# First 5 vs Minimal Bible Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First 5 at none against Minimal Bible Widget's 4. First 5 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Minimal Bible Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minimal Bible Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. First 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for First 5 against 4.4 for Minimal Bible Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 879 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of First 5's written reviews are positive against 80% of Minimal Bible Widget's.

First 5 ships an update every 3 months, Minimal Bible Widget fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | First 5 | Minimal Bible Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-bible-widget/id1629131959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 879 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proverbs 31 Ministry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217584851) | [Godward LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464387653) |

## What reviewers say

### First 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5/id997457664)

This app provides daily biblical teachings to help users establish a consistent spiritual practice. It offers tools for highlighting, saving, and sharing scripture, along with a built-in Bible and community features.

**Highlights:** Daily biblical teachings, Highlight, save, and share scripture, Integrated Bible reader, Customizable reminders, Community groups, Exportable notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid biblical teaching
- 👍 Comprehensive and beautiful app
- 👍 Excellent resource for Bible study
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy or buggy functionality
- 🐛 Restricted access requiring sign-up
- 👎 Text is too small, no font size options
- 👎 Lack of dark mode or night theme

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or showing blank screen
- Inability to access past or current studies
- Login/sign-in issues and account problems
- Repeated log-outs and sign-in requirements

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode or night theme
- Improve font size and zoom options
- Allow offline access to past studies
- Implement text-to-speech feature
- Provide more customization options


### Minimal Bible Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-bible-widget/id1629131959)

This app provides a daily Bible verse directly to your iPhone's home screen with a clean, minimalist design. It helps build a spiritual habit without distractions, offering Scripture in both light and dark modes for focus and inspiration.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible verse widget, Minimalist design, Light and dark mode support, Distraction-free experience, Faith and mindfulness tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Godward+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Godward+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Godward+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Godward+ | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🙏 Helps get closer to God
- ☀️ Great for starting the day
- 📱 Useful widget for home/lock screen
- 📖 Inspires daily reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/subscription
- 🔄 Verse gets stuck
- 🚫 Cannot choose Bible version
- 📱 Dark mode widget not visible
- ❓ Translation not specified

**Reported bugs**

- Verse gets stuck for days
- Widget changed to dark mode and is not visible
- Lock screen widget not available/removed
- Verses don't change daily on lock screen
- Lock screen widget removed after update

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translations/versions
- Allow users to choose Bible version
- Add a favorites feature
- Ability to copy verses
- Add a page for previous verses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First 5 free?

First 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Minimal Bible Widget free?

Minimal Bible Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, First 5 or Minimal Bible Widget?

First 5 is rated higher. First 5 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while Minimal Bible Widget averages 4.4 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do First 5 or Minimal Bible Widget have ads?

First 5 shows ads; Minimal Bible Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, First 5 or Minimal Bible Widget?

First 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Minimal Bible Widget fortnightly. Most recently, First 5 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Minimal Bible Widget on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*