New International Version vs LDS Scripture Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
New International Version
Access a popular modern English translation of the Holy Bible, known for its clarity, accuracy, and faithfulness to original texts. This digital version is ideal for personal study, group discussions, teaching, and worship, making scripture accessible to millions.
- Modern English translation
- Clear and accurate scripture
- Faithful to original texts
- Ideal for personal study
- Suitable for study groups
- Contemporary language
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The New International Version (NIV) Bible is a widely loved English translation first published in 1978. It was created to make the message of the Scriptures clear and accessible while staying true to the original biblical texts. Over the years, it has been revised to better serve modern readers while preserving the meaning of the Scriptures. Today, the NIV continues to help millions of people connect with God’s word in a clear, meaningful, and relatable way. Features: Daily Verse: Set reminders for daily Bible verse notifications. MY LIBRARY: Access your highlights, notes, and bookmarked verses. Old & New Testaments: Read both Testaments in one app. Verse Editor: Create beautiful verse posts with backgrounds and share them. Nearby Churches: Find churches near your location. Books: Explore a collection of Christian eBooks. Wallpapers: Browse beautiful and inspiring wallpapers. Videos: Watch videos on Jesus, Hope, Wisdom, Motivation, Gratitude, Healing, and more. Festive Calendar: Explore Christian festivals and feast days. Popular Verse: Discover verses by topics like love, fear, and peace. Customise Your Bible: Adjust fonts and text colors for comfortable reading. 1000 Praises: Explore a devotional collection honoring God’s names and attributes. Bible Quotes: Share Bible quotes in image and text formats. Bible Quiz: Test your Bible knowledge with engaging quizzes. Bible Stories: Read timeless and inspiring Bible stories for all ages. Bible FAQ: Find quick answers to common Bible and Christian life questions. Verse Comments: Share thoughts and engage in community discussions. Help Desk: Submit support requests with photo attachments. Dictionary: Access a Bible-based dictionary with easy search. Dream Meanings: Explore Biblical and Christian perspectives on dreams. Word Highlights: Highlight words or letters for deeper reflection. App Activity: Track reading streaks, time spent, refreshes, and app usage. Search: Quickly find verses, chapters, and topics. Products: Explore Bible-related products within the app. VerseBot: Get AI-powered verse explanations with easy copy and sharing. Notification History: Access your past notifications in one place. Did You Know?: Discover daily facts about the Bible and Christian faith. Bible Verse Clips: Enjoy short, inspirational Bible clips from the community. Prayer Request: Submit prayer requests and receive community support. Nearby Events: Discover Christian events and gatherings near you. Chapter-Wise Video Learning: Watch videos for deeper chapter understanding. Interactive Bible Games: Enjoy scripture-based games like SlideScript and VerseHunt. Bible Clips: Watch short, inspiring Biblical clips from the faith community. Bible Streaks: Maintain your daily Bible reading streak. Background Music: Enjoy calming music while reading the Bible. Mark as Read – Quiz: Take quizzes based on the verses you’ve read. Audio Bible – Speed Control: Adjust audio speed for faster or slower listening. Alarm: Set timely alarms and reminders for scheduled activities. Worship Songs: Praise and connect with God through uplifting songs and lyrics. Daily Prayer Reminder: Stay connected with God through daily prayer reminders. Audio Bible Experience: Listen to reading plans with text-to-speech audio and soulful background music.
LDS Scripture Focus
Enhance scripture study by focusing on one word at a time, improving comprehension and retention. This app offers a clean interface to track reading progress and provides reminders for daily engagement.
- Single-word reading focus
- Accelerated reading rate
- Clean layout
- Reading progress tracking
- Daily study reminders
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Have you ever read a chapter of scripture, only to discover that you don’t remember a word of what you just read? You start again at the beginning, squint your eyes and discipline your mind, attempting to drink in the meaning of the text. What if you could study by focusing on one word at a time, like taking a magnifying glass to the word of God? LDS Scripture Focus helps you capture the grand narrative of the scriptures as it clears away the noise that exists on a page of text. By reading one word at a time at an accelerated rate you eliminate the natural tendency to subvocalize and instead center your mind on the meaning of what you read. In addition, the clean layout of LDS Scripture Focus makes it easy to chart your reading progress, with reminders to help motivate you to engage in daily personal scripture study. LDS Scripture Focus is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LDS Scripture Focus at none against New International Version's shown. LDS Scripture Focus also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). New International Version's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 45). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. New International Version sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LDS Scripture Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
New International Version holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New International Version has 7.5K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of New International Version's written reviews are positive against 79% of LDS Scripture Focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | New International Version | LDS Scripture Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.5K ratings) — better | 4.3 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA | LDS Mobile Apps LLC |
Customer experience
New International Version
LDS Scripture Focus
Bugs and requests
New International Version
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect verse/chapter content displayed
- App crashes or freezes when opening certain books
- Purchased ad-free version still shows ads
Requested features
4 requests- Display book names instead of chapter numbers
- Add option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
- Improve bookmarking and resume reading functionality
- Provide more intuitive navigation between books and chapters
LDS Scripture Focus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
New International Version
- Three Months$7.99
- Ads Free Version - Life Time$12.99
- One Year$24.99
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- Two Years$34.99
LDS Scripture Focus
- Pro Upgrade$4.99
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