# Scripture First vs Read Daily Bible & Audio Study

The clearest difference is rating: Scripture First at 4.6 against Read Daily Bible & Audio Study's 4.0. Scripture First also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Read Daily Bible & Audio Study's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Read Daily Bible & Audio Study sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripture First holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture First has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scripture First ships an update every 5 days, Read Daily Bible & Audio Study fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture First | Read Daily Bible & Audio Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-first-bible-lock/id6762501494/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-daily-bible-and-audio-study/id6781979477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Reno](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807523357) | [Bhavin Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775517965) |

## 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 |


### Read Daily Bible & Audio Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-daily-bible-and-audio-study/id6781979477)

Explore the Bible through engaging audio stories, daily verses, and interactive quizzes. Learn at your own pace, test your knowledge, and earn rewards on your faith journey. Suitable for all ages, it makes understanding scripture simple and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Complete Bible Library, Read or Listen to Stories, Daily Verse, Interactive Quizzes, Earn and Use Coins, Unlock Achievement Badges, Save Favorite Verses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get more coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture First free?

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

### Is Read Daily Bible & Audio Study free?

Read Daily Bible & Audio Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scripture First or Read Daily Bible & Audio Study?

Scripture First is rated higher. Scripture First averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Read Daily Bible & Audio Study averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scripture First or Read Daily Bible & Audio Study have ads?

Neither Scripture First nor Read Daily Bible & Audio Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture First or Read Daily Bible & Audio Study?

Scripture First ships an update every 5 days, and Read Daily Bible & Audio Study fortnightly. Most recently, Scripture First was updated on October 28, 2026 and Read Daily Bible & Audio Study on October 24, 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.*