Comparison

The MacArthur Study Bible vs intoBible

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

intoBible

This app offers a powerful yet simple Bible study experience. Access cross-references, commentaries, and original language tools with a single tap. It includes a diverse library of translations, commentaries, and reading plans to deepen your understanding of scripture.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side passage and resource viewing
  • Multiple Bible translation comparison
  • One-tap access to original Greek/Hebrew
  • Extensive commentary library
  • Customizable reading plans
  • Note-taking and highlighting
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Bible study should be powerful, not complicated. Open a passage, then tap to uncover cross-references, commentary, and the original Greek and Hebrew. intoBible is a free Bible study app with no ads. It's easy from the first tap and keeps your focus on Scripture. Study tools are there the moment you need them and out of the way when you don't. EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Open passages, commentaries, devotionals, and study resources side by side, then swipe between them. • Zoom out to see every open view at a glance and jump directly to any one. • Compare Bible translations in columns or rows. • Save your preferred translations and open them all with one tap. • Follow a cross-reference and read it without losing your place. A TRUSTED LIBRARY • ESV, NLT, NASB, LSB, KJV, and BSB. • Chinese (CUV, Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Spanish (Reina-Valera), and the Hebrew Old Testament. • Eight classic commentaries, including Matthew Henry, Albert Barnes, John Gill, Robertson’s Word Pictures, and more. • The ESV Global Study Bible, including study notes, book introductions, maps, charts, and diagrams linked directly to relevant passages. THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES, ONE TAP AWAY • Tap a word to see the Hebrew or Greek behind it, with definitions from Brown-Driver-Briggs, Thayer’s, and Abbott-Smith lexicons. • Trace a word throughout Scripture and see every occurrence and translation. • Turn on Strong’s numbers or full interlinear text. SEARCH THAT GOES DEEPER • Search for keywords in your current translation. • Filter results by section, from the Pentateuch to the Pauline Epistles. STAY IN THE WORD DAILY • Nine reading plans, from reading the Bible in one or two years to the Gospels in 60 days, including chronological and mixed-testament options. • A devotional library with more than 25 classic works from Charles Spurgeon, J.C. Ryle, John Bunyan, and others. • Track your progress, build a streak, and set reminders that fit your schedule. MAKE IT YOURS • Highlight in six colors and write notes with rich formatting. • Save and restore complete study sessions, with your layout and every open passage. • Return to recent passages from your history. • Customize dark mode, font size, font style, and your default translation. • Hide headings, verse numbers, footnotes, cross-references, and red letters. STUDY ANYWHERE Sign in with Apple or Google. Your notes, highlights, study sessions, reading plans, and settings sync across devices, so you can begin a study on your phone and continue later at intobible.com. May God’s Word take root in your heart, grow your love for Him, and make you more like Christ each day.

Screenshots

The MacArthur Study Bible4 screens
intoBible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: intoBible at none against The MacArthur Study Bible's 1. intoBible also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). The MacArthur Study Bible's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 10). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. intoBible asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 intoBible. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of intoBible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, intoBible fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The MacArthur Study Bible versus intoBible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MacArthur Study BibleintoBible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrace to YouUpward Notions LLC

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%

intoBible

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

intoBible

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
None

intoBible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The MacArthur Study Bible free?
The MacArthur Study Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is intoBible free?
intoBible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The MacArthur Study Bible or intoBible?
intoBible is rated higher. The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while intoBible averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do The MacArthur Study Bible or intoBible have ads?
Neither The MacArthur Study Bible nor intoBible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The MacArthur Study Bible or intoBible?
The MacArthur Study Bible ships an update monthly, and intoBible fortnightly. Most recently, The MacArthur Study Bible was updated on November 2, 2026 and intoBible on October 31, 2026.

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