A Dwell alternative for people who read instead of listen
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Dwell is an audio Bible with 20+ voices and 14 translations, free for 7 days and then $59.99 a year or $9.99 a month. BibleScroll is the alternative if you would rather read one verse per swipe: the King James text is free, with AI verse study on tap. Dwell wins for listening.
BibleScroll makes this page, so read it with that in mind. Every competitor detail below comes from the competitor's own page, fetched on October 24, 2026. Prices and features change, so check the store before you buy.
| BibleScroll | Dwell: Audio Bible | |
|---|---|---|
| Main idea | Read one verse per swipe, AI study on tap | Listen to the Bible with 20+ voices |
| Price to start | Free | Free 7-day trial |
| After the trial | Free tier stays, Premium lifts limits | Solo $59.99/yr or $9.99/mo |
| Translations | KJV free; Premium adds more English | 14, including ESV and NIV |
| Audio | Voice narration (Premium) | 20+ narrators, offline downloads, sleep mode |
| App Store rating | 4.5 stars from 22 ratings (App Store, Oct 24, 2026) | 4.89 stars from about 87,500 ratings |
What Dwell does well
Dwell's App Store listing describes the whole Bible narrated by 20+ voices in 14 translations (ESV, NIV, NLT, KJV, CSB, NKJV, NASB, The Message and more), a Read Along mode, 75+ listening plans, offline downloads, sleep mode and Scripture memorization. It rates 4.89 stars from about 87,500 ratings. If you listen on a commute or at night, it is the stronger app.
Where BibleScroll differs
BibleScroll is for reading and tapping. You swipe one verse at a time, Genesis to Revelation, and the free tier includes the full King James text, a daily verse and 10 saved verses. Tap a verse for plainer wording, the Greek or Hebrew, and related verses. BibleScroll also has voice narration for the drive or a sleepless night, but it is a Premium feature and not the focus.
The honest gap is depth of audio. BibleScroll has no catalog of professional narrators, and it has fewer translations. It also costs nothing to start, where Dwell asks you to begin a trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dwell free?
Its listing offers a free 7-day trial, then Solo Annual at $59.99 a year or Solo Monthly at $9.99 a month.
What is a good free alternative to Dwell?
BibleScroll's free tier covers the daily verse and the full King James Bible. It is a reading app, so it will not replace Dwell's narrators.
Does BibleScroll have an audio Bible?
It has voice narration as a Premium feature. Dwell is built around audio and has far more voices.
Which has more translations?
Dwell lists 14. BibleScroll's free text is the King James Version, with more English translations in Premium.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people listen in one app and read in another.
Does BibleScroll work on Android?
Yes, on Google Play and the App Store.
Try BibleScroll free
One verse per swipe. Full King James text free. AI help on any verse.