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Jerusalem Bible Holy Version vs Bible Apocrypha Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version

Access the complete Jerusalem Bible, a Roman Catholic translation featuring deuterocanonical books and extensive scholarly notes. Listen to audio scripture readings and explore detailed introductions to each book. This version is recognized for its use in liturgical readings.

Highlights
  • Jerusalem Bible translation
  • Deuterocanonical books included
  • Copious footnotes and introductions
  • Audio scripture readings
  • Liturgical use information
Features
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The Jerusalem Bible (JB or TJB) is an English-language translation of the Bible which was first introduced to the English-speaking public in 1966 and published by Darton, Longman & Todd. As a Roman Catholic Bible, it includes the deuterocanonical books along with the sixty-six others included in Protestant Bibles. It also contains copious footnotes and introductions. Excerpts from the Jerusalem Bible are used in the Lectionary for Mass that was approved by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and that is used in most of the English-speaking world. Other translations have also been approved for use in the Liturgy by the English and Welsh bishops. Old Testament consist of: Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy; Historical books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees; Sapiential books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Wisdom, Sirach. New Testament consist of: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation.

About

Bible Apocrypha Now

Access a collection of Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal books of the Bible offline. Explore texts not included in the traditional canon, covering topics from the childhood of Jesus to the creation of the world. Discover lost scriptures translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr.

Highlights
  • Offline access to biblical texts
  • Collection of Apocryphal books
  • Lost Books of the Bible
  • Forgotten Books of Eden
  • Catholic Deuterocanonicals
  • Translated texts
Features
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With the "Bible Apocrypha Now" you have offline access to several Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal Books. Check out the app's book collections: . - Lost Books of the Bible: Collection of New Testament Apocryphal books translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. Contains books that were read by early Christians but were not included in the canon of the Bible. Some of these books were rediscovered with the Dead Sea Scrolls. You can read about: the childhood of Jesus; Paul's letters to the philosopher Seneca; the letters of Herod and Pilate; and much more. Check out the list of the "Lost Books of the Bible": - The Gospel of the Birth of Mary - Protevangelion - The First Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - Thomas's Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ - The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa - The Gospel of Nicodemus, Formerly Called the Acts of Pontius Pilate - The Apostles’ Creed - The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Seneca, with Seneca's to Paul - The Acts of Paul and Thecla - The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The Second Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians - The General Epistle of Barnabas - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians - The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnæans - The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians - The Shepherd of Hermas, Called His Visions - The Second Book of Hermas, Called His Commands - The Third Book of Hermas, Which Is Called His Similitudes - Letters of Herod and Pilate - The Lost Gospel According to Peter - Forgotten Books of Eden: Collection of books that have been excluded or left out of the Old Testament canon of the Bible because they are considered apocryphal or pseudepigraphal. These books were translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr in 1926. They address topics such as: the creation of the world; the biblical patriarchs; the life of Adam and Eve outside the Garden; the life of Enoch and future prophecies. Check out the list of "Forgotten Books of Eden": - The First Book of Adam and Eve - The Second Book of Adam and Eve - The Book of the Secrets of Enoch - The Psalms of Solomon - The Odes of Solomon - The Letter of Aristeas - The Story of Ahikar - Testament of Reuben - Testament of Simeon - Testament of Levi - The Testament of Judah - The Testament of Issachar - The Testament of Zebulun - The Testament of Dan - The Testament of Naphtali - The Testament Of Gad - The Testament of Asher - The Testament of Joseph - The Testament of Benjamin - Catholic Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Catholic Bible, however, are considered "Apocryphal" by Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of the "Catholic Deuterocanonicals": - Tobit - Judith - Wisdom of Solomon - Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) - Baruch - 1 Maccabees - 2 Maccabees - Esther (Additions) - Susanna - Bel and the Dragon - Orthodox Deuterocanonicals: Books that form part of the Old Testament canon of the Bible of various orthodox denominations, however, are considered "Apocrypha" by Catholics, Protestants and Jews. Check out the list of "Orthodox Deuterocanonicals": - 1 Ezra - 2 Ezra - 3 Maccabees - 4 Maccabees - Prayer of Manasseh - Psalm 151 - Jubilees - Prayer of Azariah - Laodiceans - Apocryphal Bible Now features: - Audio: listen to the verses of the apocryphal books - Verse of the day: Lost Books of the Bible, Lost Books of Eden, Catholic Deuterocanonicals and Orthodox Deuterocanonicals - Marking of verses - Personal Notes - Verse search - Sharing verses on social networks - And much more! Terms of Use: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/terms-of-use-bible-en.html Privacy Policy: http://www.casaopen.com.br/p/last-revised-on-372016-bible-offline-is.html

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Jerusalem Bible Holy Version4 screens
Bible Apocrypha Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jerusalem Bible Holy Version at 67% against Bible Apocrypha Now's 17%. Jerusalem Bible Holy Version also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Bible Apocrypha Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Jerusalem Bible Holy Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jerusalem Bible Holy Version has 983 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Jerusalem Bible Holy Version's written reviews are positive against 17% of Bible Apocrypha Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version ships an update every 7 months, Bible Apocrypha Now every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jerusalem Bible Holy Version versus Bible Apocrypha Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJerusalem Bible Holy VersionBible Apocrypha Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (983 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings983 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ShukalovichSamuel Soares

Customer experience

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version

All ratings960 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative27.2%

Bible Apocrypha Now

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Upgrade button not functioning
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Incorrect biblical text compared to original

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remove ads option that works
  • Continuous reading mode
  • Printing/exporting individual books or passages
  • Improved search functionality

Bible Apocrypha Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jerusalem Bible Holy Version

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bible Apocrypha Now

Subscriptions2
  • Signature Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Signature Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium forever (no ads)$59.99

Questions

Is Jerusalem Bible Holy Version free?
Jerusalem Bible Holy Version is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bible Apocrypha Now free?
Bible Apocrypha Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jerusalem Bible Holy Version or Bible Apocrypha Now?
Jerusalem Bible Holy Version is rated higher. Jerusalem Bible Holy Version averages 4.8 out of 5 from 983 ratings, while Bible Apocrypha Now averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Jerusalem Bible Holy Version or Bible Apocrypha Now have ads?
Both Jerusalem Bible Holy Version and Bible Apocrypha Now show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jerusalem Bible Holy Version or Bible Apocrypha Now?
Jerusalem Bible Holy Version ships an update every 7 months, and Bible Apocrypha Now every 6 months. Most recently, Jerusalem Bible Holy Version was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bible Apocrypha Now on October 25, 2026.

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