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

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書) | Public Reading of Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsl-bible/id933830008/reviews) | **[4.7 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APSDA (Asia Pacific Sign Language Development Association)](https://appshunter.io/developer/883481205) | [The Grace and Mercy Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715354784) |

## What reviewers say

### JSL Bible (日本手話訳聖書)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsl-bible/id933830008)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Public Reading of Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-reading-of-scripture/id6474954895)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Great design
- 🎉 Wonderful way to read God's word
- 🎨 Excellent resource for studying the Bible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 🔊 Audio issues
- 💤 Loses connection frequently
- 🤔 Not as user-friendly as previous version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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