# iDisciple vs He Reads Truth

The clearest difference is rating: iDisciple at 4.8 against He Reads Truth's 3.1. iDisciple also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 37%) and ratings volume (16K vs 185). He Reads Truth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDisciple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and He Reads Truth sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iDisciple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDisciple has 16K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iDisciple's written reviews are positive against 37% of He Reads Truth's.

iDisciple ships an update every 2 months, He Reads Truth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDisciple | He Reads Truth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idisciple/id695061867/reviews)** | [3.1 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/he-reads-truth/id1009532934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDisciple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/695061870) | [She Reads Truth](https://appshunter.io/developer/892128366) |

## What reviewers say

### iDisciple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idisciple/id695061867)

Access a vast library of Christian content, including sermons, devotionals, music, and growth plans from renowned authors and ministries. Personalized daily feeds and offline access enhance your spiritual journey anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Personalized Daily Home Feed, Sermons, Growth Plans, Bible Access, Devotionals, Christian Music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iDisciple Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| iDisciple Subscription Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| iDisciple Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Anual Giving Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual w/ Dove Channel | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Diverse content (sermons, devotionals, music)
- 🙏 Helps users grow in their faith
- 👍 Customizable content preferences
- 🚀 Convenient for busy Christians
- 🎶 Enjoyable Christian music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited access without paid subscription
- 🐛 Technical issues (crashes, login problems)
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns
- 📵 Daily content limits frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access content after updates
- Inconsistent login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline content access
- More free content options
- Improved app stability and performance


### He Reads Truth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/he-reads-truth/id1009532934)

This app encourages men to engage with the Bible daily through a user-friendly interface. It offers multiple Bible translations, reading plans, and tools for note-taking and highlighting. Users can also access shareable content and customizable reminders.

**Highlights:** Full-text Bible in multiple translations, Daily Bible reading plans, Highlight, bookmark, and take notes, Customizable notifications, Bible search function, Dark mode and font settings

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HRT Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Worthy of Praise | Free | one-time |
| The Bible In A Year | Free | one-time |
| Hymns | Free | one-time |
| Psalms of Rest | Free | one-time |
| Trust in the Lord | Free | one-time |
| The Resurrected Life | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Life of Moses | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mourning & Dancing | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Beatitudes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everything New | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advent 2025 | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Parables of Jesus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lent 2017: You Are Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lent 2025: He Will Save Us | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advent 2024 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 High-quality devotional content and reading plans
- 🎨 Clean, modern, and aesthetically pleasing interface design
- ✨ Well-written commentary and spiritual insights
- 📚 Variety of Bible translations available
- 🙏 Helpful devotions for spiritual accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌙 Incomplete or inconsistent dark mode implementation
- ⚙️ Persistent software bugs and glitches
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization and no landscape mode support
- 🔄 Settings reset after app closure

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- App crashes when opening Bible section
- App crashes when downloading plans
- Settings (text size, red letters, dark mode) reset after reopening
- App doesn't maintain reading position when closed

**Requested features**

- Dark mode as persistent app-wide setting
- iPad landscape mode and multitasking support
- Offline reading plan downloads
- Better note-taking and highlighting features
- Multiple highlight colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDisciple free?

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

### Is He Reads Truth free?

He Reads Truth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iDisciple or He Reads Truth?

iDisciple is rated higher. iDisciple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while He Reads Truth averages 3.1 from 185 ratings.

### Do iDisciple or He Reads Truth have ads?

iDisciple shows ads; He Reads Truth does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDisciple or He Reads Truth?

iDisciple ships an update every 2 months, and He Reads Truth every 3 months. Most recently, iDisciple was updated on September 23, 2026 and He Reads Truth on September 25, 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.*