Comparison

The MacArthur Study Bible vs Deep Study Bible Commentary

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

Deep Study Bible Commentary

This app provides in-depth biblical study by placing commentary and original language information directly alongside scripture. It allows users to compare translations, follow cross-references, and maintain a detailed personal journal with multimedia attachments. Features like Minister Mode and group sharing enhance its utility for preachers and study groups.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse commentary pane
  • Strong's lexicon and word study
  • Side-by-side translation comparison
  • Live cross-references
  • Synchronized multi-pane study
  • Multimedia journaling
  • Hands-free Minister Mode
Features
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Most Bible apps hand you the text and stop there. Deep Study Bible Commentary puts the commentary right beside the verse — and then lets you go underneath it. Tap any word in the Berean Study Bible and the Strong's entry opens: the Greek or Hebrew lexeme, the definition, and every other place in Scripture the same word is used. That is the whole idea. Read the verse. Read what it means. Read what it says in the language it was written in. Without leaving the chapter. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read with commentary open Matthew Henry (Concise and Complete), Adam Clarke, Barnes' Notes, Wesley's Notes and Scofield's Reference Notes, verse by verse, in a pane next to the text instead of buried three taps away. Go to the original languages Strong's-tagged Berean Study Bible, full Greek and Hebrew lexicon, concordance lookup and a word study popup. Tap a word, see everywhere else it appears. Put translations side by side Seven translations download for offline reading — KJV, ASV, ERV, WEB, YLT, AKJV and the Berean Study Bible. Compare them in a swipe, or open two at once on a tablet. More translations are on the way. Follow the cross-references Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross-references are live links. Tap one and it takes you there and centers the verse — anywhere in the app, including inside your own notes. Study on a real canvas On iPad, web and desktop you can open up to three synchronized panes at once — Scripture, commentary, cross-references, lexicon, bookmarks or your journal — and resize them. It is the closest thing to a desk covered in open books that fits in a bag. Keep a journal that knows what a verse is Record a voice memo while you keep reading — the recorder stays live and minimizes to a floating pill. It transcribes afterward. Type a reference anywhere in an entry and it becomes a tappable link. Attach photos, video and audio. Tag entries, mark prayers answered, and search inside a single entry. Preach and teach from it Minister Mode is hands-free. Say "second Corinthians five seventeen" and the reader goes there, the screen stays awake, and the app quietly builds a timestamped log of every passage you turned to — so your sermon notes write themselves while you're speaking. Study with your group Share journal entries with a home group, set view or edit access, and revoke it whenever you want. Take it offline Translations and commentaries download as modular packs. Everything you've downloaded works with no signal — on a plane, on a mission trip, in a basement. Pick up where you left off Highlights, bookmarks, verse notes and journal entries sync across your devices. Start on your phone, finish on your iPad. Make it yours Multiple themes, font families and sizes, highlighter colors, adjustable auto-hide timing, and home-screen widgets for the day's verse, your streak and a one-tap journal entry. ON EVERY SCREEN YOU OWN iPhone, iPad, the web, and a real desktop app for Mac. One account, one library, everywhere. FREE TO START The Bible, all six classic commentaries, Strong's, the concordance, cross-references and your journal are free. No account required to read. STUDY PRO (OPTIONAL) Unlock NKJV and premium translations, more content packs and Pro study tools with Study Pro: $9.99/month or $74.99/year, each with a 14-day free trial, or a one-time Founding Lifetime purchase for $199.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and are managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://biblecommentary.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://biblecommentary.co/privacy --- Developed by Tullos Technologies. tullos.org

Screenshots

The MacArthur Study Bible4 screens
Deep Study Bible Commentary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deep Study Bible Commentary at every 3 days against The MacArthur Study Bible's monthly. The MacArthur Study Bible's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Deep Study Bible Commentary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 5.0 for Deep Study Bible Commentary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, Deep Study Bible Commentary every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The MacArthur Study Bible versus Deep Study Bible Commentary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MacArthur Study BibleDeep Study Bible Commentary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrace to YouCodey Tullos

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

Deep Study Bible Commentary

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

Deep Study Bible Commentary

Subscriptions2
  • Study Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Study Pro14 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?
The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deep Study Bible Commentary free?
Deep Study Bible Commentary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The MacArthur Study Bible or Deep Study Bible Commentary?
Deep Study Bible Commentary is rated higher. The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Deep Study Bible Commentary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The MacArthur Study Bible or Deep Study Bible Commentary have ads?
Neither The MacArthur Study Bible nor Deep Study Bible Commentary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The MacArthur Study Bible or Deep Study Bible Commentary?
The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, and Deep Study Bible Commentary every 3 days. Most recently, The MacArthur Study Bible was updated on November 2, 2026 and Deep Study Bible Commentary on October 31, 2026.

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