Comparison

Scroll for Jesus vs BibleSwipe

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

Head to head
About

Scroll for Jesus

This app uses a familiar doomscrolling interface to help you explore scripture verse by verse. Navigate through chapters, write notes, and track your reading progress with an intuitive design. It utilizes the World English Bible translation.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse scripture exploration
  • Intuitive UI for navigation
  • Chapter navigation
  • Note-taking and devotionals
  • Reading progress tracking
  • World English Bible translation
Features
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Doomscrolling trains us to keep looking for the next thing Scroll for Jesus uses that same habit to help you explore scripture one verse at a time Built with seamless and intuitive UI in mind. Find a verse you find interesting? Open the chapter to read more. From there you can navigate with arrow buttons and click the chapter button to view more chapters. Write notes and devotionals on any verses you find interesting. Scroll for Jesus will also keep track of your progress as you read. Scroll for Jesus uses the World English Bible translation for scripture, which is free for use in an app like this because it has no copyright. Show them some support at https://mljohnson.org/partners/

About

BibleSwipe

This app offers a unique way to engage with the Bible by swiping through verses, similar to social media. It provides explanations, context, reading plans, and AI-powered questions to make scripture reading a consistent and meaningful part of your day.

Highlights
  • Swipeable verse-by-verse Bible reading
  • Verse explanations and context
  • AI-powered questions and answers
  • Guided reading plans
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Saved and shareable verses
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Read the Bible. One swipe at a time. BibleSwipe makes reading Scripture feel as simple and engaging as scrolling social media. It helps you replace mindless screen time with meaningful time in God’s Word. Swipe through the Bible verse by verse, explore simple explanations and deeper context, and follow a clear reading plan through every chapter. Save the verses that speak to you, ask BibleSwipe AI questions, and build a daily reading streak that keeps you coming back. BibleSwipe helps make Scripture a consistent part of your day without making Bible reading feel overwhelming. FEATURES • Swipeable, verse-by-verse Bible reading • Simple verse explanations • Biblical context and insights • BibleSwipe AI questions and answers • Guided chapter reading plans • Reading progress tracking • Daily reading streaks • Saved and shareable verses • Screen-time comparison • Beautiful, distraction-free design WHY BIBLESWIPE? Most apps make scrolling effortless. BibleSwipe makes reading the Bible effortless. Because the time you spend scrolling could become time spent growing in faith, understanding Scripture, and drawing closer to God. Download BibleSwipe and turn your screen time into Scripture time. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A BibleSwipe Pro subscription unlocks full access to all features and content. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://bibleswipe.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://bibleswipe.com/privacy

Screenshots

Scroll for Jesus4 screens
BibleSwipe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scroll for Jesus at none against BibleSwipe's 2. Scroll for Jesus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BibleSwipe's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 4). On price and update cadence 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. BibleSwipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scroll for Jesus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scroll for Jesus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BibleSwipe has 198 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll for Jesus ships an update every 3 weeks, BibleSwipe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scroll for Jesus versus BibleSwipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScroll for JesusBibleSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (198 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4198 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB212 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDALE MO KANGMatty Hempstead

In-app purchases

None

Scroll for Jesus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BibleSwipe

Subscriptions2
  • BibleSwipe Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • BibleSwipe Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scroll for Jesus free?
Scroll for Jesus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BibleSwipe free?
BibleSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scroll for Jesus or BibleSwipe?
Scroll for Jesus is rated higher. Scroll for Jesus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BibleSwipe averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.
Do Scroll for Jesus or BibleSwipe have ads?
BibleSwipe shows ads; Scroll for Jesus does not.
Which is updated more often, Scroll for Jesus or BibleSwipe?
Scroll for Jesus ships an update every 3 weeks, and BibleSwipe every 10 days. Most recently, Scroll for Jesus was updated on November 5, 2026 and BibleSwipe on November 10, 2026.

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