# Preaching Help vs The MacArthur Study Bible

The clearest difference is rating: The MacArthur Study Bible at 4.9 against Preaching Help's 3.0. The MacArthur Study Bible also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 2) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). Preaching Help's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Preaching Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

The MacArthur Study Bible holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Preaching Help | The MacArthur Study Bible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preaching-help/id902034588/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 2 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Brassfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/341023029) | [Grace to You](https://appshunter.io/developer/992237915) |

## What reviewers say

### Preaching Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preaching-help/id902034588)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The MacArthur Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of biblical resources, including multiple scripture translations and over 3,000 sermons. Enhance your understanding with study notes, articles, and daily devotionals. Synchronize your personal data across devices for a seamless study experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NAS, KJV), Extensive sermon archive, Highlighting and note-taking, Daily Bible reading plan, Study guides and articles, Cross-device data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| John MacArthur’s Study Bible Notes | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent study resource
- 📚 Helpful commentary and notes
- 🔍 Useful cross-references
- 🎧 Convenient audio Bible
- 🕰️ Daily devotionals and sermons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔀 Jumping to wrong chapters/verses
- 💤 Slow performance and unresponsiveness
- 🔍 Highlighting issues (can only highlight one verse at a time)
- 🔗 Broken links and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Inability to access saved notes and highlights
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Devotionals not updating regularly

**Requested features**

- Support for more Bible translations (e.g. NIV, NLT)
- Improved highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Seamless syncing across devices
- Customizable font and theme options
- Better integration with other Bible study tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Preaching Help free?

Preaching Help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?

The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Preaching Help or The MacArthur Study Bible?

The MacArthur Study Bible is rated higher. Preaching Help averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Preaching Help or The MacArthur Study Bible have ads?

Neither Preaching Help nor The MacArthur Study Bible shows ads.

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