIDE Ask Ara anything: history, theology, archaeology, the original languages, or how faith and science fit together. Clear, grounded answers drawn from the Bible, extra-biblical texts, and real scholarship, tuned to your age. DAILY LISTEN Press play to hear Ara read today's chapter aloud, then break it down in plain words. Choose how long you want to listen; it picks up where you left off. Works with CarPlay. READ IT YOUR WAY • The original-language Urtext beside trusted English translations • Compare translations side by side, verse by verse • Tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew meaning and root • Guided plans: Chronological and the Bible in a Year • A fresh daily verse with real context STUDY TOGETHER WITH MY CIRCLE Start a private circle with friends, family, or your small group. Read the same passage, get discussion questions from Ara, and talk it through even when you're apart. GO DEEPER • Apocrypha and extra-biblical texts: Deuterocanon, Pseudepigrapha, and more • In-depth Character Studies of any figure in Scripture • Custom studies, small-group guides, and sermon prep in minutes • Highlight, bookmark, take notes, keep a prayer journal No clutter. No noise. Just Scripture, and everything you need to finally understand it. AI features powered by Grok. Grok is a trademark of SpaceXAI. Urtext is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SpaceXAI Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://novaspesllc.com/privacy

Screenshots

Scripture Unlocked4 screens
Urtext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Urtext at every 5 days against Scripture Unlocked's fortnightly. Urtext also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Scripture Unlocked's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scripture Unlocked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Urtext sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scripture Unlocked against 5.0 for Urtext. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Unlocked ships an update fortnightly, Urtext every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scripture Unlocked versus Urtext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture UnlockedUrtext
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSnap To Sell LLCNova Spes LLC

Customer experience

Scripture Unlocked

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Urtext

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scripture Unlocked

Subscriptions3
  • Scripture Unlocked Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Scripture Unlocked Annual$59.991 Year
  • Scripture Unlocked Family$149.991 Year
7 purchases

Urtext

Subscriptions4
  • Urtext+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Urtext Scholar (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Urtext+ (Yearly)$69.991 Year
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  • Urtext Scholar (Yearly)$129.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 AI Credits$2.99
  • 25 AI Credits$4.99
  • 75 AI Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Scripture Unlocked free?
Scripture Unlocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Urtext free?
Urtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture Unlocked or Urtext?
Scripture Unlocked and Urtext are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Scripture Unlocked or Urtext have ads?
Neither Scripture Unlocked nor Urtext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Unlocked or Urtext?
Scripture Unlocked ships an update fortnightly, and Urtext every 5 days. Most recently, Scripture Unlocked was updated on November 5, 2026 and Urtext on October 31, 2026.

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