# The MacArthur Study Bible vs Good Ground | Bible Study

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The MacArthur Study Bible at 18K against Good Ground | Bible Study's 2. The MacArthur Study Bible also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The MacArthur Study Bible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Good Ground | Bible Study sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 Good Ground | Bible Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MacArthur Study Bible has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MacArthur Study Bible | Good Ground | Bible Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-macarthur-study-bible/id992237916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-ground-bible-study/id6814862184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 112 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grace to You](https://appshunter.io/developer/992237915) | [Oladoyin Oladapo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814862186) |

## 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


### Good Ground | Bible Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-ground-bible-study/id6814862184)

This app offers a structured approach to Bible study, allowing users to delve deeply into scripture through guided exercises and extensive reference materials. It helps users track their learning, organize notes, and build a consistent study practice.

**Highlights:** Guided chapter-by-chapter study, Extensive reference materials (history, culture, keywords), Verse-specific tools for insights and annotations, Integrated workspace for notes and clippings, Cross-chapter journal for organized learning, Progress tracking and study goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Ground Bible Study | $6.99 | per month |
| Good Ground Bible Study | $49.99 | per year |
| Good Ground Bible Study | $149.99 | 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 Good Ground | Bible Study free?

Good Ground | Bible Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The MacArthur Study Bible or Good Ground | Bible Study?

Good Ground | Bible Study is rated higher. The MacArthur Study Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Good Ground | Bible Study averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The MacArthur Study Bible or Good Ground | Bible Study have ads?

Neither The MacArthur Study Bible nor Good Ground | Bible Study shows ads.

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