Comparison

Berean vs Postil

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

Head to head
About

Berean

Features
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Berean is a Bible study app for people who want to know if Christianity is true and understand it deeply. Read Scripture in a calm, print-like reader. Search the local Bible and use paid Source Search across Scripture and commercial-safe Christian sources. Ask hard questions and get answers grounded in cited passages, creeds, catechisms, confessions, commentary, dictionary entries, cross-references, and Greek and Hebrew word-study. Follow structured study paths for apologetics, biblical literacy, and serious reflection. Memorize Scripture with spaced repetition and honest recall. Berean is not a social feed, celebrity devotional platform, or soft wellness app. It is a study desk for Scripture, doctrine, and hard questions. Key features: - World English Bible, KJV, and Bible in Basic English reader with comparison - Semantic source search across Scripture, doctrine, Matthew Henry and JFB commentary, Easton's and Smith's Bible dictionaries, Torrey and Nave topical indexes, Strong's Greek and Hebrew Dictionary entries, and cross-references - Doctrine-aware Study Companion with visible citations - Structured apologetics and Bible-literacy paths - Hard Questions for skeptics and returning Christians - Spaced-repetition Scripture memorization - Verse highlighting and source context - No social feed, no contacts permission, no location permission Berean Premium subscription unlocks Source Search, Study Companion, and full library access. Auto-renewable subscriptions: Berean Monthly ($9.99/month) and Berean Annual ($69.99/year). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getberean.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://getberean.com/terms

About

Postil

This app connects Bible verses to related sermons, articles, and podcasts. It offers a curated feed of trustworthy Christian content, discussion forums, and tools for in-depth study. Users can explore faith topics and engage with creators.

Highlights
  • Verse-linked content (sermons, articles, podcasts)
  • Curated Christian content feed
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • In-app dictionary and cross-references
  • Topic-based content exploration
  • Comment and discussion features
  • Creator following and support
Features
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Postil connects the Bible to everything being taught, written, and said about it — so Scripture never dead-ends at the page. Tap any verse and you'll see the sermons, articles, podcasts, and cross-references that actually unpack it. Alongside a full Bible reader — six translations including KJV and WEB, cross-references on every verse, a built-in Strong's dictionary for word study, adjustable text size, light and dark modes, and search across every book, chapter, and verse — Postil gives you a curated feed of Christian content from creators, ministries, and news sources worth trusting. No algorithm chasing outrage, no noise. Most Bible apps stop at the text. Most news apps chase engagement. Postil tries to do neither: it's one place to read Scripture, find commentary worth your time, and follow the people actually shaping Christian thought right now. The feed pulls from vetted creators and ministries across articles, podcasts, videos, and news — sortable by Hot, New, or Top, filterable by type. Postil Partners are creators who've linked an account with Postil; follow them and their content gets priority placement in your feed. Save anything to come back to later, and follow the sources you trust most. Browse by what you're actually curious about — Bible & Scripture, Theology & Doctrine, Spiritual Formation, Church & Ministry, Christian History, Life & Culture, Apologetics & Culture, Current Events & Ethics, Missions & Evangelism, and Interviews & Conversations. Every piece of content has real discussion under it, not a comment section left to rot: comment, "upcross" what resonates, and use real moderation tools — block, report, hide — when something needs it. Pick an avatar from the built-in set to represent yourself. Stay in the loop with notifications when someone replies to you or a creator you follow posts something new. Listen to podcasts in the background with full lock-screen and Control Center controls, and keep articles, videos, podcasts, and their comments together in one reader instead of bouncing between apps. Postil Pro removes ads from your feed and Bible verse content cards. (Video, podcast, news, and article ads come from third-party embeds outside Postil Pro's scope, so those aren't affected.) Whether you're studying a passage closely, catching up on Christian news, or looking for a podcast willing to engage hard questions, Postil brings it into one trustworthy, distraction-free feed. Download Postil and see what's already been said about the verse you're reading. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Berean4 screens
Postil3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Berean at none against Postil's shown. Postil's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Berean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Postil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Berean ships an update every 2 months, Postil every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Berean versus Postil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBereanPostil
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitaanshu AgarwalJOSHUA MICHAEL SEEVERS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Berean

Subscriptions2
  • Berean Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Berean Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Postil

Subscriptions2
  • Postil Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Postil Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Berean free?
Berean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Postil free?
Postil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Berean or Postil have ads?
Postil shows ads; Berean does not.
Which is updated more often, Berean or Postil?
Berean ships an update every 2 months, and Postil every 2 weeks. Most recently, Berean was updated on October 3, 2026 and Postil on September 27, 2026.

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