# undertext Bible vs Colophon

The clearest difference is rating: Colophon at 5.0 against undertext Bible's 3.9. Colophon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). undertext Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colophon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. undertext Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colophon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: undertext Bible has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of undertext Bible's written reviews are positive against 67% of Colophon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

undertext Bible ships an update every 5 days, Colophon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | undertext Bible | Colophon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undertext-bible/id6778455656/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Gennings](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778450231) | [Mustafa Salim Erek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896175573) |

## What reviewers say

### undertext Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undertext-bible/id6778455656)

Explore the original languages of scripture, word by word. Understand the Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic behind English translations with transliterations, glosses, and Strong's numbers. Listen to spoken pronunciations and enjoy a distraction-free reading experience.

**Highlights:** Original language word analysis (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic), Transliteration, gloss, and Strong's number for each word, Audio pronunciation of original languages, Distraction-free reading modes, Offline chapter access, Verse-a-day notifications, Cross-platform support (iOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colophon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew words behind English text in this offline study Bible. Tap any word to see its definition, transliteration, and usage frequency. Your notes and highlights are private and saved locally.

**Highlights:** Reverse-interlinear word lookup, Offline access to translations, Private notes and highlights, Search and cross-references, Distraction-free reading, Optional Pro features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip: Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Quill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colophon Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Patron | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is undertext Bible free?

undertext Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colophon free?

Colophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, undertext Bible or Colophon?

Colophon is rated higher. undertext Bible averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Colophon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do undertext Bible or Colophon have ads?

Neither undertext Bible nor Colophon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, undertext Bible or Colophon?

undertext Bible ships an update every 5 days, and Colophon monthly. Most recently, undertext Bible was updated on October 7, 2026 and Colophon on October 3, 2026.

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