Comparison

1611 King James Bible Version vs eLibrary Access

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

eLibrary Access

Access a vast collection of academic eBooks from various disciplines anytime, anywhere. Enjoy high-quality content with original layout fidelity, and utilize features like search, highlighting, and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Access eBooks anytime, anywhere
  • Browse 10,000+ academic titles
  • Maintain original textbook layout
  • Easy chapter navigation
  • Search, highlight, and add notes
  • Manage account and purchase history
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eLibrary Access is a learning companion for users who want quick and easy access to the world-class collection of academic eBooks. Users can access 10,000+ national and international titles from the following disciplines: Business and Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Sciences. Features: -Access eBooks anytime, anywhere -Browse enriched collection of eBooks from well-known authors and publishers across the globe -Enjoy quality content with absolute fidelity to the original textbook layout -Navigate through chapters easily using the Table of Contents -Search, highlight important text, add notes and bookmarks -Access your purchase history and manage your eLibrary Access account throughout the app

Screenshots

1611 King James Bible Version4 screens
eLibrary Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: eLibrary Access at none against 1611 King James Bible Version's shown. eLibrary Access also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 1611 King James Bible Version's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

eLibrary Access 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, eLibrary Access every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1611 King James Bible Version versus eLibrary Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1611 King James Bible VersioneLibrary Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShukalovichHurix Systems Pvt. 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%

eLibrary Access

All ratings1 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

eLibrary Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

1611 King James Bible Version

No in-app purchases

None

eLibrary Access

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 eLibrary Access free?
eLibrary Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1611 King James Bible Version or eLibrary Access?
eLibrary Access is rated higher. 1611 King James Bible Version averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while eLibrary Access averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1611 King James Bible Version or eLibrary Access have ads?
1611 King James Bible Version shows ads; eLibrary Access does not.
Which is updated more often, 1611 King James Bible Version or eLibrary Access?
1611 King James Bible Version ships an update every 6 months, and eLibrary Access every 12 months. Most recently, 1611 King James Bible Version was updated on October 26, 2026 and eLibrary Access on October 24, 2026.

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