Comparison

Preaching Help 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

Preaching Help

This app provides resources for studying the Bible and preparing sermons. It features articles, devotional emails, video and audio sermons, and daily meditations. Content can be downloaded for offline access and shared via social media.

Highlights
  • Bible study articles
  • Weekly devotional emails
  • Video and audio sermons
  • Downloadable sermons for offline playback
  • Daily Bible meditations
  • Push notifications for new content
  • Content sharing options
Features
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Every one can use a little help now and again. It doesn't matter if you are a scholar, preacher, or have never picked up a Bible before in your life; Preaching Help can be of help to you. New articles are posted regularly to help you out and provide some insight into God's word. MercEmail (pronounced “Mercy-Mail”) is a brief, weekly devotional that you can access current and archived issues right in the app. You can check out the Video Sermons Steve Higginbotham preaches at the Karns Church of Christ, or just listen to the audio (wifi required). If you're planning a trip that will take you away from your data, download some sermons to your device, and play them back through the app at any time. There are also daily "Bible Meditations." These are 10 minute radio lessons recorded by Steve's late father, Frank Higginbotham that you can listen to or download. You can get Push Notifications on the app to alert you to new content. Each article can be shared via Social Media, Mail, Messages, or even Saved to the app. It is the hope of all involved with this app that it will enlighten you, help you study more, and bring you just a little bit closer to God.

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

Screenshots

Preaching Help4 screens
Bible Dictionary and Glossary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bible Dictionary and Glossary at 4.8 against Preaching Help's 3.0. Bible Dictionary and Glossary also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 2). Preaching Help's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bible Dictionary and Glossary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Dictionary and Glossary has 5.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Preaching Help versus Bible Dictionary and Glossary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreaching HelpBible Dictionary and Glossary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.8% of reviews
Number of ratings25.1K — better
Update frequency—Every 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler BrassfieldOleg Shukalovich

Customer experience

Preaching Help

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

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

In-app purchases

None

Preaching Help

No in-app purchases

None

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Preaching Help free?
Preaching Help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Dictionary and Glossary free?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Preaching Help or Bible Dictionary and Glossary?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is rated higher. Preaching Help averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bible Dictionary and Glossary averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Preaching Help or Bible Dictionary and Glossary have ads?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary shows ads; Preaching Help does not.

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