Comparison

1611 King James Bible Version vs Restoration Scriptures

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

Restoration Scriptures

Access and study the complete text of the Restoration Edition scriptures offline. Easily navigate by volume, book, and chapter, with options to highlight passages and back up your annotations and settings. This edition is a volunteer effort to provide an accurate compilation based on the restoration of the gospel.

Highlights
  • Offline scripture reading
  • Search by volume, book, chapter
  • Highlight and underline passages
  • Backup and restore annotations
  • Includes Old and New Covenants
  • Includes Modern Covenants
Features
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Read and search offline the complete text of the Restoration Edition of the scriptures. Quickly locate scripture content by volume, book, and chapter. Highlight or underline favorite passages. Backup and restore annotations and display settings. The following volumes of Restoration scriptures are included: • The Old Covenants • The New Covenants (includes the New Testament, the Book of Mormon, and A Glossary of Gospel Terms) • The Modern Covenants (includes the Teachings & Commandments and the Covenant of Christ The Restoration Edition text represents thousands of hours of careful work by a committee of volunteers. Their purpose is to compile the most accurate and complete set of scriptures based on the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ that began in the early 1800's through Joseph Smith, Jr. The committee responsible for this compilation of scriptures, and the developer of this app, have done this work as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ, and not as representing any church or organization. This app is to serve the various fellowships of Covenant Christians and all those seeking the welfare of Zion. More information about the beliefs of those involved in this work can be found at the following websites: • http://scriptures.info/, • https://www.restorationarchives.com/ © 2026 Scriptures.info - Text V2.001 - 2026.03.18

Screenshots

1611 King James Bible Version4 screens
Restoration Scriptures4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Restoration Scriptures at none against 1611 King James Bible Version's shown. Restoration Scriptures also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 1611 King James Bible Version's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Restoration Scriptures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1611 King James Bible Version has 5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, Restoration Scriptures every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1611 King James Bible Version versus Restoration Scriptures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1611 King James Bible VersionRestoration Scriptures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShukalovichDaren Reavis

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%

Restoration Scriptures

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Restoration Scriptures

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

1611 King James Bible Version

No in-app purchases

None

Restoration Scriptures

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 Restoration Scriptures free?
Restoration Scriptures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1611 King James Bible Version or Restoration Scriptures?
Restoration Scriptures is rated higher. 1611 King James Bible Version averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Restoration Scriptures averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do 1611 King James Bible Version or Restoration Scriptures have ads?
1611 King James Bible Version shows ads; Restoration Scriptures does not.
Which is updated more often, 1611 King James Bible Version or Restoration Scriptures?
1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, and Restoration Scriptures every 2 months. Most recently, 1611 King James Bible Version was updated on October 18, 2026 and Restoration Scriptures on October 8, 2026.

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