A Hallow alternative for reading scripture
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Hallow centers on guided prayer and meditation, with a subscription after a free trial. BibleScroll centers on reading: one King James verse per swipe, with an AI to explain it. If you want Bible text first and free to start, BibleScroll fits. If you want guided prayer audio, Hallow fits.
Best for: You want a free-to-start Bible feed with AI chat.
Not for: You want guided audio prayer and meditation. Hallow is built for that.
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 | Hallow | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Reading the Bible one verse at a time | Guided prayer, meditation, Bible, sleep |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes. Free version includes hundreds of prayers |
| Paid plan (U.S.) | Premium, price shown in the app | $69.99/yr, $9.99/mo, or $119.99/yr family (own help page) |
| Free trial | Not stated | Paid plans start with a free trial (own help page) |
| Rating | 4.5 stars from 22 ratings (App Store, Oct 24, 2026) | 4.89 stars from about 380,700 ratings |
What Hallow charges
Hallow's help center (fetched October 24, 2026) says the app is free to download and you do not need a subscription to use it. Its U.S. paid plans are an Individual Annual plan at $69.99 a year, an Individual Monthly plan at $9.99 a month, and a Friends and Family Annual plan at $119.99 a year for up to six members. Prices exclude tax and vary by country and store.
What you get with BibleScroll
BibleScroll is free to start with the full King James text, a daily verse and 10 saved verses. It does not offer guided prayers or sleep meditations, which are Hallow's core. It offers a verse feed, AI study on any verse, six reading plans, voice narration and a home-screen widget.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hallow free?
Hallow says it is free to download and that a paid subscription is optional. Its help page lists U.S. plans of $69.99 a year or $9.99 a month.
Does BibleScroll have guided prayers?
No. BibleScroll is for reading and studying scripture. Use a prayer app alongside it if you want guided prayers.
Is BibleScroll Catholic?
No. The free text is the King James Version. Premium adds more English translations, including Douay-Rheims.
Which is cheaper?
BibleScroll is free to start. Compare the Premium price in the app with Hallow's listed plans if you need paid features.
Try BibleScroll free
One verse per swipe. Full King James text free. AI help on any verse.