Comparison

1611 King James Bible Version vs Library For All Reader

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

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About

1611 King James Bible Version

Access the original 1611 King James Bible, including the Apocrypha, without an internet connection. Explore the historical language and spellings of this foundational text, distinct from modern revisions.

Highlights
  • Original 1611 King James Bible
  • Includes Apocrypha
  • Offline access
  • Early Modern English text
  • Historical spelling and grammar
Features
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This is the original 1611 King James Bible with Apocrypha No internet connection needed. The King James Bible is the most printed book in the history of the world. Any so-called “1611” King James Version you buy today at the local Christian Bookstore is absolutely NOT the 1611. .. it is the 1769 Baskerville Birmingham revision, even though it admits that nowhere, and may even say “1611” in the front… it’s just not true. Prepare to be shocked! The spellings have been revised, and some words changed, in almost every printing done since 1769, and fourteen entire books plus extra prefatory features have been removed from almost every printing done since 1885! The 1611 King James Bible was writen more than four hundred years ago when the English language was different. The original 1611 A.D. text, written in Early Modern English, shows the language in closer association with its Latin roots. Spelling was in Jacobean style which was not entirely standardized, but could be read phonetically. The original typeface was in Gothic style. Although both the typestyle and the older language may be considered difficult to read by some 21st Century English readers, the King James Version is recognized and respected for its beauty, cadence, and poetic feel. English spelling differences in John 3:16 - U = V (Example: loued = loved; gauve = gave) - y with 'e' above it was used as represent the 'thorn' character, which means 'the') - nn (Sonne = Son) Other spelling differences - V = U (Example: vnto = unto | See John 1:11) - VV = W (Example: svvord = sword) [The V was called a 'U', this is why we still call a W a 'double U'] - I = J (Example: Iesus = Jesus | See John 1:17) - Long "s" letters look similar to "f" letters (Notice the 'Old Testament' type example on the right)

About

Library For All Reader

Access a free library of hundreds of illustrated books for early and primary school readers. Discover diverse, high-quality stories to foster a love of reading and learning.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of illustrated books
  • Culturally diverse library
  • Targets early and primary readers
  • Fosters love of reading
  • Available offline
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Read fun and educational books for kids. Enjoy hundreds of books for early readers free with Library For All! Discover a curated library of high quality, culturally diverse children’s books to enjoy at home, school, or in your community. The LFA library targets beginner and primary school readers, with beautifully illustrated books across a range of themes. A diverse library helps children develop a love of reading while learning to read. Give your child access to an instant free library of hundreds of original titles today. Visit libraryforall.org for more information or to order printed copies of our books.

Screenshots

1611 King James Bible Version4 screens
Library For All Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1611 King James Bible Version at 4.8 against Library For All Reader's 3.7. 1611 King James Bible Version also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 3). Library For All Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

1611 King James Bible Version holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1611 King James Bible Version has 5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of 1611 King James Bible Version's written reviews are positive against 86% of Library For All Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, Library For All Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1611 King James Bible Version versus Library For All Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1611 King James Bible VersionLibrary For All Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShukalovichLibrary For All Ltd

Customer experience

1611 King James Bible Version

All ratings4,978 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.7%

Library For All Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

1611 King James Bible Version

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Upgrade to remove ads not working
  • Verses or books missing from the text
  • Functionality issues with audio/playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to remove ads
  • Improved search and navigation
  • More natural-sounding audio voices
  • Ability to save notes and highlights

Library For All Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

1611 King James Bible Version

No in-app purchases

None

Library For All Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1611 King James Bible Version free?
1611 King James Bible Version is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Library For All Reader free?
Library For All Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1611 King James Bible Version or Library For All Reader?
1611 King James Bible Version is rated higher. 1611 King James Bible Version averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Library For All Reader averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do 1611 King James Bible Version or Library For All Reader have ads?
1611 King James Bible Version shows ads; Library For All Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, 1611 King James Bible Version or Library For All Reader?
1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, and Library For All Reader every 2 months. Most recently, 1611 King James Bible Version was updated on September 27, 2026 and Library For All Reader on August 28, 2026.

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