# Bible Dictionary and Glossary vs Dove

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible Dictionary and Glossary | Dove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-dictionary-and-glossary/id950707914/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove/id1624373337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Shukalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/947049002) | [Jose Alva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624373339) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible Dictionary and Glossary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-dictionary-and-glossary/id950707914)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove/id1624373337)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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