14 Best Bible Apps That'll Help You Read Scriptures on the Go
Read God's word with just the push of a button.
A couple of decades ago, Christians had to buy tiny-fonted, abridged pocket Bibles to carry God's word with them throughout the day. Today, you can just download a Bible app to your smartphone and have the whole scripture at your finger tips. Some Bible apps even offer multiple translations, Bibles in different languages, commentaries, the ability to highlight and take notes, and maps and photos as extra resource material. But sorting through the hundreds of Bible apps in the App Store to find the best is a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack. That's where we come in. We've gathered 11 of the best Bible apps around to help you keep God's word near at all times.
So, whether you're in line at the grocery store, waiting for a meeting to start at work, browsing your phone before bed, or in any kind of situation where you just want to take a peek at the Bible, these apps have got you covered.
Sermon Audio
Free
If you're interested in listening to a sermon, whether you're on the go or you'd like some inspiring words while you get things done around the house, this app has tons to choose from. You can listen to local sermons or ones from around the country, and there's even an option to download them and listen offline, which comes in handy for traveling or going on a run.
She Reads
Free
This app is all about creating a community of women around the Bible. It includes multiple translations of the Bible as well as reading plans, and it allows you to highlight and make notes in the virtual Bible.
Scourby YouBible
$19.99
The audio of the entire Bible is available in this app, if you're more inclined to listen than to read. The passages are available for you to follow along to the recordings, and it even has a sleep timer you can set if you want to listen before bed.
Bible
Free
If you're going to have one Bible app, this is the one to get. This app contains over 1,000 versions of the book so you can find the exact translation and language you want to read it in. You can also select reading plans to dive in at your own pace and highlight, bookmark, or take notes on the copy you're reading.
KJV Bible: King James Version
Free
If you're a fan of the King James version of the Bible, this app is for you. It works even without an internet connection, and it sends you daily chapters to read so you never forget. You can also save your favorite verses to look back on later.
ESV Bible
Free
If your preferred version of the Bible is the English Standard Version, this app is the most simple way to get solely that translation. One of the standout features of this app is its free reading plans. You can work through the whole text in a year or choose one of the month-long reading sessions on something specific like the proverbs. Whatever reading timeline suits you best, this app is here.
Bible.is
Free
This app prides itself on having the most language translations of the Bible of any mobile app. It has over 1,800 languages available. Many of them are also available as audio books in this app, so you can keep reading even while you're driving, doing chores, or in any other situation where you can't stop and read the words yourself.
One Bible - Study Faith Daily
Free
This app offers the ability to see Jesus' words in red to enhance your reading of the Lord's word. You can also customize the font and theme of the app for the best reading experience, take notes, and explore by topic if you want to see what God has said throughout the Bible on a particular subject.
Glo Bible
Free
In this app, the verses link out to videos, pictures, maps, etc. that help give you a better understanding of the Bible's context. You can see where the frequently mentioned locations really are, read an article about that section that offers extra insight, and more.
Logos Bible Study Tools
Free
This is a Bible study app, so it's a little more intense than your average mobile Bible. But if you're looking to really understand the context of the word of God, this app is for you. It comes with an array of dictionaries and reference guides to help explain passages, and you can easily flip back and forth between the Bible and its resource material with the app's split screen feature.
Bible App by Olive Tree
Free
This app will track your reading progress so you can see how much of the Bible you've read. You can also compare versions side-by-side or access study notes right alongside the text. If the Logos version of Bible study was a little intense for you, the Olive Tree study app may be more up your alley.
Blue Letter Bible
Free
As another study Bible, this one offers the unique opportunity to read the Bible in Greek or Hebrew with its helpful translation notes. You can also read English versions of the bible and different translations side-by-side. This app also contains text and audio commentary to further your knowledge of the verses.
Bible Gateway
Free
This app contains 90 translations of the Bible, but one of its biggest draws are its resources and reading plans. In addition to its available biblical commentary notes, you can choose from several reading plans. Those will help you learn to read the Bible in chronological or historical order in a year or, if you're feeling gusty, you can take the 90-day reading challenge.
Faithlife Study Bible
Free
In addition to photos and infographics to provide extra context for the Bible, this app helps you come to your own conclusions about what the Lord's word means in certain sections. As the app's description says, "Rather than tell you what to think, the Faithlife Study Bible helps you learn how to think about a text and work toward deeper understanding. When tradition and scholarship present diverging views on a passage, the notes explain the interpretive options, encouraging you to reach your own conclusions."
Martha Sorren is a freelance writer for Bustle, Refinery29, Woman's Day, and INSIDER.
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