Deep Reference vs Steadfast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Reference
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Deep Reference is an independent reader for browsing Grokipedia articles on iPhone and iPad. Search for a topic, choose from relevant results, and open full articles in a clean reading experience designed for long-form reference content. The app is built for quick discovery, comfortable reading, and source-aware research. Key features: - Search Grokipedia by topic or article slug - Translate the articles into more than five languages. - Browse rotating suggestions based on popular reference topics - Open full article results with structured headings and readable formatting - Use the in-article contents index to jump between sections - Tap inline citations to jump to the exact reference, then return to the original reading position - View source references in a dedicated references column on iPad - Read comfortably in light mode, dark mode, or system appearance - Enjoy layouts optimized for iPhone and iPad, including large iPad screens Deep Reference is designed as a focused reference reader: no account, no user API key setup, no technical configuration screen, and no paywall. This app is an independent client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Grok, Grokipedia, xAI, or their respective owners.
Steadfast
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Bring the world of the Bible to life. Steadfast: Bible Atlas helps you explore the people, places, kingdoms, and events of Scripture through interactive maps, historical timelines, and geographical context. Whether you're reading through the Bible, preparing for a Bible study, or simply curious about biblical history, this app makes it easy to understand where and when events took place. Features include: • Interactive biblical maps • Historical timelines from Genesis through the New Testament • Ancient kingdoms and empires • Important cities, regions, mountains, rivers, and seas • Archaeological sites and historical context • Journeys of key biblical figures • Clean and intuitive navigation • Offline access to downloaded content Steadfast: Bible Atlas is designed for students, teachers, pastors, Bible study groups, and anyone who wants to better understand the historical setting of Scripture. Our goal is simple. Help people see the Bible in its historical and geographical context so they can better understand the story God has revealed throughout history. New features, maps, and historical content will continue to be added through future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Steadfast at 15.1 against Deep Reference's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | Deep Reference | Steadfast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Ahijado Ibarra | Logan Robertson |
In-app purchases
Deep Reference
No in-app purchases
Steadfast
No in-app purchases







