# New International Version vs LDS Scripture Focus

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | New International Version | LDS Scripture Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-international-version/id988481891/reviews)** | [4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-scripture-focus/id1054762047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571016391) | [LDS Mobile Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395460676) |

## What reviewers say

### New International Version

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-international-version/id988481891)

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.

**Highlights:** Modern English translation, Clear and accurate scripture, Faithful to original texts, Ideal for personal study, Suitable for study groups, Contemporary language

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Version - Life Time | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two Years | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read and understand
- 🙏 Helps with daily Bible reading
- 💡 Ability to highlight and bookmark verses
- 🎨 Refreshing and modern format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verses/chapters displayed incorrectly
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find books/chapters
- 💸 Ads disrupt reading experience
- 🔄 Resets to Genesis when reopening app

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect verse/chapter content displayed
- App crashes or freezes when opening certain books
- Purchased ad-free version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-scripture-focus/id1054762047)

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.

**Highlights:** Single-word reading focus, Accelerated reading rate, Clean layout, Reading progress tracking, Daily study reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New International Version free?

New International Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LDS Scripture Focus free?

LDS Scripture Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, New International Version or LDS Scripture Focus?

New International Version is rated higher. New International Version averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while LDS Scripture Focus averages 4.3 from 45 ratings.

### Do New International Version or LDS Scripture Focus have ads?

New International Version shows ads; LDS Scripture Focus does not.

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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.*