# Shut Up, Devil! vs SparkBible

The clearest difference is ads: Shut Up, Devil! at none against SparkBible's shown. Shut Up, Devil! also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 83%) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.7K). SparkBible's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shut Up, Devil! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SparkBible sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shut Up, Devil! against 4.8 for SparkBible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shut Up, Devil! has 12K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Shut Up, Devil!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of SparkBible's.

Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, SparkBible monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut Up, Devil! | SparkBible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-devil/id703383594/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbible-bible-study-tools/id1483326425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Winkler Ministries, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/703383597) | [Spark Bible LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483326424) |

## What reviewers say

### Shut Up, Devil!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-devil/id703383594)

Access scriptures tailored to life's challenges, with personalized declarations to speak aloud. Find relevant verses by category or search, save favorites, and set reminders to reinforce your faith. Enhance your experience with custom scripture additions and teachings.

**Highlights:** Scripture by issue category, Personalized scripture declarations, Searchable scripture database, Save favorite scripture cards, Set scripture speaking reminders, Add custom scriptures and categories, Audio and video teachings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Shut Up, Devil! Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| $5 Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| $25 Donation | $24.99 | one-time |
| $50 Donation | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for fighting spiritual battles
- 👍 Scriptures and declarations are uplifting
- 👍 Convenient access to God's word
- 👍 Useful for various life struggles
- 👍 Empowers users to speak truth against lies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with lost user-created content
- 🐛 Inconsistent Bible translation used
- 🔍 Desire for more topics and categories

**Reported bugs**

- Paid feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when adding user content

**Requested features**

- Allow users to choose Bible translation
- Expand list of topics and issues covered
- Improve syncing of user-created content


### SparkBible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkbible-bible-study-tools/id1483326425)

This app facilitates daily Bible reading and in-depth study with video commentary, devotionals, and AI-powered insights. It offers advanced tools like Greek and Hebrew interlinear studies, catering to both new and experienced readers seeking to deepen their faith.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible reading guidance, Video commentary for every chapter, AI study insights for complex passages, Greek, Hebrew, and interlinear word studies, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, AI-powered Bible search

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Plus Half-yearly | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| Plus Half-yearly | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus Quarterly | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $85.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless navigation
- 💡 Excellent integration of video resources
- 👍 Helpful Bible study tools
- 🚀 Comprehensive Bible content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited Bible version selection
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or accessing certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Locking up between Bible chapters
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Larger text size option
- More Bible version options (NASB, CSB, NLT)
- iPad app version
- Improved audio playback functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shut Up, Devil! free?

Shut Up, Devil! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SparkBible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shut Up, Devil! or SparkBible?

Shut Up, Devil! is rated higher. Shut Up, Devil! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SparkBible averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Shut Up, Devil! or SparkBible have ads?

SparkBible shows ads; Shut Up, Devil! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shut Up, Devil! or SparkBible?

Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, and SparkBible monthly. Most recently, Shut Up, Devil! was updated on October 16, 2026 and SparkBible on October 15, 2026.

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