Comparison

Lantern vs KJV Notes

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

Head to head
About

Lantern

This app offers a beautifully designed, distraction-free Bible reading experience with offline access to multiple translations. Free features include verse highlighting, cross-references, and a prayer list. A subscription unlocks guided reading plans, an AI study companion, and a private journal.

Highlights
  • Offline Bible reading
  • Verse highlighting and folders
  • Cross-references
  • Prayer list
  • Guided reading plans
  • AI study companion
  • Private journal
Features
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Lantern is a Bible app for people who want to slow down with Scripture — beautifully designed, distraction-free, and fully offline. The complete Bible reader is free forever; a subscription unlocks deeper study tools. FREE, FOREVER • The whole Bible, offline — read anywhere, no account required • Multiple public-domain translations: Berean Standard Bible, World English Bible, King James Version • Fast search across the entire text • Color-highlight verses in five colors and organize them into named folders by color, translation, and tag • Cross-references — tap any verse to discover related passages • Turn any verse into a beautiful image to share with friends • Prayer list — track requests with categories, tags, daily reminders, notes, and a linked verse; mark prayers answered • Share a prayer as a quietly elegant "Prayer Request" image • Adjustable type, light and dark, gentle on the eyes LANTERN PLUS Go deeper with a subscription: • Guided reading plans with daily devotionals • An AI study companion that answers questions about the passage you're reading — context, meaning, and cross-references • A private journal with reflection prompts, habit streaks, milestones, and PDF or text export MADE WITH CARE Lantern is warm and reverent by design — parchment tones, classic serif type, and gentle motion. Your journal and prayers are private and protected. We never sell your data or use it for advertising, and you can delete your account anytime. Public-domain translations only, with more on the way. — Subscription details — Lantern Plus is offered as an annual plan ($59.99/year with a 7-day free trial) or monthly ($6.99/month). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://frugalgent.github.io/lantern-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://frugalgent.github.io/lantern-legal/privacy/

About

KJV Notes

This app facilitates Bible study by allowing users to read the King James Version, test their knowledge with quizzes, and track their progress. It helps users build reading habits, review scripture, and record personal reflections.

Highlights
  • Read KJV Bible
  • Bible quizzes
  • Track study progress
  • Save study notes
  • Review scripture
Features
Currently charting
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KJV Notes helps you read, learn, and track your Bible study in one simple app. Read the King James Version Bible, test your understanding with Bible quizzes, and keep a record of your study progress and reflections. Whether you are building a daily reading habit, reviewing Scripture, or checking what you remember, KJV Notes gives you a clear way to stay connected with God’s Word. Features: - Read the KJV Bible - Practice with Bible quiz questions - Track your reading and study progress - Save Bible study notes and reflections - Review Scripture and strengthen your memory Start your Bible study journey with KJV Notes.

Screenshots

Lantern4 screens
KJV Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KJV Notes at none against Lantern's 2. KJV Notes also leads on ratings volume (225 vs 1) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). Lantern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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. Lantern sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. KJV Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lantern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJV Notes has 225 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lantern ships an update every 3 weeks, KJV Notes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Lantern versus KJV Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanternKJV Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (225 ratings)
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#209 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrugal Gent, LLCNOVANEST PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Lantern

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KJV Notes

All ratings208 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lantern

Subscriptions2
  • Lantern Plus$6.991 Month
  • Lantern Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

KJV Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lantern free?
Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KJV Notes free?
KJV Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lantern or KJV Notes?
Lantern is rated higher. Lantern averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KJV Notes averages 4.7 from 225 ratings.
Do Lantern or KJV Notes have ads?
KJV Notes shows ads; Lantern does not.
Which is updated more often, Lantern or KJV Notes?
Lantern ships an update every 3 weeks, and KJV Notes every 11 days. Most recently, Lantern was updated on October 22, 2026 and KJV Notes on October 25, 2026.

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