# The MacArthur Study Bible vs Colophon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The MacArthur Study Bible at 18K against Colophon's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colophon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The MacArthur Study Bible against 5.0 for Colophon. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The MacArthur Study Bible | Colophon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grace to You](https://appshunter.io/developer/992237915) | [Mustafa Salim Erek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896175573) |

## What reviewers say

### The MacArthur Study Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| John MacArthur’s Study Bible Notes | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Excellent study resource
- 📚 Helpful commentary and notes
- 🔍 Useful cross-references
- 🎧 Convenient audio Bible
- 🕰️ Daily devotionals and sermons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 🔀 Jumping to wrong chapters/verses
- 💤 Slow performance and unresponsiveness
- 🔍 Highlighting issues (can only highlight one verse at a time)
- 🔗 Broken links and navigation problems

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Colophon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colophon-interlinear-bible/id6789892808)

Explore the original Greek and Hebrew words behind English Bible translations offline. Study word meanings, cross-references, and save your notes and highlights locally. Enhance your understanding with advanced tools available through a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Offline Bible translations (KJV, BSB, WEB), Interlinear word study (Greek/Hebrew), Scripture search and notes, Cross-references, Lexicon search, Offline audio narration, Study Desk for verse comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip: Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Quill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colophon Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: Patron | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?

The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colophon free?

Colophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The MacArthur Study Bible or Colophon?

Colophon is rated higher. The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Colophon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The MacArthur Study Bible or Colophon have ads?

Neither The MacArthur Study Bible nor Colophon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The MacArthur Study Bible or Colophon?

The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, and Colophon every 3 weeks. Most recently, The MacArthur Study Bible was updated on November 2, 2026 and Colophon on October 31, 2026.

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