Tap Bible vs Original Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Bible
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MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS Download and read a wide range of Bible translations in hundreds of languages — both major world languages and minority languages. Switch between translations with a tap. MULTIPLE TABS Open multiple translations or commentaries in separate tabs and switch between them instantly. Split a tab to read two at once. FULL-TEXT SEARCH Search across any downloaded translation with a persistent search history so you can pick up where you left off. BOOKMARKS Save any verse or passage with a tap and build your own collection of favourite scriptures. COMMENTARIES Read Bible commentaries alongside the text to deepen your understanding of Scripture. As you read, the notes stay on the verse in front of you. Includes new versions of Matthew Henry's classic commentary in modern English, Korean and Spanish — a Japanese commentary is on the way. DICTIONARIES Open Bible dictionaries and lexicons in their own tabs, browse entries, and look up terms to enrich your study. CLASSIC CHRISTIAN BOOKS Read classic Christian books such as Pilgrim's Progress, Calvin's Institutes and the Westminster Confession in their own tabs. Browse the contents, follow Bible references with a tap, and pick up where you left off. STRONG'S NUMBERS Long-press any word to see the original Hebrew or Greek with Strong's definitions, perfect for deeper word studies. READ ALOUD Listen to any Bible read aloud, following along as it is read. COMFORTABLE READING A clean, distraction-free layout on a warm paper background, with smooth navigation between books and chapters, makes for an enjoyable reading experience. PRIVATE & OFFLINE No account required. No data collected. Everything is stored locally on your device. Bible content is downloaded once and available offline.
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.
- Customizable reader
- Color options
- Powerful index
- Save verses
- Copy verses
- Share verses
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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.
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Verdict
Tap Bible 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tap Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Original Bible fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Bible | Original Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Denham | Luis Rodriguez |
In-app purchases
Tap Bible
No in-app purchases
Original Bible
No in-app purchases







