Comparison

Fall Open Bible vs Ingrain

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

Head to head
About

Fall Open Bible

This app opens directly to a random scripture verse, allowing for spontaneous reflection. It offers five Bible translations and a distraction-free reading experience, with the ability to scroll through the entire chapter and find new verses easily. All content is available offline.

Highlights
  • Opens to random scripture verse
  • Five Bible translations
  • Offline access
  • Weighted randomization
  • Light and dark mode
  • Distraction-free reading
Features
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Fall Open Bible does one thing: it opens to a random scripture - like placing your thumb on the pages and letting the Bible fall open in your hands. No devotional plans. No reading streaks. No notifications. Just scripture, the moment you open the app. The chosen verse is highlighted. The rest of the chapter flows below it so you can keep reading. When you're ready for something new, tap "another" and the Bible falls open again. Five translations included, all available offline: • NKJV - New King James Version • NIV - New International Version • NLT - New Living Translation • KJV - King James Version • WEB - World English Bible Features: • Opens instantly to a random verse - no loading, no internet required • Weighted randomization mimics the physical feel of a Bible falling open • Scroll forward or backward through chapters naturally • Light and dark mode follows your system setting • Respects your iOS text size preference • Minimal, distraction-free reading experience Fall Open Bible is free, contains no ads, and collects no data.

About

Ingrain

This app guides users through memorizing Bible verses with interactive lessons and spaced repetition. It offers hands-free practice, an offline Bible reader with multiple translations, and engaging quizzes and trivia to reinforce learning. Users can also form study groups without distracting social features.

Highlights
  • Guided verse memorization lessons
  • Hands-free audio practice
  • Offline Bible reader with 7 translations
  • Interactive quizzes and trivia
  • Group study without social distractions
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Hide God's word in your heart — one verse at a time. Ingrain is a guided Scripture memorization app. Instead of staring at a verse and hoping it sticks, you work through a short lesson that carries you from hearing a verse, to understanding it in context, to recalling it on your own. Then it brings the verse back for review as your memory starts to fade. No guilt. No pressure. Just a clear next thing to do. HOW A LESSON WORKS Every verse climbs a practice ladder built around how memory actually forms: - Listen — hear the verse read aloud - Context — read the surrounding passage so the words mean something - Flashcard — check what you already know - Word Order — rebuild the verse from its own words - Fill in the Blank — finish the verse from clues - Matching — connect references to passages - First Letter Recall — type the first letter of each word to recall the whole verse from memory - Speak It! — say it out loud - And bonus exercises like connect the sections, find the reference, and more! HANDS-FREE PRACTICE Put your phone in your pocket. Hands-Free plays the reference, then the verse, then a chime, then a timed silence for you to recall it — round after round, with full Lock Screen and Control Center controls. Review while you drive, walk the dog, wash dishes, or fall asleep. Choose two to four rounds per verse and repeat any session. A COMPLETE OFFLINE BIBLE READER Read any chapter in seven translations: King James (KJV), World English Bible, American Standard, Berean Standard, Bible in Basic English, Young's Literal, and Douay-Rheims. Search the whole text, switch between cream, white, and night reading surfaces, size the type, highlight verses, follow cross references, and open Strong's and dictionary entries on any word. Every Scripture link in a lesson, quiz, or trivia question can open the reader exactly at the highlighted verse. QUIZ AND TRIVIA Quiz tests the verses you've memorized with different and fresh games, tracks your history, and feeds your study streak. Quizes only test 5 verses at a time with fun, timed exercises. Trivia is separate — a Daily Challenge and custom rounds that build broad Bible knowledge, with XP, levels, a Study Map, and reader links on every reference. GROUPS, WITHOUT THE NOISE Join with your church, small group, or family and study the same verse together. Leaders set a weekly focus and curate the group's content. There is no chat, no feed, no likes, no direct messages, and no public profiles, just a focus on studying the Word of God. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Beautiful Verse of the Day, Ingrain Minute, and Your Verses widgets update as you study. START HOWEVER YOU WANT Explore as a guest with no account at all. Create one when you want your progress to follow you across phone, tablet, and web. INGRAIN+ Free includes the full Bible reader, memorization lessons, quizzes, trivia, group membership, and more. Ingrain+ adds: - Unlimited Hands-Free sessions on any verse you choose - Unlimited customized trivia rounds. Build XP faster. - Create your own topic lists and passage plans - Scripture Reference Import from a sermon link or transcript - Auto create lists from topic suggestion, keywords or phrases with our proprietary "Scripture Compass" - Ingrain Study commentary that looks at any verse from 6 distinct angles - Group creation and leader tools - Advanced analytics - & MORE! Ingrain+ is $2.99 per month, $24.99 per year, or unlock for life with a one time $79.99 USD. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ingrainbible.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://ingrainbible.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Fall Open Bible4 screens
Ingrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fall Open Bible at none against Ingrain's 3. Ingrain's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Ingrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fall Open Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fall Open Bible against 5.0 for Ingrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ingrain has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fall Open Bible ships an update every 10 days, Ingrain every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fall Open Bible versus Ingrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFall Open BibleIngrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTravis GrantMyVersion Publishing

In-app purchases

None

Fall Open Bible

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ingrain

Subscriptions2
  • Ingrain+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ingrain+ Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ingrain+ Lifetime$87.99

Questions

Is Fall Open Bible free?
Fall Open Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ingrain free?
Ingrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fall Open Bible or Ingrain?
Fall Open Bible and Ingrain are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Fall Open Bible or Ingrain have ads?
Neither Fall Open Bible nor Ingrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fall Open Bible or Ingrain?
Fall Open Bible ships an update every 10 days, and Ingrain every 2 days. Most recently, Fall Open Bible was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ingrain on October 25, 2026.

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