Comparison

Scripture Roots vs Original Bible

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

Head to head
About

Scripture Roots

Features
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Understand the Bible Better with Scripture Roots Want to get more from your Bible study? Scripture Roots is a simple Bible Study App for anyone who wants to know the real meaning behind every word. We help you see the original Hebrew Greek Bible text so you can get a deeper understanding of God's Word. Whether you're doing a daily devotional or a deep scripture analysis, our tool helps you grow your faith. It's more than a bible verse search; it's an easy-to-use lexicon app and theology app for Christian education. ** Easy Word Study: ** Tap any word to see its Hebrew or Greek root. This word study bible style makes the etymology of scripture easy to understand. ** Strong’s Concordance: ** Get clear definitions and hear how words are pronounced using Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. It’s the perfect KJV Strong's or NASB Hebrew Greek tool. ** Smart Search: ** Look up verses using original language meanings, not just English words. It's a great bible scholar tool that anyone can use. ** Follow the Roots: ** See how the same root word is used throughout the Bible to find the main themes of biblical roots. ** Simple Design: ** A clean look that helps you focus on reading and learning on your phone. Why use Scripture Roots? Most Bible apps only show you the translation. Scripture Roots shows you the history and meaning of every single word. Whether you're a pastor or just starting out, this bible study companion makes it easy to study the word of God. Get a "Deep dive Bible study word meanings" and "Hebrew and Greek root word analysis for Christians" to start "understanding biblical context through original text" today.

About

Original Bible

A customizable reader for scripture that allows you to personalize your reading experience with color options and a powerful index. Save, copy, learn, and share verses easily. Your preferences are saved locally without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Customizable reader
  • Color options
  • Powerful index
  • Save verses
  • Copy verses
  • Share verses
Features
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Original Bible is a seamless, and customizable reader for Scripture. Open the Word, pick your colors, browse a powerful Index, save verses, copy, learn and share! Preferences stay on your device. No account required. Created by Christ Supply.

Screenshots

Scripture Roots4 screens
Original Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scripture Roots and Original Bible are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Roots ships an update every 3 weeks, Original Bible fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scripture Roots versus Original Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture RootsOriginal Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOwenRay BVLuis Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

Scripture Roots

No in-app purchases

None

Original Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scripture Roots free?
Scripture Roots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Original Bible free?
Original Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scripture Roots or Original Bible have ads?
Neither Scripture Roots nor Original Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Roots or Original Bible?
Scripture Roots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Original Bible fortnightly. Most recently, Scripture Roots was updated on October 25, 2026 and Original Bible on October 31, 2026.

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