# Simple Bible vs BookNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookNote at 100% against Simple Bible's 0%. BookNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Simple Bible's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Simple Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookNote has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Bible's written reviews are positive against 100% of BookNote's.

Simple Bible ships an update every 10 months, BookNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Bible | BookNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-hd-version/id887429962/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknote-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6479373178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu-Sheng Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/503535261) | [Maciej Daszkiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727903515) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-hd-version/id887429962)

This app offers three popular Bible translations in a single interface, designed specifically for tablets. Enjoy features like audio narration, highlighting, note-taking, and fast searching for a focused reading experience.

**Highlights:** Three Bible translations (KJV, ASV, BBE), Audio Bible narration, Highlighters and annotations, Fast verse searching, Adjustable typography, Offline reading mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknote-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6479373178)

This app helps you organize your reading, track your progress, and capture your thoughts on books. Set reading goals, log sessions, and save insights to build a reading habit and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Organize books by status and category, Track reading sessions with timer and page counts, Capture and tag notes with highlights, Build reading habits with streaks and goals, Visualize reading progress and statistics, Import from Goodreads and StoryGraph (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookNote Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BookNote Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| BookNote Pro – Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Bible free?

Simple Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BookNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Bible or BookNote?

BookNote is rated higher. Simple Bible averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BookNote averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Simple Bible or BookNote have ads?

Simple Bible shows ads; BookNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Bible or BookNote?

Simple Bible ships an update every 10 months, and BookNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Bible was updated on October 8, 2026 and BookNote on October 12, 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.*