Comparison

Shut Up, Devil! vs Bible Dictionary and Glossary

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

Head to head
About

Shut Up, Devil!

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
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The Shut Up, Devil! app puts the power of God's Word in your pocket. Access scriptures related to almost any issue you face, each including a personalized version designed to speak aloud. HOW IT WORKS Identify an issue: 25+ common issue categories and an app-wide search make it easy to find the scriptures you need, when you need them. Browse scripture cards: Swipe through cards that present scriptures with personalized application. Save a card to your favorites for quick access later. Set a reminder: Stay on the offensive by setting reminders to speak Scripture aloud. Be notified as often or as little as you like. Add your own: Add your own scriptures and categories with a one-time in-app purchase. Also includes audio tracks and video feed with frequent teachings by Kyle Winkler.

About

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

Access comprehensive biblical dictionaries and concordances from renowned scholars. Explore definitions, topical references, and original Greek word meanings to deepen your understanding of scripture.

Highlights
  • Webster's 1828 Bible Dictionary
  • Easton's Bible Dictionary (19th Century)
  • Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
  • King James Bible Dictionary (6581 uncommon words)
  • Vine Expository Dictionary (Greek text cross-reference)
  • Thompson Chain Reference Bible (1908)
  • Nave's Topical Bible Concordance (20,000+ topics)
Features
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Webster's 1828 Bible Dictionary: The 1828 Webster's Dictionary of the English language is based upon God's written word. Noah Webster used the Bible as the foundation for his definitions. Easton's Bible Dictionary: The Third Edition of The Illustrated Bible Dictionary by Matthew George Easton, M.A., D.D. (1823-1894), was published in 1897 (three years after Easton's death) by Thomas Nelson. It contains 4,000 entries relating to the Bible, from a 19th century Christian viewpoint. Smith's Bible Dictionary: The original dictionary was published as a three volume set in 1863. The dictionary was named after its editor, William Smith. It was so popular that a condensed version was produced soon after. King James Bible Dictionary: Authorized in 1611 by James I of England, the King James Version (Authorized Version) is still the most often purchased translation of God's word. However, since that time the English language has evolved. This dictionary defines 6581 words that are not common to modern English Vine Expository Dictionary: It is a cross-reference from key English words in the Authorized King James Bible Version to the original words in the Greek texts of the New Testament. Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Thompson's study Bible 1908 containing 3,648 entries with KJV verse Nave's Topical Bible Concordance: Nave's Topical Bible is a book written by Orville James Nave. Nave was a chaplain in the United States Army and referred to his work as "the result of fourteen years of delight and untiring study of the Word of God." It is a topical concordance of the Bible, and contains Biblical references to over 20,000 topics. Scripture is quoted over 100,000 times; the same Scripture citation may appear under several headings

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Dictionary and Glossary at none against Shut Up, Devil!'s 5. Shut Up, Devil!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Shut Up, Devil! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bible Dictionary and Glossary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shut Up, Devil! against 4.8 for Bible Dictionary and Glossary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Shut Up, Devil!'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Bible Dictionary and Glossary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, Bible Dictionary and Glossary every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shut Up, Devil! versus Bible Dictionary and Glossary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShut Up, Devil!Bible Dictionary and Glossary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12K ratings) — better4.8 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews — better92.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better5.1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle Winkler Ministries, Inc.Oleg Shukalovich

Customer experience

Shut Up, Devil!

All ratings11,654 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

All ratings5,002 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Shut Up, Devil!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid feature not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding user content

Requested features

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

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shut Up, Devil!

One-time5
  • Upgrade to Shut Up, Devil! Pro$1.99
  • $5 Donation$4.99
  • $10 Donation$9.99
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  • $25 Donation$24.99
  • $50 Donation$49.99
None

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shut Up, Devil! free?
Shut Up, Devil! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Dictionary and Glossary free?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Dictionary and Glossary?
Shut Up, Devil! is rated higher. Shut Up, Devil! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bible Dictionary and Glossary averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Dictionary and Glossary have ads?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary shows ads; Shut Up, Devil! does not.
Which is updated more often, Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Dictionary and Glossary?
Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, and Bible Dictionary and Glossary every 18 months. Most recently, Shut Up, Devil! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bible Dictionary and Glossary on October 24, 2026.

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