Comparison

Scriptorium TR vs Berhan Bible

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side verse comparison
  • Add notes and tag translations
  • Audio Bible compatibility
  • Bible search
  • Strong's Concordance
  • Webster's 1828 Dictionary
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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.

About

Berhan Bible

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Scriptorium TR4 screens
Berhan Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Scriptorium TR ships an update every 9 days, Berhan Bible monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scriptorium TR versus Berhan Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptorium TRBerhan Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBROCK ISAIAH GORDONHaileyesus Zeryihun

In-app purchases

None

Scriptorium TR

No in-app purchases

None

Berhan Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scriptorium TR free?
Scriptorium TR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Berhan Bible free?
Berhan Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scriptorium TR or Berhan Bible have ads?
Neither Scriptorium TR nor Berhan Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptorium TR or Berhan Bible?
Scriptorium TR ships an update every 9 days, and Berhan Bible monthly. Most recently, Scriptorium TR was updated on October 31, 2026 and Berhan Bible on October 31, 2026.

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