Comparison

Devotional vs Bible Scroll & Study

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

Head to head
About

Devotional

This app transforms scripture into a daily practice with guided lessons, practical teachings, and actionable steps. It offers an AI companion for scripture exploration, journaling prompts, and a community prayer wall. The focus is on building a consistent spiritual habit.

Highlights
  • Daily guided scripture lessons
  • Practical teachings and action steps
  • AI scripture companion
  • Journaling with reflection prompts
  • Community prayer wall
  • Distraction-free Bible reader
Features
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Devotional is your daily Bible companion. Just 5 minutes a day gives you a daily Scripture passage, plain-language teaching, guided prayer, a quick quiz, and one small action to live it out. HOW IT WORKS Open today's lesson: read or listen to the daily Bible verse, follow the guided prayer, take the 2-question quiz, and do one real-world action. New lessons unlock daily — no cramming, no falling behind. BUILD A DAILY HABIT Your path is organized into Modules, Chapters, and Lessons. Each daily lesson includes: • Daily Prayer — read or listen, whichever fits your morning • Today's Scripture & Word — a Bible passage paired with a plain-language teaching • A Quiz — two to four questions with an explanation recap • One Real-World Action — a single small step to practice what you just read GO DEEPER WHENEVER YOU WANT • Explore — chat with an AI scripture companion about anything you're working through • Journal — AI-generated reflection prompts, full entry list, and editor • Bible — clean reader with your choice of version • Community — prayer wall: post requests, pray for others • Audio Bible — listen to Scripture read aloud, hands-free • Sleep & Calm — Scripture-based meditations for rest and anxiety relief • Gratitude — daily reflection prompts to cultivate thankfulness PRAY WITH OTHERS The Community tab is a simple prayer wall. Post a request, pray for someone else's, and keep track of the ones you've prayed for. WHY DEVOTIONAL Most Bible apps give you more to read. Devotional gives you a path: one daily Bible lesson, one prayer, one action. Scripture becomes a habit, not just information. Download Devotional — start today's lesson in 5 minutes.

About

Bible Scroll & Study

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Every scroll is a chance to grow. Sela brings the Bible into the rhythm of everyday life. Scroll through Scripture one verse at a time, discover deeper meaning through Bible study, and build a lasting habit of spending time in God's Word. Whether you're exploring the Bible for the first time or looking for a new way to connect with Scripture, Sela makes it simple to begin and meaningful to keep going. SCROLL THROUGH THE BIBLE Experience the Bible in a familiar, vertical scrolling format. Read Scripture verse by verse, moving naturally through the books and chapters of the Bible. No complicated navigation. Just you and the Word, one verse at a time. GO DEEPER INTO SCRIPTURE There's always more to discover beneath the words. Explore deeper Bible study to better understand the meaning and context of what you're reading. Go beyond simply reading a verse and discover the message behind it. Whether you have a moment to reflect or want to spend more time studying, Sela helps you engage with Scripture on a deeper level. YOUR JOURNEY FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION The Bible is more than a collection of individual verses. It's a story worth exploring. Follow your progress through all 66 books of the Bible with a visual journey that brings your reading to life. Watch your journey unfold, discover what you've accomplished, and find inspiration to keep moving forward. FIND YOUR READING PLAN Not sure where to begin? Start with a reading plan. Explore different parts of the Bible, follow a guided reading path, and build a meaningful daily routine. Whether you want to discover the teachings of Jesus, explore the Psalms, or journey through the entire Bible, there's a place to start. READ THE BIBLE TO UNLOCK YOUR APPS Turn an everyday habit into an opportunity to connect with God's Word. Choose apps to lock and unlock them by reading Scripture. Instead of opening another app automatically, take a moment to pause, read, and reflect. A small change in your screen time can make more room for what matters. BRING SCRIPTURE TO YOUR SCREEN Keep God's Word close throughout your day with beautifully designed Bible verse widgets. Bring Scripture to your Home Screen and find a little inspiration each time you reach for your phone. MADE FOR EVERY STEP OF YOUR FAITH JOURNEY You don't need hours of free time or years of Bible knowledge to begin. Whether you're new to Christianity, rediscovering your faith, or hoping to understand Scripture more deeply, Sela offers a thoughtful, approachable way to explore the Bible. Read a little. Discover something new. Keep coming back. Make room for God's Word, one verse at a time. SUBSCRIPTION Sela requires an auto-renewable subscription. After onboarding, a subscription is required for full access, including your Bible reading journey, reading plans, App Lock (pausing selected apps until you spend a moment in Scripture), and related features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Unused portions of a free trial are forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. See Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for details. Privacy Policy: https://www.selabible.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.selabible.app/terms

Screenshots

Devotional4 screens
Bible Scroll & Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bible Scroll & Study at none against Devotional's shown. Devotional's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Devotional sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bible Scroll & Study sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devotional ships an update every 10 days, Bible Scroll & Study every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Devotional versus Bible Scroll & Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevotionalBible Scroll & Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellspoken Labs Inc.Planingas MB

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Devotional

Subscriptions10
  • Devotional Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Devotional Monthly Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Devotional Monthly Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Devotional Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Devotional Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Devotional Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Devotional Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Devotional Annual Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Devotional Premium Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Devotional Premium Annual3 Days trial$89.991 Year
4 purchases

Bible Scroll & Study

Subscriptions4
  • Eelah - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Yearly - Limited Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Devotional free?
Devotional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Scroll & Study free?
Bible Scroll & Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Devotional or Bible Scroll & Study have ads?
Devotional shows ads; Bible Scroll & Study does not.
Which is updated more often, Devotional or Bible Scroll & Study?
Devotional ships an update every 10 days, and Bible Scroll & Study every 5 weeks. Most recently, Devotional was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bible Scroll & Study on November 10, 2026.

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