KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA vs Yah Scriptures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA
Explore the King James Version of the Bible, including the Apocrypha. This app provides access to a historically significant English translation, offering a comprehensive view of biblical texts. Discover ancient books often found between the Old and New Testaments.
- King James Version Bible
- Includes Apocrypha
- English translation
- Historical biblical text
- Audio version available
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Bible King James Version with Apocrypha The King James Version (KJV), commonly known as the Authorized Version (AV) or King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611. First printed by the King's Printer Robert Barker, this was the third translation into English to be approved by the English Church authorities. James gave the translators instructions intended to guarantee that the new version would conform to the ecclesiology and reflect the episcopal structure of the Church of England and its belief in an ordained clergy. The translation was done by 47 scholars, all of whom were members of the Church of England. In common with most other translations of the period, the New Testament was translated from Greek, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew text, while the Apocrypha were translated from the Greek and Latin. The Biblical apocrypha (from the Greek word aπόκρυφος, apókruphos, meaning "hidden") denotes the collection of ancient books found, in some editions of the Bible, in a separate section between the Old and New Testaments or as an appendix after the New Testament. Although the term apocrypha had been in use since the 5th century, it was in Luther's Bible of 1534 that the Apocrypha was first published as a separate intertestamental section. Luther was making a polemical point about the canonicity of these books. As an authority for this division, he cited St. Jerome, who in the early 5th century distinguished the Hebrew and Greek Old Testaments, stating that books not found in the Hebrew were not received as canonical. Although his statement was controversial in his day, Jerome was later titled a Doctor of the Church and his authority was also cited in the Anglican statement in 1571 of the Thirty-Nine Articles. King James Version The English-language King James Version (KJV) of 1611 followed the lead of the Luther Bible in using an inter-testamental section labelled "Books called Apocrypha", or just "Apocrypha" at the running page header. The KJV followed the Geneva Bible of 1560 almost exactly (variations are marked below). The section contains the following: 1 Esdras (Vulgate 3 Esdras) 2 Esdras (Vulgate 4 Esdras) Tobit Judith ("Judeth" in Geneva) Rest of Esther (Vulgate Esther 10:4-16:24) Wisdom Ecclesiasticus (also known as Sirach) Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremy ("Jeremiah" in Geneva) (all part of Vulgate Baruch) Song of the Three Children (Vulgate Daniel 3:24-90) Story of Susanna (Vulgate Daniel 13) The Idol Bel and the Dragon (Vulgate Daniel 14) Prayer of Manasses (follows 2 Chronicles in Geneva) 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Included in this list are those books of the Clementine Vulgate that were not in Luther's canon. These are the books most frequently referred to by the casual appellation "the Apocrypha". These same books are also listed in Article VI of the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England. Despite being placed in the Apocrypha, in the table of lessons at the front of some printings of the King James Bible, these books are included under the Old Testament.
Yah Scriptures
This app offers a restored translation of religious texts, emphasizing original Hebrew names and removing pagan influences. It provides a clean, ad-free reading experience with features like search, bookmarks, and offline access, including additional books.
- Restored original Hebrew names
- Removal of pagan titles
- Powerful search functionality
- Bookmarks and notes
- Ad-free reading experience
- Offline access
- Includes Apocrypha
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Yah Scriptures – The Word Restored to Its Original Purity The Yah Scriptures App brings you the most accurate, pure, and set-apart translation of the Father’s Word available today. Unlike traditional versions, Yah Scriptures restores the original Hebrew names of the Father (YHWH) and His Son (Yahushua), removes all pagan titles, and brings back key Hebrew words throughout the text. This is not just another Bible app. This is the Word as it was meant to be – untouched by man’s traditions, uncorrupted by religion, and fully honoring the Name of YHWH. Key Features: - Full Yah Scriptures Text: Original Hebrew Names restored throughout. - Powerful Search: Instantly find verses, words, or phrases. - Bookmarks & Notes: Save and personalize your studies. - Clean Reading Experience: No ads, no clutter – just the pure Word. - Offline Access: Read anytime, anywhere – no internet required. - Includes Apocrypha: Access extra books often removed from modern translations. Why Choose Yah Scriptures? - Restores the Father’s and Son’s True Names. - Removes all pagan words and titles. - Honors the original Hebrew culture and language. - Brings back lost books and suppressed truths. Whether you’re new to the faith or a lifelong believer seeking the original paths, the Yah Scriptures App is a powerful tool to help you draw closer to YHWH and walk in His Truth. Download now and experience the most set-apart version of the Word today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Yah Scriptures at none against KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA's shown. Yah Scriptures also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 77). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA against 4.9 for Yah Scriptures. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA has 11K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA's written reviews are positive against 94% of Yah Scriptures's.
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA ships an update every 6 months, Yah Scriptures every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA | Yah Scriptures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) | 4.9 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 77 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Shukalovich | Nicole Marie Boss |
Customer experience
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA
Yah Scriptures
Bugs and requests
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Some verses are missing
- Certain books/chapters are missing
- Highlighting and notes disappearing
- Typos in the text
- Navigation issues
Requested features
6 requests- Add definitions
- Add the books of Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees
- Improve audio quality and narration
- Add highlighting and note-taking features
- Improve search functionality
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- Add option to remove ads
Yah Scriptures
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA
No in-app purchases
Yah Scriptures
No in-app purchases
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