# Scripture First vs HealMusic

Scripture First and HealMusic both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of HealMusic's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scripture First's. HealMusic also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HealMusic sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scripture First against 4.7 for HealMusic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 121 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Scripture First's written reviews are positive against 84% of HealMusic's.

Scripture First ships an update every 3 days, HealMusic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture First | HealMusic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-first-bible-lock/id6762501494/reviews)** | [4.7 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healmusic/id6762613708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 54 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Jacobson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823717055) | [Aby Abraham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894840181) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-first-bible-lock/id6762501494)

This app helps Christians prioritize Bible reading over social media and other distractions. It locks selected apps until a user completes a chosen Bible reading plan, offering customizable plans and verse explanations.

**Highlights:** App blocking until Bible reading, Customizable Bible reading plans, Pre-built reading plans, Verse explanations and original language lookup, Progress tracking, Privacy-focused with no user tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### HealMusic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healmusic/id6762613708)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Book, #35 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Experience the Bible through original songs, set to the exact words of the King James Bible. This app offers a peaceful, distraction-free way to meditate on scripture daily, perfect for commutes, prayer, or sleep. Unlock the full library with a Pro subscription for offline listening, custom playlists, and more.

**Highlights:** Bible verses set to original music, Distraction-free listening experience, Background audio and lock-screen controls, Offline listening capabilities, Daily listening streaks, Favorites and custom playlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Healmusic Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Healmusic Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Healmusic monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| HealMusic Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| HealMusic Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| HealMusic Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| HealMusic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Healmusic yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture First free?

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

### Is HealMusic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripture First or HealMusic?

Scripture First is rated higher. Scripture First averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while HealMusic averages 4.7 from 121 ratings.

### Do Scripture First or HealMusic have ads?

Neither Scripture First nor HealMusic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture First or HealMusic?

Scripture First ships an update every 3 days, and HealMusic every 5 days. Most recently, Scripture First was updated on October 9, 2026 and HealMusic on October 13, 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.*