Well designed and simple
Love the design and simplicity of the app. Happy to pay for translations to support the devs, just wish there were more (NLT, MSG, etc.). Thanks for making a simple bible app that is pleasant to use :)
Navigating the Word is so elegant
I have used this app as my digital Bible for years now. I love the way it makes zooming around to different chapters and books so elegant.
My only two wishes for improvement are:
1. When I open it asks if I want to pick up where I left off. This might seem well intentioned but I think it should be a default. Because navigating is easy, why even ask? It just adds an extra click every time I open the app.
2. Make switching versions as seamless as switching books or chapters and you will win. I hop between several versions and I would love to be able to switch without having to dig in the settings so deeply.
Tiny gripes aside, this app is a 10/10 and I share it with my friends and family all the time.
My only two wishes for improvement are:
1. When I open it asks if I want to pick up where I left off. This might seem well intentioned but I think it should be a default. Because navigating is easy, why even ask? It just adds an extra click every time I open the app.
2. Make switching versions as seamless as switching books or chapters and you will win. I hop between several versions and I would love to be able to switch without having to dig in the settings so deeply.
Tiny gripes aside, this app is a 10/10 and I share it with my friends and family all the time.
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Beautiful but Incomplete
Beautiful, functional, and distraction-free Bible reading experience. Unfortunately, all the available translations are missing books (deuteronomical texts for Roman Catholics, longer canon for Orthodoxy).
Some of the included translations have versions that include these books (ASV, KJV, NKJV, and WEB). Something as simple as a toggle switch for enabling the extended versions would be greatly appreciated. Other options are adding translations commonly used by these traditions, like NABRE for Roman Catholics and RV for Orthodoxy.
I hate that I can’t use this app, because it’s beautifully crafted and a wonder to use. Navigation is natural and the typeface is on the level of e-readers. I hope an update adds these missing books. If and when that comes about I’ll definitely change my review.
Some of the included translations have versions that include these books (ASV, KJV, NKJV, and WEB). Something as simple as a toggle switch for enabling the extended versions would be greatly appreciated. Other options are adding translations commonly used by these traditions, like NABRE for Roman Catholics and RV for Orthodoxy.
I hate that I can’t use this app, because it’s beautifully crafted and a wonder to use. Navigation is natural and the typeface is on the level of e-readers. I hope an update adds these missing books. If and when that comes about I’ll definitely change my review.
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Broken on iOS 12
New update seems to have broken it on my iPad mini2 and iPhone 6 on latest updates. Great while it lasted.
Late 2003 updates set this app way back
This app used to be great. It didn’t need to do a lot, and the few things it did, it did brilliantly. It was simple, elegant, and always worked great. Starting with the most recent updates in late fall of 2023, there’s suddenly a rash of new bugs and problems that in my years of use had never been there. For the few dollars I paid for this app when I first downloaded it years ago, it was everything I wanted it to be. Now, though, it looks like it’s time to find a replacement. Thanks for the great years!
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Good with some flaws
I have several Bible apps, and for me, this is tied with Crossways ESV for the best. But my biggest wish/complaint is that the app would allow scrolling without the pause/stops between chapters and books. Smooth continuous scrolling. Also, an option to just start where I last left off without asking every time would be nice. There might be a couple other minor bugs or things here and there they could optimize, and lately the app has been frequently crashing, but otherwise a good effort.
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Hands down most elegant Bible app
I’ve downloaded just north of 30+ Bible apps on the App Store and Neu Bible is the more thoughtful and most elegant Bible app available. It is leaps ahead in design and user experience. Because of this it actually helped me read the full Bible for the first time ever about a year ago! Who knows a beautiful design would make you want to read more! Say goodbye to poor lousy designs on other apps. NeuBible is the best trust me
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Would be nice to have labels
For the highlights and bookmarks.
Would also be nice to change highlight colours.
Would also be nice to change highlight colours.
Simple and wonderful
Found this through the Dwell app (well, upon looking up recent news about the Dwell bible app). I love that you can hide the verse numbers and just how beautiful everything is. I hope the partnership/acquisition from Dwell will be fruitful for this app (and the Dwell app) however that pairing will work. Thanks for a great app.
Might I suggest putting a “tip” button on the menu so we can send some extra money to the creators - $1.99 feels like a steal for such an app.
10/10
Might I suggest putting a “tip” button on the menu so we can send some extra money to the creators - $1.99 feels like a steal for such an app.
10/10
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Beautifully crafted interface
I found this after growing weary of bugs and bloat in the app I previously used as it has increasingly focused on becoming a social media platform. The interface is lovely and intuitive and I appreciate a distraction free alternative. My only concern would be sustainability and updates going forward. I would be willing to pay for upgrades as this certainly feels like a premium option. Thanks for an excellent app. Wish list item would be an ESV audio reading option…
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