Lectio vs Lectio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lectio
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Lectio is a calm, guided way to learn Scripture β to understand each verse and carry it by heart. A few quiet minutes a day, no account needed. Inspired by "lectio divina," the ancient practice of slow, attentive reading, every lesson walks you through a verse the way a good teacher would: where it was spoken, who said it, what it means β and then, step by step, how to keep it. β LEARN, DON'T JUST MEMORIZE β β’ Meet each verse in its setting: speaker, context and meaning β’ Understanding questions with short explanations β’ Memory steps that build gently: fill the blanks, order the phrases, first letters, full recall β’ Listen to every verse read aloud β’ A moment to reflect and write, saved to your journal β REVIEW THAT REMEMBERS FOR YOU β Lectio schedules each verse to come back right before you would forget it, so what you learn stays learned. β A GUIDED PATH β Foundations: 60 essential verses in 10 units β free. LECTIO+ adds The Sermon on the Mount and Psalms of the Heart, with more to come. β BEAUTIFUL AND QUIET β Every unit is set on a public-domain masterpiece from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. No noise, no clutter. β ABOUT THE TRANSLATION β All Scripture is from the World English Bible (WEB), a modern public-domain translation. Read all 66 books anytime. β LECTIO+ β LECTIO+ unlocks every course, unlimited hearts, anytime practice of your weakest verses, and no ads. Choose Monthly, Yearly (with a free trial), Family Yearly (with a free trial, shared with up to six family members), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://studiosolum.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://studiosolum.com/privacy.html "Your word I have hidden in my heart." β Psalm 119:11
Lectio
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Your notes, in your ears. Lectio turns your study material into a chaptered audio lecture. Upload a PDF, a slide deck, a YouTube link, a photo of your notebook or a web page, and start listening after a short wait. You can also record the class yourself. LISTEN β’ Chapter-by-chapter narration with a transcript that follows the audio β’ Background playback β screen off, walking, on the bus β’ Up to double speed MAKE IT STICK β’ An automatic quiz the moment the lecture ends, with an explanation for every question β’ Flashcards and a spaced review queue β enter an exam date and the reviews tighten toward it β’ Cheat sheet: the lecture's key ideas on one screen KEEP GOING β’ Daily listening goal, streak and XP β’ Sort lectures into courses; the home screen builds a mix from the course of your nearest exam PRO β’ Many more lectures per month β’ Ask the lecture: questions are answered from that lecture's own content β’ Upload your own recording, and choose the narration voice and difficulty The free plan makes 3 lectures a month. Pro is offered monthly and yearly, current prices are shown in the app, and fair use is capped at 35 lectures a month. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Available in English and Turkish. Terms of Use: https://akaiprod.github.io/lectio-site/en/terms.html Privacy: https://akaiprod.github.io/lectio-site/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lectio at none against Lectio's shown. Lectio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Lectio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lectio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lectio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lectio ships an update every 3 weeks, Lectio every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Lectio | Lectio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio Solum | Turhan Anil Unkaya |
In-app purchases
Lectio
- Remove Ads$4.99
Lectio
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









