Comparison

New International Version vs Liberry

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Modern English translation
  • Clear and accurate scripture
  • Faithful to original texts
  • Ideal for personal study
  • Suitable for study groups
  • Contemporary language
Features
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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.

About

Liberry

Access and organize tens of thousands of free public domain books and audiobooks. Features a robust note-taking system, customizable reading experience, and offline playback. Own your data with export options and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Access 60,000+ free ebooks and audiobooks
  • Integrated audiobook player with smart controls
  • Offline listening and background playback
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Interconnected note-taking system
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Export notes and books
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Liberry is built for book and audiobook lovers. Designed to make the world’s most important public domain literature text and audio accessible to everyone, Liberry is more than just a reader—it is a powerful tool for discovery, organization, and lifelong learning. Explore tens of thousands of free books and audiobooks from public domain repositories, all available with zero download limits, fees, or quotas. Build a personal library that travels with you, annotated with a powerful interconnected note-taking system. Liberry is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, no recurring fees. Just you and the world’s greatest stories, forever. KEY FEATURES AUDIOBOOKS • Integrated Audiobook Player: Listen to your favorite classics with a seamless, full-featured player. • Smart Playback Controls: Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 4.0x), skip forward/back, and use the sleep timer. • Miniplayer: Keep listening while you browse your library or organize your notes. • Offline Listening: Download audiobooks for zero-data listening anywhere. • Background Playback: Continue listening while using other apps or with your screen off. DISCOVER & EXPLORE • Access 60,000+ free ebooks from public domain repositories. • Take on "The Intro 100": A foundational challenge spanning from The Odyssey to The Great Gatsby. • Explore "Global Stories" to read masterpieces from Africa, The Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. • Dive into expertly curated thematic lists like "The Russian Soul", "Voices of the Veil", "Pulp, Weird, & Noir", and "Shadows & Spectres". • Search instantly across repositories, even offline. • Seamlessly download books directly to your library. READING EXPERIENCE • A beautiful, distraction-free reading environment. • Customize your experience with multiple fonts, text sizes, and reading themes (Light, Dark, Sepia). • Choose your preferred scroll mode: Vertical, Horizontal, or Two-Column Landscape. • Smart progress tracking keeps your place across all your devices. ORGANIZE & ANNOTATE • Build a connected database of your reading life. • Highlights: Save favorite passages and link them to your thoughts. • Journal: Write personal reflections linked to specific text. • Characters: Track characters with custom bios and linked quotes. • Bookmarks: Never lose a pivotal moment. • Export your notes and highlights to CSV or TXT to own your data forever. SHARE, SYNC & OWNERSHIP • Send to Kindle: Seamlessly send any book to your Kindle reader. • Export EPUBs: You own the files. Export or share them with any other app. • Sync your library, reading progress, and notes across all your devices (iOS, iPadOS). • Your library is yours: Offload books to save space without losing your metadata. • Complete Data Freedom: You have power over your data and files, forever. Liberry is built for the reader who wants to explore history, philosophy, and fiction without barriers. Rediscover the classics today.

Screenshots

New International Version4 screens
Liberry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liberry at 100% against New International Version's 47%. Liberry also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). New International Version's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 9). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

New International Version is free to download; Liberry costs $19.99 up front. New International Version sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Liberry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liberry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New International Version has 7.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of New International Version's written reviews are positive against 100% of Liberry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New International Version ships an update every 3 months, Liberry every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
New International Version versus Liberry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew International VersionLiberry
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (7.5K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.5K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAJoshua Eastman

Customer experience

New International Version

All ratings7,479 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative44.6%

Liberry

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Liberry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

New International Version

One-time4
  • Three Months$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$12.99
  • One Year$24.99
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  • Two Years$34.99
None

Liberry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New International Version free?
New International Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liberry free?
Liberry costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, New International Version or Liberry?
Liberry is rated higher. New International Version averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Liberry averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do New International Version or Liberry have ads?
New International Version shows ads; Liberry does not.
Which is updated more often, New International Version or Liberry?
New International Version ships an update every 3 months, and Liberry every 3 weeks. Most recently, New International Version was updated on November 6, 2026 and Liberry on November 5, 2026.

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