# Bible Seal vs Blessen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blessen at freemium against Bible Seal's subscription. Blessen also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1). Bible Seal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Seal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Blessen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bible Seal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blessen has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bible Seal ships an update weekly, Blessen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Seal | Blessen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-seal-read-before-scroll/id6792008125/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blessen-daily-devotional/id6795991676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 87 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBERTS OLEINIKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895120601) | [LUMENGATE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795991678) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Seal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-seal-read-before-scroll/id6792008125)

This app helps you build a consistent Bible reading habit by blocking distracting apps until you complete a reading. It offers guided journeys, scripture memorization, and AI-powered Bible chat to deepen understanding. Keep verses visible with widgets and track your progress with streaks.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distractions, Guided Bible reading journeys, Scripture memorization tool, AI-powered Bible chat, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Streak tracking for habit building

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access (7-day trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access (7-day trial) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Access (7-day trial) | $59.99 | per year |


### Blessen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blessen-daily-devotional/id6795991676)

This app integrates Bible verses and prayers into your daily life through customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. It offers a guided prayer experience and allows you to share scripture-based messages with others.

**Highlights:** Bible widgets for Lock and Home Screens, Daily Bible verses and prayers by theme, Guided, one-line prayer experience, Share custom 'Blessings' with scripture, Full Bible reading functionality, Themed verse and prayer cards

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual Offer | $48.99 | per year |
| Individual Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Family Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible Seal free?

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

### Is Blessen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bible Seal or Blessen?

Bible Seal is rated higher. Bible Seal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blessen averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Bible Seal or Blessen have ads?

Neither Bible Seal nor Blessen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible Seal or Blessen?

Bible Seal ships an update weekly, and Blessen every 5 days. Most recently, Bible Seal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blessen on November 6, 2026.

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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.*