Comparison

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) vs Public Reading of Scripture

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

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About

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)

Access the Japanese Sign Language Bible with features designed for ease of use. Easily select, play, and bookmark scripture passages. Review your playback history to quickly revisit favorite verses.

Highlights
  • Japanese Sign Language Bible translation
  • Selectable scripture ranges
  • Playback controls (play, pause, fast forward, rewind)
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Bookmark saved passages
  • Playback history
Features
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日本手話訳聖書がついに手の中に。 ろう者が開発に携わり、使いやすく便利な機能を多彩に備えたアプリに仕上がりました。 全ての機能が御言葉にふれる事を中心に作られています。 =聖書をみる=  再生したい書・章・節の範囲を簡単に選択でき、デボーション時など、同じ箇所を繰り返し再生するのに便利です。  基本的な再生、一時停止、節の早送り、巻き戻し機能もあり、迅速に見たい箇所を表示することができます。   ビデオのスピード調整もでき、自分が理解しやすいスピードで見ることができます。 =ブックマーク=  再生範囲の保存(ブックマーク)をすることが出来るので、礼拝での引用箇所を事前に準備して表示することが可能です。 =履歴=  過去の再生履歴が保存されるので、過去のデボーションの箇所などを素早く表示して、御言葉に触れることができます。 日本語聖書の著作権 本アプリに使用された日本語「新共同訳」本文の著作権は日本聖書協会(JBS)が所有し、日本聖書協会のご許可の下、使用しています。 日本手話訳聖書の著作権 本アプリに使用された『日本手話訳聖書』の著作権は日本ろう福音協会が所有し、日本ろう福音協会のご許可の下、使用しています。 『聖書 新共同訳』: ⓒ共同訳聖書実行委員会 、日本聖書協会 1987, 1988 The BIBLE, The New Interconfessional Translation ⓒExecutive Committee of Common Bible Translation ⓒJapan Bible Society 1987, 1988 『日本手話訳聖書』: © 日本ろう福音協会、日本聖書協会 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 The BIBLE, Japanese Sign Language Translation ©Japan Deaf Evangel Mission

About

Public Reading of Scripture

This app facilitates a more engaging Bible study experience through dramatized audio versions and community-focused reading plans. Track your progress and connect with others for a sustainable and enjoyable way to engage with scripture.

Highlights
  • Dramatized audio Bibles
  • Group reading plans
  • Bible progress tracker
  • Community connection
  • Structured daily readings
Features
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Transform Your Bible Study Experience The Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) app is here to help make you successful in reading and listening to the Bible. It only takes 98 hours to listen to the whole Bible in English. With PRS, you can connect with a community devoted to the powerful practice of listening to the Bible in a way that is biblical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Key Features: Dramatized Audio Bibles Experience the Scriptures like never before with our dramatized audio Bibles. Professionally narrated with high-quality sound effects and background music, these audio renditions bring biblical stories to life. Whether you're listening alone or with a group, the dramatized versions offer a deeply enriching and memorable experience. Group Reading Plans Our group reading plans are crafted to encourage collective spiritual growth. Join or create groups to read and reflect on Scripture together. The app provides structured plans that guide you through coordinated daily readings, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. These plans are perfect for church groups, study circles, or family devotionals with lengths of 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes per session. Bible Tracker Stay on track with your spiritual goals using our intuitive Bible Tracker. This feature helps you monitor your progress through different books and chapters of the Bible. It provides visual insights and reminders to keep you motivated and committed to your reading schedule. Whether you're aiming for a yearly Bible completion or a focused study on specific texts, the Bible Tracker is an indispensable tool for your spiritual journey. Our Mission: Deepen Your Understanding: The dramatized audio Bibles and guided reading plans provide a richer, more engaging way to comprehend the Scriptures. Foster Community: Connect with others through group reading plans, enhancing your spiritual growth as part of a supportive community. Track Your Progress: The Bible Tracker ensures you stay committed to your reading goals, offering a structured path to find discipline in reading God's Word.

Screenshots

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)3 screens
Public Reading of Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Public Reading of Scripture at 4.7 against JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)'s 3.0. Public Reading of Scripture also leads on ratings volume (613 vs 2) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Public Reading of Scripture holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Reading of Scripture has 613 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Public Reading of Scripture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) ships an update every 2 months, Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) versus Public Reading of Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)Public Reading of Scripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (613 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPSDA (Asia Pacific Sign Language Development Association)The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.

Customer experience

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Public Reading of Scripture

All ratings607 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Public Reading of Scripture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text position jumps after switching from other apps
  • Verse selection doesn't work as expected
  • Verse of the day not updating
  • Migrated data not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to select specific verses to play
  • Bring back speed/pitch control
  • Restore reading plan and note features from previous version
  • Reinstate context videos

In-app purchases

None

JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)

No in-app purchases

None

Public Reading of Scripture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) free?
JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Public Reading of Scripture free?
Public Reading of Scripture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) or Public Reading of Scripture?
Public Reading of Scripture is rated higher. JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Public Reading of Scripture averages 4.7 from 613 ratings.
Do JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) or Public Reading of Scripture have ads?
Neither JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) nor Public Reading of Scripture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) or Public Reading of Scripture?
JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) ships an update every 2 months, and Public Reading of Scripture every 3 weeks. Most recently, JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) was updated on October 6, 2026 and Public Reading of Scripture on October 30, 2026.

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