I am a proponent of using physical bibles, but I also love the vast array of tools available to help us learn and grow. Here are my top five Bible apps.
I use Olive Tree. I’ve had it for over 15 years and have many, many translations and commentaries. I like being able to use a translation then using a different commentary. Such as a NKKJ with a ESV study commentary.
the olive tree app hands down. it has an easy UI. i love how i can have 2 books of my choice open at the same time for referencing. i can customize almost everything, make folders for notes, it has a nice sized book store, the highlight feature is really good. overall the customization of the app is what i love. the only downside is some translations aren’t free. oh and the search engine is awesome!
My top five starts and ends with eSword. Tried ‘em all and always come back to it. The desktop apps (Mac, PC) are great, but it’s on tablets (iOS, Android) that it really shines. With hundreds of additional free resources available (commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, lexicons etc), along with all the major translations (many free, a few paid), I’ve found it absolutely indispensable.
The only thing that is super annoying is that there isn't a personal account. You delete it, you're finished. No login options, no personal accounts. That's an enormous problem.
Literal Bible App is just Incredible ! Very easy to navigate. I love the study features too. After using many Bible apps this by far is the most useful. The only reason I first downloaded it was it didn't use and permissions!; like access to my private contact phone numbers and other private files.
Aack, I was late! 😭 LOVE You Version for quick comparisons of translations. Have the Filament for my NLT Bible; haven't used it a lot yet, but it looks very helpful.
Good informative video Tim, about bible apps. By watching your video, we know that, how much GOD loved us, HE gave us HIS WORD in abundance, where ever we go, we are super enriched with HIS WORD, the only thing required by us is, we had to know how nearer, we are, to HIS coming and how important for all of us, to be busy with HIS WORD.... Thank you, Tim, for all your videos.. GOD bless you and your family, Tim
I like literal word for the simplicity of use. But my favorite is blue letter bible, for the resources. BLB has interlinear bible, commentaries, and lots of different translations. And you can have two different translations side by side.
Streetlights is my weekly go to Bible app resource. Just to hear the word & teaching in a more creative poetry (lofi) format is addicting.😊 I hate get interpreted! Love hearing Jackie Hill perry on the ESV app too. I didn't know about the last one! Thx.
I have been using the Olive Tree and It is great, I also use the Blue Letter app also works great. I am surprised you did not mention either of these. They must both be in your top 20.
I have Life Bible (formerly Tecarta Bible), with Strong’s concordance. A long time ago because I was so confused about sound doctrine. I started to avoid all other Bible teachers online. And strictly read and studied the king James version using the Strong’s concordance for definitions of words. Which is in line with what apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians. Ephesians 4:13-14 KJVS Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: [14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 😊
If you've already purchased Logos Bible software, then their Bible app will probably be #1 for you. The functionality is amazing -- but Logos can be downright costly.
I've heard that from a couple other people,@@microstrader . I don't know, for myself, because I have a paid version. It's nice to know there are free resources nowadays. Thirty years ago -- that wasn't the case.
There is a learning curve,@@RevDavidReyes . It is very customizable -- there are a lot of free classes/tutorials on their website as well as CZcams channel.
Olive tree - you version- parallel plus- filament- olive tree I also have study bibles so you don’t have to carry a 5 pound book - great for everything a lot like you version
Literal Word is a very well designed Bible reader. It gets my top vote. I just wish they had more translations available (ie. NKJV). For paid commentaries and study Bibles, OliveTree and Logos are both very good. Life Bible by Tecarta is also a decent design.
I guess technology has left me behind a little. I prefer physical books, Bibles or Novels. But I don't use my phone for much more than texts and calls. On my computer I like Biblegateway, past that I don't use anything at all. I have like 10 Bibles downloaded to my Kindle that I mostly don't use.
You get what you pay for. If you're really into serious bible study, scholarly books are a must - lexicons, bible dictionaries, commentaries, study bibles. If you're into these, the top 3 are Logos, Accordance, and Olivetree.
I like Olive Tree. One downside is that it is not entirely free - the app is but additional bibles and commentaries are not. Over time I’ve built a great library though and it’s very functional and easy to use. 😊
Check out Catena if you haven’t yet. Massive library of historical commentaries for nearly every verse of the Bible. Has ante-nicene fathers, Haydock, Spurgeon, Reformation thinkers, etc. Awesome stuff.
I don’t disagree with your selections, but I’m surprised why Logos Bible Software is not among them. It’s the one all of the “professional clergy class” spend lots of $$$ on adding to their linked library and helps them prepare sermons, although Logos has a free version (which I am learning to use) that is quite functional. Why didn’t it “make the cut?”
The biggest challenge I have with these apps is that they do not provide any true Hebrew lexicon for the Scriptures. For instance, even with Strongs, you are limited in finding out whether a word is a noun or verb, masculine feminine, etc.
@anickelsworthbiblereviews I spent fifteen bucks on the BDB lexicon in the logos app. It's better than nothing. It kind of forces you to learn the Hebrew alphabet and basic word structure, at the very least, in order to use it effectively.
Holy Bible + Audio O&1 Tecnologia. (Brown bible icon in android store) I have a Bible app without all the Bells and whistles that i don't need, I simply want to hear audio, have it read the books of the bible to me when I'm doing other things, and without collecting & sharing all my personal data. Great male voice, sounds like I'm watching an old movie.
Paul's letter to the Galatians was Holy Scripture when Paul wrote it. He did not need some council that meets more than 4 centuries later to determine that it was Scripture. In Galatians Paul makes it clear that he does not get his authority from Apostolic Succession and even records the time that he rebuked "The Pope" Gal.2:11. Read the entire first 2 chapters and you will see that Paul was the first Protestant.
By definition, the word catholic means 'universal,' and from the earliest days following the Church's founding, it has pressed to be the universal faith of humanity. Often, this has caused conflicts with other religions that wish to be the universal faith, both within and outside of the Christian tradition. Put Roman Catholic in it it is a different religion!!!!!!! Christ is King!!
I use Olive Tree. I’ve had it for over 15 years and have many, many translations and commentaries. I like being able to use a translation then using a different commentary. Such as a NKKJ with a ESV study commentary.
the olive tree app hands down. it has an easy UI. i love how i can have 2 books of my choice open at the same time for referencing. i can customize almost everything, make folders for notes, it has a nice sized book store, the highlight feature is really good. overall the customization of the app is what i love. the only downside is some translations aren’t free.
oh and the search engine is awesome!
My top five starts and ends with eSword. Tried ‘em all and always come back to it. The desktop apps (Mac, PC) are great, but it’s on tablets (iOS, Android) that it really shines. With hundreds of additional free resources available (commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, lexicons etc), along with all the major translations (many free, a few paid), I’ve found it absolutely indispensable.
My favorite for over 10 years!
The only thing that is super annoying is that there isn't a personal account. You delete it, you're finished. No login options, no personal accounts. That's an enormous problem.
Thanks. I had not heard of a few of those. Appreciate the information and that you put insets showing them on the video.
Absolutely love the Olive Tree Bible app, it’s so clean and easy to customize. Although, you have to pay for add-ons.
Literal Bible App is just Incredible ! Very easy to navigate. I love the study features too.
After using many Bible apps this by far is the most useful.
The only reason I first downloaded it was it didn't use and permissions!; like access to my private contact phone numbers and other private files.
Aack, I was late! 😭 LOVE You Version for quick comparisons of translations. Have the Filament for my NLT Bible; haven't used it a lot yet, but it looks very helpful.
Thank you, Brother Tim 🌹⭐🌹
Good informative video Tim, about bible apps. By watching your video, we know that, how much GOD loved us, HE gave us HIS WORD in abundance, where ever we go, we are super enriched with HIS WORD, the only thing required by us is, we had to know how nearer, we are, to HIS coming and how important for all of us, to be busy with HIS WORD.... Thank you, Tim, for all your videos.. GOD bless you and your family, Tim
As always, thank you for another great video. ps Love the Theocracy shirt!
Love YouVersion! The literal word app seems super useful.
Blue letter Bible is an awesome app!
I have that one too.
You talk too fast. I couldn''t hear what App No. 5 was. or maybe if you also show app. thanks..
Filament Bible app. I put it on the screen beside me as well.
bro ur voice is mad calming, W mans for making this vid. LETS GET CLOSEE TO GOD TOGETHER!🎉🎉🎉
I like literal word for the simplicity of use. But my favorite is blue letter bible, for the resources. BLB has interlinear bible, commentaries, and lots of different translations. And you can have two different translations side by side.
Streetlights is my weekly go to Bible app resource. Just to hear the word & teaching in a more creative poetry (lofi) format is addicting.😊 I hate get interpreted! Love hearing Jackie Hill perry on the ESV app too. I didn't know about the last one! Thx.
I have been using the Olive Tree and It is great, I also use the Blue Letter app also works great. I am surprised you did not mention either of these. They must both be in your top 20.
I tried to keep to five with the most free options I use.
Great list! I have and use all of them except accordance which I will change right after I finish this comment. 👍
Dwell, really good bible in a year plans
As an Android guy, I LOVE the BART Bible app. I just wish it had more resources (copyrights on Bible translations are a major pet peeve of mine).
Howdy Dojo!
I have Life Bible (formerly Tecarta Bible), with Strong’s concordance. A long time ago because I was so confused about sound doctrine. I started to avoid all other Bible teachers online. And strictly read and studied the king James version using the Strong’s concordance for definitions of words. Which is in line with what apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians.
Ephesians 4:13-14 KJVS
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: [14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
😊
I use The Pastor's Study Bible and Matthew Henry's Commentary Bible.
My top 5 are:
1. Accordance
2. Logos
3. Olive Tree
4. e-Sword
5. You Version
Blue Letter Bible has some nice features.
I mainly use Olive Tree Bible App. Second is the LSB App by Accordance on iPhone.
Third is Blue Letter Bible App.
I like logos. But have others.
You could have provided links or at least the names of the apps. Good stuff!
If you've already purchased Logos Bible software, then their Bible app will probably be #1 for you. The functionality is amazing -- but Logos can be downright costly.
Yep. Free was the focus here.
Even the free version is great for a lay person, IMHO.
I've heard that from a couple other people,@@microstrader . I don't know, for myself, because I have a paid version. It's nice to know there are free resources nowadays. Thirty years ago -- that wasn't the case.
I have Logos and honestly it’s just too cluttered for me…
There is a learning curve,@@RevDavidReyes . It is very customizable -- there are a lot of free classes/tutorials on their website as well as CZcams channel.
Olive tree - you version- parallel plus- filament- olive tree I also have study bibles so you don’t have to carry a 5 pound book - great for everything a lot like you version
Literal Word is a very well designed Bible reader. It gets my top vote. I just wish they had more translations available (ie. NKJV). For paid commentaries and study Bibles, OliveTree and Logos are both very good. Life Bible by Tecarta is also a decent design.
I guess technology has left me behind a little. I prefer physical books, Bibles or Novels. But I don't use my phone for much more than texts and calls. On my computer I like Biblegateway, past that I don't use anything at all. I have like 10 Bibles downloaded to my Kindle that I mostly don't use.
I’m with you. In fact I made a video on that topic, and even mentioned it toward the end of the video.
My 3: Ascension Catholic, YouVersion, and Filament.
You get what you pay for. If you're really into serious bible study, scholarly books are a must - lexicons, bible dictionaries, commentaries, study bibles. If you're into these, the top 3 are Logos, Accordance, and Olivetree.
I prefer paying for physical books.
I have You Version & Blue Letter Bible.
I like Olive Tree. One downside is that it is not entirely free - the app is but additional bibles and commentaries are not. Over time I’ve built a great library though and it’s very functional and easy to use. 😊
Right. I may do a top five paid apps soon.
E-sword Android and PC gets it for me!😊📖
I used e-sword years ago and liked it.
Check out Catena if you haven’t yet. Massive library of historical commentaries for nearly every verse of the Bible. Has ante-nicene fathers, Haydock, Spurgeon, Reformation thinkers, etc. Awesome stuff.
I have Catena and LOVE IT!
I came to the comments to recommend Catena, too
I also use the Bible Study app by Olive Tree. Any opinion on the one?
It’s nice but it can get expensive.
Life Bible...once Tecarta.
Would have been useful to put in the comment below the video a link to each apps mentioned
They are really easy to look up,
Literal Word app now has the LSB as well as the KJV, ESV, and NASB95
Yes. I mentioned that in the video. Love it.
It's my favorite Bible App as well, followed by YouVersion. @@anickelsworthbiblereviews
We have the same top two.
I don’t disagree with your selections, but I’m surprised why Logos Bible Software is not among them. It’s the one all of the “professional clergy class” spend lots of $$$ on adding to their linked library and helps them prepare sermons, although Logos has a free version (which I am learning to use) that is quite functional. Why didn’t it “make the cut?”
Notice the title says FREE. I focused on apps that have the most usable free features.
@@anickelsworthbiblereviews got it. Thank you for your quick response and your clips.
I understand the skepticism but i use The Scriptures 2009 and verify everything with the KJV.
NKJV and ESV are good too.
For olive tree Bible study app which Bible do I use? There’s like 20
Mine says “Bible Study” under it and it’s a green icon with white olive tree. Hope that helps!
@@anickelsworthbiblereviews uhh I meant when I click on the app it showed like 20 different bibles so I’m no sure which I one I’m suppose to read
@@anickelsworthbiblereviews uhh I meant when I click on the app it showed like 20 different bibles so I’m no sure which I one I’m suppose to read
@si0thy240 oh! Yeah, just pick your translation!
@@anickelsworthbiblereviews ok thank you, so does that mean all of the books are the same?
Olive Tree
The biggest challenge I have with these apps is that they do not provide any true Hebrew lexicon for the Scriptures. For instance, even with Strongs, you are limited in finding out whether a word is a noun or verb, masculine feminine, etc.
Literal Word app does the best of all of them.
@anickelsworthbiblereviews I spent fifteen bucks on the BDB lexicon in the logos app. It's better than nothing. It kind of forces you to learn the Hebrew alphabet and basic word structure, at the very least, in order to use it effectively.
Holy Bible + Audio
O&1 Tecnologia.
(Brown bible icon in android store)
I have a Bible app without all the Bells and whistles that i don't need, I simply want to hear audio, have it read the books of the bible to me when I'm doing other things, and without collecting & sharing all my personal data. Great male voice, sounds like I'm watching an old movie.
NeuBible Dwell Logos Literal word
Jesus started the Catholic church plus determined what New Testament books were in 4th century. My favorite is the Catechism. Take RCIA
Rome started the Catholic Church as we know it today.
Paul's letter to the Galatians was Holy Scripture when Paul wrote it. He did not need some council that meets more than 4 centuries later to determine that it was Scripture. In Galatians Paul makes it clear that he does not get his authority from Apostolic Succession and even records the time that he rebuked "The Pope" Gal.2:11. Read the entire first 2 chapters and you will see that Paul was the first Protestant.
By definition, the word catholic means 'universal,' and from the earliest days following the Church's founding, it has pressed to be the universal faith of humanity. Often, this has caused conflicts with other religions that wish to be the universal faith, both within and outside of the Christian tradition.
Put Roman Catholic in it it is a different religion!!!!!!!
Christ is King!!