# Urtext vs Palm

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Palm at 15.1 against Urtext's 26.5. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Urtext sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Palm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Urtext against 5.0 for Palm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Urtext | Palm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urtext/id6782667323/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-bible-verses-and-study/id6790812111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Spes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781459720) | [Troy Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790812113) |

## What reviewers say

### Urtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urtext/id6782667323)

Explore biblical texts with an AI guide, offering deep dives into history, theology, and original languages. Features daily readings, translation comparisons, and group study tools. Understand scripture through clear, scholarly explanations tailored to your age.

**Highlights:** AI-powered biblical inquiry, Daily chapter readings and breakdowns, Original language text with English translations, Side-by-side translation comparison, Tap-to-define word meanings, Guided reading plans, Private group study circles

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Urtext+ (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Urtext Scholar (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Urtext+ (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Urtext Scholar (Yearly) | $129.99 | per year |
| 10 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


### Palm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-bible-verses-and-study/id6790812111)

Experience Scripture through an engaging, swipeable feed of Bible verses, apologetics, and church history. Dive deeper with context, cross-references, and personal reflections, all without ads or distractions. Build a daily habit with reading insights and achievements.

**Highlights:** Swipeable verse cards, Multiple Bible translations, Apologetics content, Save and share verses, Customizable reading themes, Verse context and cross-references, Private journaling and notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Supporter - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Gift Support - $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Gift Support - $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Gift Support - $25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| Gift Support - $50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| Gift Support - $100 | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Urtext free?

Urtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Palm free?

Palm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Urtext or Palm?

Urtext and Palm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Urtext or Palm have ads?

Neither Urtext nor Palm shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*