Scriptorium TR vs Berhan Bible
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriptorium TR
Compare multiple Bible translations side-by-side, verse by verse. Add notes, tag translations, and track how each version handles original language texts. Includes audio Bible compatibility, search, and reference tools.
- Side-by-side verse comparison
- Add notes and tag translations
- Audio Bible compatibility
- Bible search
- Strong's Concordance
- Webster's 1828 Dictionary
- Customizable themes
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Scriptorium TR is a Bible translation comparison tool built for all believers of the Word. Compare multiple Bible translations side by side, verse by verse. Add notes, tag translations, and track how each version handles the original language texts — all in one clean, organized interface. Features: - Audio Bible compatible with any translation (non-browser generated voice requires a free download via FCBH) - Bookmarks - Bible search within any version - Side-by-side verse comparison across multiple translations - Search and reference navigator - Light mode, dark mode, and custom theme colors - Strong's Concordance & word mapping for quick look up - Webster's 1828 Dictionary - Clarence Larkin's charts Whether you're a pastor, missionary, translator, or Bible student, Scriptorium TR gives you the tools to study with depth and precision.
Berhan Bible
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Berhan means light — and this app brings the light of Scripture into the language of your heart. Berhan Bible is built for Ethiopian and Eritrean believers everywhere, offering the full Bible in Amharic, Tigrigna, Afaan Oromoo, and English. Switch languages instantly, or read two side by side in parallel view to compare translations and deepen your understanding. Hear the Word come alive with human-narrated audio chapters, recorded with warmth and reverence in each language. Audio keeps playing in the background with full lock-screen controls, so Scripture can accompany you through your day — during your commute, your chores, or quiet time before bed. Go deeper with downloadable original texts: the Hebrew Bible, Greek New Testament, and Septuagint, complete with word study tools and lexicon support for serious study. When a passage raises questions, the AI study assistant explains it in your own language, and can even reply out loud. Mark what matters with highlights, word-level highlights, notes, and bookmarks — all saved privately on your device. Find any verse instantly with fast whole-Bible search across every language you read. Every detail, from the warm Ethiopian-inspired design to the adjustable fonts and reading styles, was crafted with care for how you actually read and pray. Berhan Bible is completely free, with no ads and no account required — just you and the Word of God. Whether you're in Addis Ababa, Asmara, or the diaspora far from home, your heart language belongs in Scripture. Download Berhan Bible today and let the light in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptorium TR at every 9 days against Berhan Bible's monthly. Scriptorium TR also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scriptorium TR ships an update every 9 days, Berhan Bible monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Scriptorium TR | Berhan Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BROCK ISAIAH GORDON | Haileyesus Zeryihun |
In-app purchases
Scriptorium TR
No in-app purchases
Berhan Bible
No in-app purchases
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