# Simple Bible in Basic English vs Easy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Bible in Basic English | Easy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-bible-in-basic-english/id979196656/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-version-bible-erv/id6451340054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Shukalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/947049002) | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) |

## 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


### Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-to-read-version-bible-erv/id6451340054)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $6.99 | one-time |
| Life time | $12.99 | one-time |


## 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 Easy free?

Easy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Bible in Basic English or Easy?

Easy is rated higher. Simple Bible in Basic English averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Easy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Bible in Basic English or Easy have ads?

Simple Bible in Basic English shows ads; Easy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Bible in Basic English or Easy?

Simple Bible in Basic English ships an update every 8 months, and Easy every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Bible in Basic English was updated on November 1, 2026 and Easy on October 24, 2026.

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