2022-08-10
Request a feature
Thanks for this app.
May I request even larger font sizes of Bible text.
Updating
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#64 in Top Free iPad Apps > Reference
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#35 in Top Grossing iPad Apps > Reference
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Description
The ESV Bible app was designed to be the most beautiful and intuitive Bible app available. The app includes free resources such as interactive reading plans, audio streaming, and free access to the full ESV Global Study Bible.
• Read. Dig into the English Standard Version via an elegant interface designed specifically for mobile devices. Quick access to cross-references, split-screen reading, and a distraction-free reader’s mode make it easy to engage with God’s Word on a deeper level.
• Free Reading Plans. Make Scripture reading a habit with 60+ Bible reading plans featuring content from well-known Bible teachers such as Jen Wilkin, Paul Tripp, Charles Spurgeon, Nancy Guthrie, Kevin DeYoung, Gloria Furman, and more. New reading plans are added every month.
• Study. Read the ESV Global Study Bible alongside the biblical text for free. Subscribe to one of our paid plans at ESV.org to unlock additional study resources, like the ESV Study Bible, ESV Archaeology Study Bible, Preaching the Word commentary series, and more.
• Audio. Stream a free audio reading of any passage (internet connection required).
• Search. Search the Bible by reference, keyword, or phrase with lightning speed.
• Write. Capture your ideas and reflections while listening to a sermon or during Bible study in personal notes attached to specific passages.
• Highlight. Highlight and bookmark favorite verses with just two taps.
• Sync. Sync your highlighted verses, personal notes, and bookmarks with ESV.org—giving you access to all of your personal content from any device.
• Share. Share verses with friends and family via text message, email, Facebook, and Twitter.
What's New in Version 4.2.7
• Fixed a bug in Plans where readings could shift to previous calendar days.
• Several minor design improvements.
Seller
Name
Crossway
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
4.2.7
Size
43.6 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 12.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.0 of 5 (25 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2022-07-02
Weird voice over at Mt 4:24
I really like this app esp the voice over function. However, there’s this weird voice over at Mt 4:24 that’s quite eerie.
2022-04-17
Cannot copy multiple verses
Recently I’ve been unable to select and copy more than one verse. Could you fix that please? Thanks
2019-05-16
Matthew 17:21 is missing. Please check.
Matthew 17:21 is missing. Please check.
2019-02-13
Efficient in bringing excellent experience to readers
I am really impressed by the efficiency and excellence service the team is doing to bring forth a highly pleasant experience for the users. I was just commenting a few days back on how the new update has disrupted the plan I was following closely and here the team is working hard on it so that we can continue with the wonderful plan you have provided. Truly your excellent service brings all glory to God! Your team has set a very high standard and example for Christian ministry to follow suit.
2018-11-28
Good simple app but not updated
Hoping for updates for iPhone X
2018-07-21
Beautifully crafted
Aesthetically pleasing makes it an extra joy to read God’s Word.
2018-07-03
The ESV study Bible
Am extremely pleased with this app especially my ability to use the esv study bible.
Just 1 suggestion is that please do allow for me to click on the multiple links for the verses from the same book as seen in the STUDY bible.
For example, if there is a reference in brackets in the study bible for genesis chapter 21 22 and 25, when I click the pop up will only show chapter 25 and the respective verse.
2018-04-09
Looking forward to iPhone X upgrade
Great app overall but hoping to see improvements in compatibility to the iPhone X
2017-11-17
Audio stops frequently after the latest update
It used to work faultlessly with audio but since the last update, audio stops periodically even with good WiFi connection. It can’t resume by itself. In many occasions when the play button is pressed again, it’d repeat just the last verse and stuck again. I hope this can be rectified in the next update.
2015-04-20
Impressed, blessed
Beautifully designed, and so many tools and resources made freely available, really well done.
2015-04-14
5 star bible version with a 5star mobile app
Now I can explore the bible in greater detail with this app. Just as God has engraved my name in the palm of His hand, today we can study His Word at the Palm of our hand!
2015-04-13
It's beautiful.
It reads beautifully. Readers mode. Study notes. All beautifully implemented. Thank you Crossway.
2015-01-13
Great
Great translation and app!
2015-01-13
Really Thankful For This App!
This app has been (continues to be) a great help to me.
Thank you also for updating the features and bug fixes frequently.
2014-01-25
App still crashing after update
Hi, the iPad app is still crashing after the update to fix the problem. Please help to fix soonest as it's now entirely unusable on my iPad. Thanks
2014-01-24
App review
The new update still didn't work for iPhone5. It crashes when I open the app. I haven't even got passed the somewhat tutorial part yet. Pls fix it as I really like using this app. Especially for my bible readings.
2014-01-20
Short live
The ipad version crashes upon launch. It does set you on edge. My iphone seems ok with it. Thx for rectifying it urgently.
2014-01-19
App keeps crashing pls update!
App crashes for both iphone and ipad. Please update!!!
2014-01-17
Bad update. (AGAIN)
The app crashes at launch since the new update. Please rectify the problem!
2014-01-16
select verse
when we click on a book > chapter.. we are not able to select the verses, pls fix
2014-01-10
Fantastic app!
Still crashing at launch since the update in Dec 13. :(
2014-01-09
Crashing
Before updating, this app worked wonderfully. But now it keeps crashing when I try to open it. Please fix the app, it was working really well
2014-01-07
Crash Problems still not fixed
Hi, the app update hasn't fixed the crash problems at the start up. The same problem still occurs for my iPhone 4 and iPad 2, both on iOS 7. Would appreciate a fix! Thank you.
2013-12-29
App keeps crashing on IPhone
The app still keeps crashing when I launch it.
2013-12-20
Please fix it.
Latest update still crash upon load on iPad mini.
2013-12-19
crash n burn
app keeps crashing on ipad2 even though latest update is supposedly to fix it. disappointing
2013-12-19
New Version
App still keeps crashing upon launching.
2013-12-17
Too small
After the update, the font cannot be adjusted and its too small.
2013-12-13
Updated version keeps crashing
Pls fix this problem. App keeps crashing whenever I try to open it
2013-10-20
Love it
I needed a simple offline bible. This met my needs superbly.
2012-03-05
Second t none.
The title says it all, this bible app's the most comfortable for me.
2010-09-24
Great app!
For a free app, the ESV Bible is an excellent product with a simple, clean & great UI with a great accompanying user experience. Thanks Crossway for your work with this app & making it free across all platforms.
2010-08-20
Good features
I like the SnapBack feature that was added. Easy to cross reference verses and SnapBack to the original verse quickly.
Easy to highlight, make favourite and even send verses to friends via email.
Would like to have the ability to change background and font colours and Jesus' Words in red, in future updates.
2010-07-01
To God be the glory!
Thank you for the update! This is the Bible translation which I would strongly recommend for all my friends out there!
2010-06-29
iOS4
Hi
This is a great app for simple basic functions but may I have this updated to be compatible with iOS4 please? It crashes every time I try to highlight a verse. It appears that the text can't be highlighted now.
2010-04-26
Great
Thanks for making the esv free here!
2010-03-19
Excellent app!
I can search for verses, highlight them, write notes, view the verses in different text sizes. Friendly app and indeed, best of all, it's free! Thank God!