Comparison

GoodSoil vs Legacy Study Bible

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoodSoil

This app allows users to take notes while studying scripture. It automatically inserts verse text, organizes notes with tags, and syncs audio recordings with written entries. Your notes are private and can be backed up to your own cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Automatic verse text insertion
  • Searchable note library
  • Highlighting scripture
  • Synced sermon audio recording
  • Private, device-based notes
  • Cloud backup options
  • Customizable appearance modes
Features
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Good Soil is a Bible note-taking app built for people who actually study Scripture. TYPE A VERSE, WATCH IT APPEAR Reference a passage in your notes and the full verse text appears inline, automatically. No copy-paste, no switching apps. Type "John 1:1" and it's there. A LIBRARY FOR YOUR STUDY Every note in one calm, searchable place. Organize with tags, find anything instantly, and pick up your study right where you left it. READ. HIGHLIGHT. RETURN. Read the Bible in your preferred translation, highlight verses as you go, and your highlights are always waiting when you come back. RECORD THE SERMON, REPLAY THE MOMENT Capture sermon audio alongside your notes and replay it in sync with what you wrote, so a phrase in your notes takes you straight back to the moment you heard it. YOURS, AND PRIVATE Your notes live on your device. No account required. Back up to your own iCloud or Google Drive when you want, and share a note with anyone using a simple QR code or link. BEAUTIFUL TO READ AND WRITE IN Three appearance modes, Scriptorium (dark), Parchment (light), and Match System, with typography chosen for long, comfortable study.

FREE, WITH NOTHING TO UNLOCK Good Soil is completely free. No subscriptions, no ads, no paywalls, and no locked features. Built as a gift for the church, so every feature and every update is included for everyone. Good Soil requires an internet connection for Bible reading. Bible content is provided via YouVersion.

About

Legacy Study Bible

Features
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Make room for God’s Word each day. Legacy Study Bible is a free companion for reading, listening, and exploring Scripture. Start with a daily verse, settle into a passage, or follow a question into deeper study. READ AT YOUR OWN PACE • Read the KJV, WEB, BSB, and ASV offline. • Explore the NKJV, NLT, and NASB 1995 online. Save a book or a whole Bible for offline reading, and reconnect at least once every three days to keep these downloads ready. • Download more Bible languages, compare translations, and move easily between passages. LISTEN ALONG • Listen to NKJV New Testament audio, dramatized KJV audio, and dramatized WEB New Testament audio. WEB Old Testament narration is also available. • Audio streams over the internet. Recordings vary by translation and book. EXPLORE A WORD • Find English words and Strong’s numbers with the KJV concordance. • See the Greek or Hebrew word, its transliteration, and its English meaning together. • Open a definition and explore related verses. Word-study tools support careful reading; they do not replace the context of a passage. FOLLOW THE CONNECTIONS • Explore cross-references, Trace the Thread, prophecy studies, and guided Study Trails. • Visit biblical places in the offline atlas, with photographs, Scripture links, and a Ministry of Jesus reading timeline. • Map connections are guides to the story, rather than reconstructed walking routes. KEEP WHAT YOU LEARN • Highlight passages, save bookmarks, and write notes. • Copy verses with their references from the included offline Bibles. • Follow reading plans, return to your place, and back up your personal study data locally. FREE TO USE No ads, subscriptions, analytics, or required account. Core reading and study work offline. Streaming audio, online reading, and first-time downloads need an internet connection. Sources and license notices are available in the app. A quiet place to read, a helpful place to study, and a companion for growing in God’s Word.

Screenshots

GoodSoil4 screens
Legacy Study Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Legacy Study Bible at every 5 days against GoodSoil's every 3 months. Legacy Study Bible also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodSoil ships an update every 3 months, Legacy Study Bible every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GoodSoil versus Legacy Study Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodSoilLegacy Study Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB341 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlan EdwinRyan Bourgeois

In-app purchases

None

GoodSoil

No in-app purchases

None

Legacy Study Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodSoil free?
GoodSoil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Legacy Study Bible free?
Legacy Study Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodSoil or Legacy Study Bible have ads?
Neither GoodSoil nor Legacy Study Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodSoil or Legacy Study Bible?
GoodSoil ships an update every 3 months, and Legacy Study Bible every 5 days. Most recently, GoodSoil was updated on October 28, 2026 and Legacy Study Bible on October 29, 2026.

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