# Epistle vs Scrolls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epistle at none against Scrolls's 8. Epistle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Scrolls's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrolls sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Epistle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Epistle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively.

Epistle ships an update every 5 days, Scrolls every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epistle | Scrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epistle/id6761729250/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolls-scroll-the-bible/id6799206176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean Pouabou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561455459) | [Mobass LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287887433) |

## What reviewers say

### Epistle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epistle/id6761729250)

Experience a unique daily devotional where biblical figures speak directly to you in short, unrepeatable encounters. Each day offers a new message and a scripture to carry with you, fostering presence and reflection.

**Highlights:** Daily biblical encounters, Short, unrepeatable messages, Scripture for the day, Focus on presence, Unique devotional experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scrolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolls-scroll-the-bible/id6799206176)

This app delivers the Bible verse by verse in plain English, offering daily readings and in-depth study for each passage. It's designed for those new to scripture or returning after a break, making it accessible through a simple scrolling interface and lock screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse Bible reading, Plain English explanations, Historical context and application, Offline Bible access, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Daily verse notifications, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrolls Full Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scrolls Full Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scrolls Full Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scrolls Full Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scrolls Full Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Scrolls Full Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Scrolls Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Scrolls Full Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epistle free?

Epistle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scrolls free?

Scrolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Epistle or Scrolls?

Epistle is rated higher. Epistle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scrolls averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Epistle or Scrolls have ads?

Neither Epistle nor Scrolls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epistle or Scrolls?

Epistle ships an update every 5 days, and Scrolls every 2 days. Most recently, Epistle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scrolls on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*