# Written vs Vyrse.App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Written at 10 against Vyrse.App's 1. Vyrse.App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Written against 5.0 for Vyrse.App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Written has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Written ships an update every 4 days, Vyrse.App weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Written | Vyrse.App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-bible-study/id6779448070/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyrseapp/id6784841774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 108 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drew Dudney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880764278) | [Brandon James](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774389290) |

## What reviewers say

### Written

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-bible-study/id6779448070)

This app facilitates focused Bible reading and personal reflection. It offers tools for memorization, prayer tracking, and daily gratitude, with widgets for quick access to your study.

**Highlights:** Chapter progress tracking, Verse memorization modes, Prayer request management, Daily gratitude journaling, Custom study chains, Lock screen and home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vyrse.App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vyrseapp/id6784841774)

This app provides the full text of the Bible with sourced notes addressing contradictions, scientific issues, moral concerns, and failed prophecies. It presents both apologist rebuttals and skeptic counter-arguments for each point, allowing users to explore evidence and form their own conclusions.

**Highlights:** Full Bible text (Berean Standard Bible), Sourced 'Receipts' on difficult verses, Apologist rebuttals and skeptic counter-arguments, Deep dives into church history, Debates with other readers, Verse, receipt, and topic search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Written free?

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

### Is Vyrse.App free?

Vyrse.App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Written or Vyrse.App?

Written and Vyrse.App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Written or Vyrse.App have ads?

Neither Written nor Vyrse.App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Written or Vyrse.App?

Written ships an update every 4 days, and Vyrse.App weekly. Most recently, Written was updated on October 13, 2026 and Vyrse.App on October 13, 2026.

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