Reference app screenshots with a serif headline
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From the top 100 free Reference apps on the US App Store, read on October 9, 2026. Screenshots are the developers’ own, shown from Apple’s servers with a link to each app.
The numbers
Apps that do it
21% 21 of 100
Screenshots that do it
15% 86 of 566
The top ten
3 of 10 against 18 of the other 90
86 of the 566 Reference screenshots read (15%) do this, across 21 of the top 100 apps (21%). 3 of the top ten do it (30%), against 18 of the other 90 (20%): the top ten do it more than the rest. Of the 23 categories read so far, Reference is 1st for this. It is most common in Reference (21% of apps) and least common in Navigation (0%).
12 examples from the chart.
12 of the 86 Reference app screenshots with a serif headline, one from each app, the highest on the chart first.
“Listen to the Bible”
“Connect Daily With God's Word”
“Grow closer to God throughout the day”
“Connect with God”
“FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”
“Bible Study Made Simple”
“Read the whole Bible”
“Scan & Identify”
“#1 Modern Bible App”
“Snap a photo. Read menus, signs, and documents instantly.”
“Pray All Five, Every Day”
What these screenshots say, word for word.
The words on 40 of the 81 that carry any, as each app wrote them.
“Listen to the Bible”
wherever you goBible · #3 · screenshot 4“Connect Daily With God's Word”
Build a daily habit of prayer, Scripture, and reflection.Bible Chat: Daily Devotional · #5 · screenshot 1“Grow closer to God throughout the day”
Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer · #9 · screenshot 1“Connect with God”
Anywhere You AreBible Path: Prayers & Widgets · #13 · screenshot 1“FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”
“Life changing. Truly awesome.” | “This is where my soul is finding peace for the first time.” | “By far the best app on my phone.”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 2“Bible Study Made Simple”
Haven - Bible Chat · #16 · screenshot 1“Read the whole Bible”
BibleScroll: Christian Focus · #22 · screenshot 6“Scan & Identify”
AntiqSnap: Antique Identifier · #36 · screenshot 1“#1 Modern Bible App”
“This is the best low pressure way to get into the Bible!” -Kylie Mcrae “I never knew how much tea was in the Bible until I listened to Bible Bff” -Amelia CarnsBible Bff-Modern Bible Stories · #37 · screenshot 1“Snap a photo. Read menus, signs, and documents instantly.”
Easy to Read&Translate · #40 · screenshot 1“Pray All Five, Every Day”
Prayer times, a streak and a few minutes of dhikr after each salah.Niyat: Quran, Prayer & Dua · #49 · screenshot 1“Listen to the Bible on the go”
Dwell: Audio Bible · #59 · screenshot 1“Bible Verse Widgets for Home Screen”
#Bible - Verse of the Day · #65 · screenshot 1“Calm your mind”
through - prayerAbide: Bible Prayer Meditation · #68 · screenshot 1“Never lose sight of His Word”
Bible Widget · #78 · screenshot 1“LIVE SPORT, ALWAYS ON!”
Streameast - Live sports, IPTV · #80 · screenshot 1“The Ascension App”
Ascension: Catholic Bible · #91 · screenshot 1“Identify antiques in seconds”
Antique Identifier - Relic · #94 · screenshot 1“DISCOVER WHERE YOU'RE FROM 🌍”
Family Tree Maker & Heritage · #96 · screenshot 1“Build a daily Bible habit with plans”
Bible · #3 · screenshot 6“A Daily Verse On Your Screen”
Stay connected to Scripture every time you glance at your phone.Bible Chat: Daily Devotional · #5 · screenshot 3“Customizable Bible verse widgets”
Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer · #9 · screenshot 2“Interact with God's Wisdom”
How does Matthew 11:28 relate to finding peace?“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest”Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets · #13 · screenshot 2“Read the bible with guidance”
Haven - Bible Chat · #16 · screenshot 3“Get Market Value”
AntiqSnap: Antique Identifier · #36 · screenshot 2“Bible stories told Modern & Simple”
Bible Bff-Modern Bible Stories · #37 · screenshot 2“Read any article. Translate and read it fluently.”
Easy to Read&Translate · #40 · screenshot 2“The #1 Muslim App”
★★★★★ 4.9 RATED 4.9 ON THE US APP STORE“This app blocks social medias and any app you are addicted to and won't unlock it until you say you've prayed. ... I've been able to wake up for fajr much more and read more of the Quran.”Niyat: Quran, Prayer & Dua · #49 · screenshot 2“While you listen to Scripture, read along”
Dwell: Audio Bible · #59 · screenshot 2“Bible Verse Widgets for Lock Screen”
#Bible - Verse of the Day · #65 · screenshot 4“Rest your thoughts”
Reconnect your spiritAbide: Bible Prayer Meditation · #68 · screenshot 2“Add God's Word to your home screen”
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. Psalm 23:1”Bible Widget · #78 · screenshot 2“INSTANT LIVE SPORT UPDATES”
Streameast - Live sports, IPTV · #80 · screenshot 2“Read Along with Transcripts”
Follow every word of Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year podcasts with transcripts on the screenAscension: Catholic Bible · #91 · screenshot 3“Learn about the History”
The #1 rated antique appAntique Identifier - Relic · #94 · screenshot 2“SEE YOUR ETHNIC MIX💠”
Family Tree Maker & Heritage · #96 · screenshot 2“A Plan For Every Season Of Life”
Step-by-step Bible journeys for whatever you're going through.Bible Chat: Daily Devotional · #5 · screenshot 4“Hourly verses, quotes, and prayers”
“I am grateful for my prayers being answered.”Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer · #9 · screenshot 3“Listen to the Bible On the Go”
Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets · #13 · screenshot 3“Add a daily verse to your lock screen”
Haven - Bible Chat · #16 · screenshot 4
Top ten Reference apps that do it.
- #3Bible2 of its 6 screenshots
- #5Bible Chat: Daily Devotional5 of its 6 screenshots
- #9Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer6 of its 6 screenshots
The same tactic in other categories.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | 21% 21 of 100 | 15% 86 of 566 | 3 of 10 |
| Shopping | 18% 18 of 100 | 12% 67 of 562 | 1 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 17% 17 of 100 | 12% 64 of 540 | 0 of 10 |
| News | 16% 16 of 98 | 15% 80 of 517 | 2 of 10 |
| Finance | 12% 12 of 100 | 9% 53 of 581 | 1 of 10 |
| Medical | 12% 12 of 100 | 11% 59 of 548 | 3 of 10 |
| Travel | 12% 12 of 100 | 10% 54 of 561 | 0 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 11% 11 of 100 | 8% 45 of 574 | 2 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 11% 11 of 100 | 9% 50 of 556 | 2 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 10% 10 of 99 | 7% 39 of 564 | 4 of 10 |
| Productivity | 8% 8 of 99 | 8% 45 of 551 | 2 of 10 |
| Education | 8% 8 of 100 | 7% 38 of 555 | 0 of 10 |
| Business | 7% 7 of 100 | 4% 21 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 7% 7 of 100 | 4% 23 of 544 | 1 of 10 |
| Games | 6% 6 of 100 | 2% 11 of 567 | 0 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 6% 6 of 100 | 6% 35 of 566 | 0 of 10 |
| Music | 5% 5 of 100 | 5% 25 of 550 | 1 of 10 |
| Sports | 5% 5 of 100 | 3% 18 of 558 | 0 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 4% 4 of 100 | 4% 24 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| Utilities | 4% 4 of 100 | 4% 21 of 549 | 0 of 10 |
| Weather | 3% 3 of 100 | 2% 13 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 2% 2 of 100 | 1% 7 of 507 | 1 of 10 |
| Navigation | 0% 0 of 99 | 0% 0 of 566 | 0 of 10 |
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Tells you to do something58% of these screenshots, against 45% of all Reference screenshots
- Illustration or mascot44% of these screenshots, against 33% of all Reference screenshots
- Background is the icon’s colour59% of these screenshots, against 49% of all Reference screenshots
- Orange29% of these screenshots, against 19% of all Reference screenshots
- Yellow12% of these screenshots, against 3% of all Reference screenshots
- Says “you” or “your”33% of these screenshots, against 27% of all Reference screenshots
More in look
- Light71%
- Gradient background65%
- Background is the icon’s colour64%
- A word in a different colour53%
- High contrast words45%
- Blue43%
- Black, white or grey41%
- Dark41%
- Orange40%
- Solid background39%
- Low contrast words30%
- Photo background27%
- Teal23%
- Green22%
- Pattern or texture16%
- Red16%
- Rounded headline type12%
- Yellow11%
- The app itself is the background8%
- Condensed or display type4%
- Purple4%
- Pink3%
Questions, answered from the chart.
How many top Reference apps have App Store screenshots with a serif headline?
21 of the top 100 Reference apps (21%) have at least one, and 86 of their 566 screenshots (15%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free chart on October 9, 2026.
Which Reference apps have App Store screenshots with a serif headline?
In the top ten: Bible (#3), Bible Chat: Daily Devotional (#5) and Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer (#9). Further down the chart: Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets (#13), Hallow: Prayer & Meditation (#15), Haven - Bible Chat (#16), BibleScroll: Christian Focus (#22) and AntiqSnap: Antique Identifier (#36), and 13 more.
Should my Reference app have App Store screenshots with a serif headline?
The chart shows who does it, not whether it would work for your app. 3 of the top ten Reference apps do it (30%), against 18 of the other 90 (20%), so the top ten do it more than the rest. Ten apps is a small group, so read that as a description of this chart and not as a rule.
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