Looking for an Olive Tree Bible App alternative?
Midvash is Bible & Devotional: your daily moment with God and a study Bible, on the web or in the iOS and Android app, that opens with nothing to install.
Olive Tree has been a trusted mobile Bible companion for years. This page is an honest comparison so you can pick the right tool for your study.
Olive Tree (owned by HarperCollins Christian Publishing) is a well-built Bible study app: clean reading, notes and highlights that sync across devices, and a paid store for premium translations, commentaries, and study Bibles. The app experience is polished. We’re not here to claim parity with their syncing notes ecosystem or their store library. What we built is different: on the web or in the iOS and Android app, a devotional Session of about 5 minutes a day (theme, psalm, guided prayer, prayer requests), and a study Bible with 80+ versions, Greek and Hebrew, dictionary, characters, theology, cross-references, and commentaries that opens in any browser. If you’re invested in Olive Tree’s notes ecosystem and your premium translations, stay. If you want a daily devotional and study without buying book by book, Midvash may serve you better.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Midvash | Olive Tree Bible App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Bible reading open; Pro subscription | Free base + paid in-app purchases |
| Install | Web with no install + iOS and Android apps | iOS / Android / desktop app |
| Bible versions | 80+ versions | Many, premium ones cost extra |
| Notes & highlights sync | With an account, across web and apps | Yes, across devices |
| Reading plans | Yes, on the web and in the app | Yes |
| Audio Bible | In Midvash Pro | Available (some paid) |
| Bible dictionary | Full, on the web | In-app purchases |
| Character studies | Major biblical figures | Not available |
| Theology terms | Curated glossary | Not available |
| Cross-references | Inline | Inline |
| Gospel harmony | Synoptic side-by-side | Not available |
| AI study assistant | In Midvash Pro | Not available |
| Sign-up required | No, to read | Account needed for sync |
| Shareable URLs | Every verse, term, character | In-app primarily |
| Cross-device access | Any browser + iOS and Android apps | Within the app ecosystem |
| Web-first, no app needed | Yes, on the web | App-first |
When Olive Tree Bible App is the better choice
- •You take notes regularly and want them synced across your phone, tablet, and computer.
- •You’ve already invested in premium translations or commentaries in their store.
- •You want a large paid library of study books inside the app.
- •You want reading plans and audio Bibles in one app.
When Midvash might serve you better
- You don’t want to pay per translation or commentary.
- You want to study in any browser, on any device, with no install.
- You want a curated dictionary, theology, and character library, with no account needed.
- You want an AI study companion in context (Midvash Pro).
- You want a short daily devotional and a study Bible, on the web or in the app.
Our posture
Olive Tree has built a polished app trusted by many. We honor that. Midvash takes a different shape: a daily devotional and a study Bible, on the web and in the app, no bookstore. Use whichever helps you abide in the Word.
“I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Midvash sync my notes across devices?
Creating notes is part of Midvash Pro, and favorites and highlights require an account. If syncing lots of notes across devices is at the center of how you study, Olive Tree is a mature choice.
How much does Midvash cost?
Reading the Bible on the web is open, with no account needed. Midvash Pro is a paid subscription that adds AI study, audio, and notes.
Do I have to install anything?
Not to read the Bible or use the daily devotional: the web opens in any browser. For offline reading, install the iOS or Android app.
Does Midvash work on iOS and Android?
Yes. There are native iOS and Android apps, with the daily devotional Session (about 5 minutes) and offline Bible reading.
Does Midvash have reading plans like Olive Tree?
Yes. Reading plans are available on the web and in the app.
Does Midvash have audio Bibles?
Read-aloud audio is part of Midvash Pro. For a broad selection of audio Bibles, Olive Tree may offer more.
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