Comparison

Korean Bible vs SummaRead

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

Head to head
About

Korean Bible

Access the Holy Bible translated into Korean, making sacred texts understandable for Korean speakers. This app offers a historically significant translation, updated for modern language, connecting users to faith, heritage, and culture.

Highlights
  • Korean Bible translation
  • Historical translation context
  • Modern language updates
  • Faith and heritage connection
  • Accessible for Korean speakers
Features
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The Korean Bible is the translation of the Holy Scriptures into the Korean language, created to make the Christian faith more accessible to Korean people. Bible translation into Korean began in the 19th century, and the first complete version was finished in 1887 by John Ross and other translators. Over the years, it has been revised several times to remain clear and accessible for modern and younger generations. Today, the Korean Bible continues to inspire and touch the hearts of millions of Korean people. 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

SummaRead

Features
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This note-taking app guides you in writing thoughtful summaries of non-fiction books to maximise the value you get from them. Avid non-fiction readers are often faced with one of two problems - they either forget what they read or they try to retain too many details. SummaRead tackles both of these problems by providing a clean, minimalistic note-taking framework that will help you focus on the key points of books and make them relevant to you. Key features include: • a note template, specifically catered for non-fiction books, which will encourage you to focus on the books’ key themes and actionable takeaways while reading; • a structured, clean UI that makes it a pleasure to revisit your notes; • synching your notes across all your Apple devices; and • a home screen widget for periodic reminders of the key takeaways from your books.

Screenshots

Korean Bible4 screens
SummaRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SummaRead at none against Korean Bible's 4. SummaRead also leads on ads (none vs shown). Korean Bible's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Korean Bible sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SummaRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korean Bible ships an update every 4 months, SummaRead every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Korean Bible versus SummaRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean BibleSummaRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRAAgata Siuchniska

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Korean Bible

One-time4
  • Three Months$7.99
  • Ads Free Version - Life Time$9.99
  • One Year$24.99
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  • Two Years$34.99
None

SummaRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Korean Bible free?
Korean Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SummaRead free?
SummaRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Korean Bible or SummaRead have ads?
Korean Bible shows ads; SummaRead does not.
Which is updated more often, Korean Bible or SummaRead?
Korean Bible ships an update every 4 months, and SummaRead every 11 months. Most recently, Korean Bible was updated on November 1, 2026 and SummaRead on November 3, 2026.

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