Theophilus vs BibleRealm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Theophilus
This app offers a deep dive into scripture with multiple translations, historical context, and ancient writings. It includes commentaries, biblical dictionaries, and tools for journaling, memorization, and prayer. Users can also connect with others for community study and encouragement.
- Multiple Bible translations (BSB, KJV, WEB)
- Instant verse context and historical information
- Access to 30 public domain commentaries
- Writings from 1st-century church fathers
- In-depth study of people, places, and archaeology
- Journaling with verse detection and prayer tracking
- Community features for sharing and group study
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Theophilus is a discipleship app for people who want more than a daily verse. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with God for decades, Theophilus meets you where you are and takes you deeper. READ THE WORD Read scripture in BSB, KJV, and WEB with clean typography. Tap any verse for instant context — who wrote it, when, and what was happening historically. Access original Hebrew and Greek through a built-in biblical dictionary. Compare translations and explore manuscript variants. 30 COMMENTARIES Access 30 public domain commentaries from 96 AD to today — Pulpit Commentary, Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, John Gill, and more. Every commentary linked directly to the verse you're reading. No subscriptions. No paywalls. 1ST CENTURY CHURCH Read the actual writings of Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, and more — the men who knew the Apostles. STUDY DEEP Explore the people, places, and archaeology of the ancient world. Defend your faith with evidence-based answers. Navigate honest theological discussions grounded in scripture and history. GROW & PRAY Journal with verse detection and Church Mode. Track memorized verses. Follow reading plans. Keep a prayer journal with verse-tied prayers and answered prayer tracking. GATHER Share verses, testimonies, and encouragement. Create community groups. Study together. Message friends. Theophilus. It means lover of God. This was built for you.
BibleRealm
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Explore the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures using Equidistant Letter Sequence (ELS) analysis. Search for patterns, visualize clusters, examine original-language texts, and explore relationships in two and three dimensions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Theophilus at none against BibleRealm's 1. Theophilus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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. BibleRealm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Theophilus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Theophilus | BibleRealm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Brown | Catherine Henry |
In-app purchases
Theophilus
No in-app purchases
BibleRealm
- Bible Realm Premium$0.991 Month
