Deep Study Bible (No Ads) vs LexiRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deep Study Bible (No Ads)
Explore the original Greek and Hebrew texts alongside the King James Bible. Tap any word for its definition and pronunciation, all while offline. Organize your study with unlimited notes and bookmarks, and listen to narrated versions.
- Interlinear Greek and Hebrew text
- Word definitions and pronunciations
- Offline functionality
- Unlimited annotations and bookmarks
- Audio Bible playback
- Multiple translation support
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Deep Study Bible puts the original Greek and Hebrew beneath every verse of the King James text — a true interlinear, on the very page you're already reading. Pronunciations sit above each word, and the meaning of any word is a single tap away. Everything lives on your device, so it all works offline. THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES, BUILT IN • The Greek of the New Testament and the Hebrew of the Old, beneath every verse • Hebrew rendered right-to-left with transliterations above each word • Tap any word for its lexicon definition — word study without leaving the chapter • Show or hide the original languages with a single tap STUDY TOOLS FOR A DAILY HABIT • Unlimited annotations, organized with colored labels you define • Unlimited bookmarks in eight colors — whole chapters or individual verses • The words of Jesus in red, a classic red-letter edition (toggle it off if you prefer) • Reading goals — the whole Bible, the Old Testament, or the New — with progress on your Home screen • Copy and share any verse, or create a shareable link that imports your notes and bookmarks straight into a friend's app LISTEN, OFFLINE • Download narrated audio bibles and build a listening playlist of whole books • Auto-advances chapter to chapter and keeps playing with your screen locked EVERY TRANSLATION, TO READ OR TO HEAR • KJV is bundled and ready the moment you open the app • Hundreds of available versions like NKJV, NLT, NIV, ESV, ASV, AMP, GNV, BSB and more • Browse and download more text and audio versions in the built-in store; some premium translations are available as one-time purchases • Swipe between chapters with a real page-turn feel PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No ads. No tracking. • Everything is stored on your device and works fully offline — the internet is only used when you choose to download a version.
LexiRef
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LexiRef is a beautiful, fully offline English dictionary and thesaurus. Browse 130,000+ words and 310,000+ definitions with real usage examples — instantly, as you type — plus IPA pronunciations and etymologies on tens of thousands of common words, all stored directly on your device. Once installed, LexiRef works completely offline — no internet connection, accounts, or subscriptions required. KEY FEATURES: • 130,000+ Headwords & 310,000+ Definitions with authentic usage examples • Instant Live Search: Fast full-text results appear as you type • Complete Integrated Thesaurus: Explore thousands of synonyms and antonyms • Audio Pronunciation: Tap to hear words read aloud using on-device text-to-speech • Pronunciation & Etymology: Detailed IPA transcriptions and word origins • Word of the Day: Expand your vocabulary with curated daily discoveries • Custom Bookmarks & History: Save favorite words into lists and revisit recent searches • Hands-Free Voice Search: Speak to find word definitions quickly • Personalized Reading: Choose from Light, Dark, or AMOLED themes and adjust font size to your liking • 100% Offline & Private: Your search history and bookmarks never leave your device DICTIONARY DATA & LICENSES Definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, and examples are adapted from Wiktionary (© Wiktionary contributors, https://en.wiktionary.org), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The data has been modified and the adapted dataset is shared under the same license. Synonyms and antonyms are adapted from Open English WordNet (https://en-word.net), licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), derived from Princeton WordNet 3.0 (© 2006 Princeton University, https://wordnet.princeton.edu). The data has been modified. LexiRef is an independent application published by Qivera Digital LLC and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wiktionary, Open English WordNet, or Princeton University. SUPPORT & CONTACT Website: https://qiveradigital.com Support: support@qiveradigital.com
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LexiRef at none against Deep Study Bible (No Ads)'s 10. Deep Study Bible (No Ads)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Deep Study Bible (No Ads) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LexiRef asks for nothing beyond the download.
Deep Study Bible (No Ads) ships an update every 11 days, LexiRef every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Deep Study Bible (No Ads) | LexiRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elastic Engineering LLC | Qivera Digital Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Deep Study Bible (No Ads)
- The New Testament in Zigua$0.99
- Yao Bible Version$0.99
- Yao Old Testament$0.99
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- Sanskrit Bible (NT) in Burmese$0.99
- Sanskrit Bible (NT) in Khmer S$0.99
- Sanskrit Bible (NT) in Tibetan$0.99
- Sanskrit Bible (NT) in Tamil S$0.99
- Sanskrit Bible (NT) in Sinhala$0.99
- King James Version (Audio)$2.99
- New Living Translation Catholi$3.99
LexiRef
No in-app purchases
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