Comparison

Koine Bible Reader vs Original Text Bible

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

Head to head
About

Koine Bible Reader

Features
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Koiné is a gentle, tap-to-read introduction to Biblical (Koine) Greek. Open a passage, tap any word, and instantly see its meaning, dictionary form, full parsing, and a plain-English grammar note — no flipping through a lexicon. FEATURES • Tap any word for an instant gloss: English meaning, lemma (dictionary form), part of speech, and full parsing — e.g. "verb · aorist passive subjunctive · 3rd sg" • Beginner-friendly grammar notes that explain every parsing term in plain English • Colour-coding by part of speech, with a key you can toggle off • Interlinear mode: stack the English gloss, transliteration, dictionary form, parsing, and Strong's number under each Greek word — choose the lines you want • Read side by side with the King James Version, or with the English under each verse • Make it yours: text size, serif or sans Greek, line spacing, and Light, Sepia, or Dark pages • The whole Greek New Testament, with search, bookmarks, and a reading streak • Built-in study passages, including John 1:1–5 and Revelation 20:7–15 • Flashcards and quizzes to build your vocabulary • Add your own readings from a photo using on-device OCR — offline, free, and private • Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Whether you're starting first-year Greek or coming back to it, Koiné lets you learn by reading the text itself.

About

Original Text Bible

Explore the Bible with a translation faithful to the original Hebrew and Greek. Features inline original-language meanings, side-by-side language study, and an AI Word Guide for deeper understanding. Includes daily devotionals and offline reading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Inline original-language meaning
  • Side-by-side language study
  • AI Word Guide
  • Verse cards for sharing
  • Daily devotional
  • Offline reading
Features
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Read the whole Bible in a translation faithful to the Hebrew and Greek originals. • Original-language meaning, inline — see the Hebrew/Greek sense right where you read. • Two languages, side by side — study Scripture in the language you're learning. • AI Word Guide — ask about any hard word or verse and keep the conversation going. • Verse cards — share a beautiful card in one or two languages. • Today's Devotional — a daily verse, a short reflection, and a prayer. • Prayer Practice — write in your language; get a natural prayer in another. • Reads offline — works with no internet. A focused, distraction-free Bible for readers who want to meet the text closer to its source. Note: The app launches in English first — more language interfaces and translations are on the way.

Screenshots

Koine Bible Reader4 screens
Original Text Bible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Original Text Bible at 15.0 against Koine Bible Reader'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 · 9 level
Koine Bible Reader versus Original Text Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoine Bible ReaderOriginal Text Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJames KinsmanTHREE SEVEN TWELVE INC.

In-app purchases

None

Koine Bible Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Original Text Bible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Koine Bible Reader free?
Koine Bible Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Original Text Bible free?
Original Text Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Koine Bible Reader or Original Text Bible have ads?
Neither Koine Bible Reader nor Original Text Bible shows ads.

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