Comparison

Deep Reference vs Steadfast

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

Head to head
About

Deep Reference

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Deep Reference4 screens
Steadfast4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Deep Reference versus Steadfast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep ReferenceSteadfast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Ahijado IbarraLogan Robertson

In-app purchases

None

Deep Reference

No in-app purchases

None

Steadfast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Reference free?
Deep Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steadfast free?
Steadfast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Reference or Steadfast have ads?
Neither Deep Reference nor Steadfast shows ads.

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