Comparison

Bible In Context vs Exegesis

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

Head to head
About

Bible In Context

Explore scripture with in-depth context, including original language, cross-references, and commentaries. Personalize your study with highlights, notes, and bookmarks. Sync your progress across devices or use it offline.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible study
  • Verse context view
  • Original language lookup
  • Cross-references
  • Commentary integration
  • Highlighting and notes
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Bible in Context is a free, offline-first Bible study app. Five public-domain translations are bundled in the app, so you can read with no internet: • Berean Standard Bible (BSB) — modern and easy to read. This is the default. • World English Bible (WEB) • King James Version (KJV) • American Standard Version (ASV) • Young's Literal Translation (YLT) The verse of the day is shown in the translation you are reading. A reminder at noon brings that verse while the app is closed. Press Listen to hear a chapter, or a single verse, in your phone's voice. Search finds John 3:16, a whole verse, or a sentence even when a few words are wrong. Every verse opens into a context view. Tap any verse to see: • Cross-references — passages that quote, echo, or sit beside this one (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge) • Greek or Hebrew with Strong's lexicon — tap any word for its meaning, its grammar, and other verses that use it • A plain-English line for what the verse is saying • Verse type and the context of the passage • Study notes from Tyndale, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown, and Matthew Henry, written out in today's English • A short summary of the chapter Personal study tools: • Highlight verses in six colors • Save notes. They are private unless you choose to share one. • Bookmark up to five verses • A prayer journal that marks prayers as answered Community: • Follow other readers. Follows stay in sync on every device signed into the same account. • See public highlights and notes from people you follow • Read the built-in plans, or sign in to create and share your own • Search people by username or name Two themes: • Noah theme (dark) — cathedral stone, leather, parchment, blood red, and gold • Allie theme (light) — cream parchment, pastoral green, royal gold, and soft pink Sign in with Apple or Google to sync your notes, highlights, bookmarks, prayers, follows, and plan progress. Signing in is optional. Reading, cross-references, Greek and Hebrew, notes, highlights, bookmarks, and the built-in plans all work offline without an account. The study notes come from public-domain, Bible-believing scholars. Scripture is the final authority. Completely free. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking.

About

Exegesis

This app provides a comprehensive Bible study experience, offering multiple translations, original language tools, and extensive commentaries from historical Christian figures. It includes features for in-depth analysis, personal note-taking, and offline access to your library.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Original language lexicons
  • Historical commentaries
  • Creeds and confessions
  • Verse cross-referencing
  • Personal notes and highlights
  • Offline access
Features
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Exegesis is a Bible study app built on a conviction: Scripture is best read with the church — the Fathers, the Reformers, and the Puritans at the table. READ • Multiple Bible translations, with Strong's-tagged text for original-language word study • Continuous scrolling, serif reading fonts, stained-glass themes, and chapter audio with a synced verse cursor • Greek, Hebrew, and Latin lexicons, plus a classic Bible encyclopedia STUDY WITH THE CHURCH • Classic commentators spanning the 1st to the 19th century — Chrysostom, Augustine, Calvin, Matthew Henry, Spurgeon, and more — keyed to the verse in front of you • Creeds, confessions, and catechisms with side-by-side comparison and narrated audio • Letters from authors across traditions — from Augustine to John Newton — with narrated audio • A hymn library organized by topic and tradition GO DEEPER • Cross-reference maps and topic connections for every verse • Analytical tools that weigh topics, interpretive traditions, and cross-references, with clear visual breakdowns • A study assistant for your questions, grounded in your library MAKE IT YOURS • Notes, highlights, verse marks, and a sermon journal with review quizzes and flashcards • Daily devotional with streaks, reading plans, home-screen widgets, and gentle reminders • Offline-first: your library lives on your device, and sync keeps every device in step Exegesis is free to use. An optional Premium and Max subscription unlocks the analytical suite and AI assistance; manage it anytime in your account settings. Questions? support@exegesisbible.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exegesisbible.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bible In Context4 screens
Exegesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible In Context at none against Exegesis's 8. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Exegesis sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bible In Context 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 Bible In Context against 5.0 for Exegesis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible In Context ships an update every 4 days, Exegesis every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bible In Context versus Exegesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible In ContextExegesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah GniffkeCV Concierge A.I., LLC

Customer experience

Bible In Context

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Exegesis

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bible In Context

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Exegesis

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Max (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • Max (Yearly)$89.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 AI Credits$2.99
  • Exegesis Study Pass$9.99
  • 200 AI Credits$9.99
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  • Exegesis Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bible In Context free?
Bible In Context is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exegesis free?
Exegesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible In Context or Exegesis?
Bible In Context and Exegesis are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Bible In Context or Exegesis have ads?
Neither Bible In Context nor Exegesis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible In Context or Exegesis?
Bible In Context ships an update every 4 days, and Exegesis every 2 days. Most recently, Bible In Context was updated on October 24, 2026 and Exegesis on October 28, 2026.

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