Simple Bible in Basic English vs Easy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Bible in Basic English
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.
- Basic English translation
- Simplified vocabulary
- Easy to understand text
- Accessible scripture
- Professor S. H. Hooke translation
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Bible In Basic English. The Bible In Basic English (BBE) is a translation of the Bible into Basic English. The BBE was translated by Professor S. H. Hooke. In an effort to simplify and make easy to understand the text he and his team limited the vocabulary to the standard 850 Basic English words. 100 words that were helpful to understand poetry were added along with 50 "Bible" words. The Bible in Basic English strives to simplify the Bible so that more people worldwide can read and understand the text. By using the Basic English vocabulary, this goal is accomplished. The BBE is certainly straightforward and simple.
Easy
This application offers a simplified version of the Bible, using clear and straightforward language for enhanced readability. It includes offline access, audio playback, verse sharing, and customizable themes, making scripture study accessible to all.
- Offline Bible access
- Audio/text-to-speech feature
- Bookmark and highlight verses
- Verse of the Day notifications
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Simple and minimal interface
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The Easy-to-Read Version Bible, also known as the ERV, is designed to make the Bible accessible to a wide range of readers. It uses simple language and a straightforward style to convey the message of the Scriptures clearly. Originally published in 1987, the ERV is particularly well-suited for children, English learners, and individuals who prefer a plain and easy-to-understand Bible. It maintains the essential content of the Bible while prioritizing readability, making it a helpful choice for personal devotion and outreach. WHY DOWNLOAD OUR BIBLE APP? - The app works offline. No internet connection or WIFI required. - Listen to the bible with our audio/text to speech feature. - Bookmark, highlight, make notes and share bible verses. - Verse of the Day, Gospel of the Day and Psalm of the Day with push notification alert. - Include all chapters of the Holy Bible (Old Testament and New Testament). - Customize theme with different fonts and day/night mode feature. - Easy to use interface with simple and minimal design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Bible in Basic English at none against Easy's 2. Simple Bible in Basic English also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). Easy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Easy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 5.0 for Easy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Bible in Basic English has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Simple Bible in Basic English ships an update every 8 months, Easy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Bible in Basic English | Easy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Shukalovich | Arsosa Network Inc. |
Customer experience
Simple Bible in Basic English
Easy
Bugs and requests
Simple Bible in Basic English
Reported bugs
2 issues- Voice playback issues
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
3 requests- Audio or podcast-like functionality
- Ability to take notes and highlight text
- One-time payment to remove ads
Easy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Bible in Basic English
No in-app purchases
Easy
- Yearly$6.99
- Life time$12.99
Questions
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