# Simple Bible in Basic English vs Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

Simple Bible in Basic English and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Simple Bible in Basic English's written reviews are positive against 46% of Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s. Simple Bible in Basic English also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 42 months). Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 869) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Bible (MSG) Audio* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Simple Bible in Basic English asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Bible in Basic English against 4.8 for Message Bible (MSG) Audio*. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 869 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Simple Bible in Basic English's written reviews are positive against 46% of Message Bible (MSG) Audio*'s.

Simple Bible in Basic English ships an update every 8 months, Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Bible in Basic English | Message Bible (MSG) Audio* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-in-basic-english/id979196656/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 869 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.1% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Shukalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/947049002) | [RAVINDHIRAN ANAND](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479882196) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Bible in Basic English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-in-basic-english/id979196656)

This app offers the Bible translated into Basic English, simplifying the text with a limited vocabulary for easier understanding. It aims to make scripture accessible to a wider global audience.

**Highlights:** Basic English translation, Simplified vocabulary, Easy to understand text, Accessible scripture, Professor S. H. Hooke translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for Bible study
- 👍 Provides daily encouragement
- 👍 Organized and well-structured

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Robotic or annoying voice
- 💰 Presence of ads

**Reported bugs**

- Voice playback issues
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Audio or podcast-like functionality
- Ability to take notes and highlight text
- One-time payment to remove ads


### Message Bible (MSG) Audio*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-bible-msg-audio/id1570435369)

Access and study the Message translation of the Holy Bible with audio playback, reading plans, and customization options.  Features include offline access, shareable verse images, and note-taking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Audio Bible playback, Customizable fonts and text size, Verse image creation, Highlighting and bookmarking, Verse sharing, Note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version - AutoOneYear | $5.49 | per year |
| Ads Free Version - One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Incorrect Bible verse
- 🐛 Daily verse not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Audio reading from different Bible version
- App gets stuck on cover page
- Verses showing future dates
- Feedback page not working

**Requested features**

- Fix difficulty creating images
- Add copy-paste option for verses
- Improve text formatting and wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Bible in Basic English free?

Simple Bible in Basic English is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Message Bible (MSG) Audio* free?

Message Bible (MSG) Audio* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Bible in Basic English or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

Simple Bible in Basic English is rated higher. Simple Bible in Basic English averages 4.9 out of 5 from 869 ratings, while Message Bible (MSG) Audio* averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Simple Bible in Basic English or Message Bible (MSG) Audio* have ads?

Both Simple Bible in Basic English and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Bible in Basic English or Message Bible (MSG) Audio*?

Simple Bible in Basic English ships an update every 8 months, and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* every 42 months. Most recently, Simple Bible in Basic English was updated on October 10, 2026 and Message Bible (MSG) Audio* on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*