Comparison

Simple Bible vs FDM.world

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

Head to head
About

Simple Bible

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
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Built exclusively for the tablets, designed for those who want to dive deeper. Three iconic translations in one powerful interface: • King James Version (KJV) • American Standard Version (ASV) • Bible in Basic English (BBE) Why Choose Simple Bible HD Edition? • Designed for the Tablets – A seamless layout that captures the authentic feel of a physical Bible. See more, read clearer, and stay focused. • Audio Bible – Let Scripture accompany you anywhere with clear voice narration. • Highlighters & Annotations – Capture every moment of inspiration. Mark verses and add personal notes to build your own faith legacy. • Lightning-Fast Search – Find any verse instantly. Smart keywords bring the Word to your fingertips in milliseconds. • Precision Typography – Fully adjustable fonts that masterfully utilize your tablet’s expansive display. • One-Touch Interaction – Long-press to copy, share, bookmark, or annotate. Powerful features, zero complexity. • Pure Reading Mode – Go offline for a distraction-free experience. No ads, no interruptions—just you and the Word. This isn't just an app; The one Tablet Bible built to help you read longer, dive deeper, and truly dwell in the Word of God.

About

FDM.world

Features
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“We exist as a ministry to help you discover your purpose in Christ, so you can go and do the same for others. Discipleship changed my life forever, and that is why we’re so excited to see you come alive in what God has created you to do. I hope our resources will be a helpful tool to aid you in your discipleship journey. Glad you’re here!” Craig Caster – Founder of FDM Languages included: English Spanish Tamil Hindi Telugu Bengali Chinese Urdu Russian Luganda Swahili Amharic Punjabi Workbooks included: Discipleship Takes Vision and Strategy Marriage is a Ministries Series (5 Volumes) Parenting is a Ministries Series (4 Volumes) Christian foundational truths Please contact us for more info or for any changes requested: info@fdm.world

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FDM.world at none against Simple Bible's shown. FDM.world also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Bible ships an update every 10 months, FDM.world every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Bible versus FDM.world: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BibleFDM.world
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu-Sheng WongFDM.world

In-app purchases

None

Simple Bible

No in-app purchases

None

FDM.world

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Bible free?
Simple Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FDM.world free?
FDM.world is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Bible or FDM.world have ads?
Simple Bible shows ads; FDM.world does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Bible or FDM.world?
Simple Bible ships an update every 10 months, and FDM.world every 9 months. Most recently, Simple Bible was updated on October 8, 2026 and FDM.world on October 7, 2026.

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