Comparison

The MacArthur Study Bible vs Bible Strong

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

Head to head
About

The MacArthur Study Bible

Access a vast library of biblical resources, including multiple scripture translations and over 3,000 sermons. Enhance your understanding with study notes, articles, and daily devotionals. Synchronize your personal data across devices for a seamless study experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NAS, KJV)
  • Extensive sermon archive
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Daily Bible reading plan
  • Study guides and articles
  • Cross-device data synchronization
Features
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For over half a century, Pastor John MacArthur devoted himself to helping you know and love God by helping you understand His Word. Now, imagine a Bible that gives you instant access to all of John’s insights on the passage you’re reading—one you can carry in your pocket. The MacArthur Study Bible app makes that a reality. - Read or listen to Scripture in trusted translations like the NAS, LSB, ESV, or KJV - Go deeper with John’s study guides, articles, related sermons, and daily devotionals - Highlight Bible passages, add your own notes, and bookmark verses - Customize your reading experience with font and display options - Synchronize your progress and data on multiple devices And now, with your free Grace to You account, you’ll also have access to John’s Notes from The MacArthur Study Bible, including nearly 25,000 detailed comments that help explain virtually every passage in the Bible. Along with the notes are dozens of articles, charts, maps, and helpful introductions to each book of the Bible—all designed to help you understand God’s Word more clearly. For more information about Grace to You, the Bible-teaching ministry of John MacArthur, please visit gty.org.

About

Bible Strong

Deepen your understanding of scripture with powerful Bible study tools. Explore original languages, historical context, and thematic connections to strengthen your faith. Listen to audio Bibles for convenient study on the go.

Highlights
  • Hebrew and Greek lexicon
  • Chronological Bible timeline
  • Integrated dictionary
  • Nave theme exploration
  • Audio Bibles
Features
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Bible Strong is a must-have application for those who want to study the Word of God in depth and strengthen their faith. Designed to make your Bible study experience easier, Bible Strong offers an array of effective and accessible tools. Among the main features you will find: A Hebrew and Greek lexicon: Decipher the original texts to better understand the meaning of words and enrich your knowledge of Scripture. A chronological Bible timeline: Visualize all the biblical events in their historical context to better understand their significance and their sequence. An integrated dictionary: Access clear and precise definitions to clarify key terms and concepts in the Bible. A Nave theme: Explore the different themes in the Bible and discover the verses related to them to deepen your understanding. Audio Bibles: Listen to God's Word on the go or in your spare time, and be inspired by the Bible stories. And many more features! Bible Strong is the ideal application for those who want to develop and strengthen their faith through enriching Bible study. Don't miss this opportunity and download Bible Strong today to start your spiritual journey with the Word of God.

Screenshots

The MacArthur Study Bible4 screens
Bible Strong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The MacArthur Study Bible at none against Bible Strong's shown. The MacArthur Study Bible also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 111). Bible Strong's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (92% vs 66%). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bible Strong sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The MacArthur Study Bible against 4.8 for Bible Strong. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of The MacArthur Study Bible's written reviews are positive against 92% of Bible Strong's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, Bible Strong every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The MacArthur Study Bible versus Bible Strong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MacArthur Study BibleBible Strong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.8 (111 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better111
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrace to YouStephane Montlouis-Calixte

Customer experience

The MacArthur Study Bible

All ratings17,640 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative22.5%

Bible Strong

All ratings110 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

The MacArthur Study Bible

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Inability to access saved notes and highlights
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • Devotionals not updating regularly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more Bible translations (e.g. NIV, NLT)
  • Improved highlighting and note-taking capabilities
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Customizable font and theme options
  • Better integration with other Bible study tools

Bible Strong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The MacArthur Study Bible

One-time1
  • John MacArthur’s Study Bible NotesFree
3 purchases

Bible Strong

Subscriptions3
  • Bible strong premium - 1 mois$0.991 Month
  • Bible strong premium - 1 mois$3.491 Month
  • Abonnement mensuel - 1 mois$7.991 Month

Questions

Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?
The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Strong free?
Bible Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The MacArthur Study Bible or Bible Strong?
The MacArthur Study Bible is rated higher. The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Bible Strong averages 4.8 from 111 ratings.
Do The MacArthur Study Bible or Bible Strong have ads?
Bible Strong shows ads; The MacArthur Study Bible does not.
Which is updated more often, The MacArthur Study Bible or Bible Strong?
The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, and Bible Strong every 4 days. Most recently, The MacArthur Study Bible was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bible Strong on October 29, 2026.

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