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Bible Audio · vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Bible Audio ·'s closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Bible Audio ·
This App
Chinese - English Audio Bible
Nemesis
Аудио Библия Синодальный Перевод. Bible in Russian
Contender
Muhammad Zarami Full Quran MP3
Contender
Minshawi with child offline 02
Contender
iTorah: Watch, Listen & Stream
Contender
Catholic AI: Bible Chat
Peer
Curso de Teología Evangélica
Peer
Upper Room Media
Peer
BibleWatch - Watch the Bible
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperWatchdis Group B.VJaqerSoftOleg ShukalovichKareemTKBHussen Oumer AmidTorah Learning Resources, Ltd.Cristian PonceEstudios bíblicos, devocionales y TeologíaCOPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH ST MARKMorfosis
CategoryReferenceBooks & ReferenceBookMusic & AudioBooks & ReferenceEducationReferenceBooks & ReferenceEducationReference
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSAndroidAndroidiOSiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.9 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.9 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 55.0 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count35713,271,173674512851,4057834376281
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateNov 28, 2018Feb 12, 2019Jun 2, 2016Nov 5, 2015Feb 2, 2024May 7, 2024Apr 25, 2023Feb 6, 2017Nov 11, 2016May 6, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2025May 13, 2026Jun 13, 2017Feb 3, 2026Sep 10, 2024May 7, 2026Feb 1, 2026Mar 3, 2026Aug 21, 2024May 19, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-------excellent-
Score35/100-------90/100-
Praises
  • Dramatized audio readings help listeners grasp complex biblical narratives more effectively during daily study
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  • Extensive library of sermons and hymns provides a central spiritual resource for daily study
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Complaints
  • Lack of persistent bookmarking for audio content forces users to manually search for previous positions
  • Inconsistent language settings require manual selection every time the application is launched by the user
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  • Audio messages at the beginning of sermons create friction during the listening experience
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Requests
  • Visual highlighting of verses during audio playback to improve tracking and engagement with the text
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  • Advanced playback features like autoplay and custom playlists would improve the listening experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • 1000-translation library provides deep content utility
  • Audio-first focus avoids complex social bloat
  • Multi-dialect audio library provides a specific linguistic moat against generalist Bible apps.
  • Offline-first architecture supports Bible study in low-connectivity regions where streaming-only competitors fail.
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  • Exclusive access to renowned community leaders builds deep trust
  • Speaker-specific feed drives high-intent discovery
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  • Niche-specific content library functions as a retention moat
  • Subsplash B2B integration provides stable revenue foundation
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Weaknesses
  • Missing persistent audio bookmarks
  • Language settings reset every session
  • High ad frequency limits study utility
  • Lack of dramatized audio production reduces engagement compared to category leaders.
  • Absence of IAP or subscription tiers limits revenue potential and reinvestment capacity.
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  • No progress-tracking metrics
  • Manual curation model limits content velocity
  • Lack of cross-device study synchronization
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  • Static media delivery lacks interactive engagement
  • Lack of dark mode causes recurring user friction
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Pricingfreefreefreefreefreefreefreefreefreemiumfree
Momentum-MaintenanceZombie--MaintenanceSteady-MaintenanceIntense
Update Cadence-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~48d avg3 versions--1 versions5 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~619d avg5 versions

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