Comparison

Deep Study Bible Commentary vs Exegesis

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

Head to head
About

Deep Study Bible Commentary

Features
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Most Bible apps hand you the text and stop there. Deep Study Bible Commentary puts the commentary right beside the verse — and then lets you go underneath it. Tap any word in the Berean Study Bible and the Strong's entry opens: the Greek or Hebrew lexeme, the definition, and every other place in Scripture the same word is used. That is the whole idea. Read the verse. Read what it means. Read what it says in the language it was written in. Without leaving the chapter. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read with commentary open Matthew Henry (Concise and Complete), Adam Clarke, Barnes' Notes, Wesley's Notes and Scofield's Reference Notes, verse by verse, in a pane next to the text instead of buried three taps away. Go to the original languages Strong's-tagged Berean Study Bible, full Greek and Hebrew lexicon, concordance lookup and a word study popup. Tap a word, see everywhere else it appears. Put translations side by side Seven translations download for offline reading — KJV, ASV, ERV, WEB, YLT, AKJV and the Berean Study Bible. Compare them in a swipe, or open two at once on a tablet. More translations are on the way. Follow the cross-references Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross-references are live links. Tap one and it takes you there and centers the verse — anywhere in the app, including inside your own notes. Study on a real canvas On iPad, web and desktop you can open up to three synchronized panes at once — Scripture, commentary, cross-references, lexicon, bookmarks or your journal — and resize them. It is the closest thing to a desk covered in open books that fits in a bag. Keep a journal that knows what a verse is Record a voice memo while you keep reading — the recorder stays live and minimizes to a floating pill. It transcribes afterward. Type a reference anywhere in an entry and it becomes a tappable link. Attach photos, video and audio. Tag entries, mark prayers answered, and search inside a single entry. Preach and teach from it Minister Mode is hands-free. Say "second Corinthians five seventeen" and the reader goes there, the screen stays awake, and the app quietly builds a timestamped log of every passage you turned to — so your sermon notes write themselves while you're speaking. Study with your group Share journal entries with a home group, set view or edit access, and revoke it whenever you want. Take it offline Translations and commentaries download as modular packs. Everything you've downloaded works with no signal — on a plane, on a mission trip, in a basement. Pick up where you left off Highlights, bookmarks, verse notes and journal entries sync across your devices. Start on your phone, finish on your iPad. Make it yours Multiple themes, font families and sizes, highlighter colors, adjustable auto-hide timing, and home-screen widgets for the day's verse, your streak and a one-tap journal entry. ON EVERY SCREEN YOU OWN iPhone, iPad, the web, and a real desktop app for Mac. One account, one library, everywhere. FREE TO START The Bible, all six classic commentaries, Strong's, the concordance, cross-references and your journal are free. No account required to read. STUDY PRO (OPTIONAL) Unlock NKJV and premium translations, more content packs and Pro study tools with Study Pro: $9.99/month or $74.99/year, each with a 14-day free trial, or a one-time Founding Lifetime purchase for $199.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and are managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://biblecommentary.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://biblecommentary.co/privacy --- Developed by Tullos Technologies. tullos.org

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

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Exegesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

Deep Study Bible Commentary and Exegesis are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Deep Study Bible Commentary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Exegesis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Study Bible Commentary ships an update every 3 days, Exegesis every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Deep Study Bible Commentary versus Exegesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Study Bible CommentaryExegesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodey TullosCV Concierge A.I., LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deep Study Bible Commentary

Subscriptions2
  • Study Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Study Pro14 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Lifetime$199.99
6 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-time2
  • 50 AI Credits$2.99
  • 200 AI Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Deep Study Bible Commentary free?
Deep Study Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exegesis free?
Exegesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep Study Bible Commentary or Exegesis have ads?
Neither Deep Study Bible Commentary nor Exegesis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Study Bible Commentary or Exegesis?
Deep Study Bible Commentary ships an update every 3 days, and Exegesis every 2 days. Most recently, Deep Study Bible Commentary was updated on September 18, 2026 and Exegesis on September 20, 2026.

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