Comparison

Bible Dictionary and Glossary vs Dove

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

Head to head
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

About

Dove

Access messages from Prophet William Marrion Branham and the Holy Bible on a single platform. Features organized reading, a complete Bible in your language, and quick search functionality. Save favorite passages and messages with bookmarks.

Highlights
  • Organized message reading
  • Complete Bible in your language
  • Quick search by keyword, title, or date
  • Bookmarks and favorites
  • Clear, modern interface
Features
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Esta app te permite acceder fácilmente a los mensajes del profeta William Marrion Branham y a la Santa Biblia en una sola plataforma. Características principales: Lectura organizada de los mensajes Biblia completa en tu idioma Búsqueda rápida por palabras clave, títulos o fechas Marcadores y favoritos para guardar tus pasajes y mensajes preferidos Interfaz clara, moderna y fácil de usar Esta app no está afiliada oficialmente a ninguna organización. Su único propósito es brindar acceso a materiales espirituales para edificación personal.

Screenshots

Bible Dictionary and Glossary3 screens
Dove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dove at none against Bible Dictionary and Glossary's shown. Dove also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 18 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bible Dictionary and Glossary's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Dove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible Dictionary and Glossary has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Dictionary and Glossary ships an update every 18 months, Dove every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bible Dictionary and Glossary versus Dove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Dictionary and GlossaryDove
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShukalovichJose Alva

In-app purchases

None

Bible Dictionary and Glossary

No in-app purchases

None

Dove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Dictionary and Glossary free?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dove free?
Dove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bible Dictionary and Glossary or Dove?
Dove is rated higher. Bible Dictionary and Glossary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Dove averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bible Dictionary and Glossary or Dove have ads?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary shows ads; Dove does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible Dictionary and Glossary or Dove?
Bible Dictionary and Glossary ships an update every 18 months, and Dove every 3 days. Most recently, Bible Dictionary and Glossary was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dove on November 3, 2026.

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