Accordance Bible Software

Accordance Bible Software

by OakTree Software, Inc.

13K ratings
308 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 30, 2010
  • December 2, 2025

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This app offers a powerful and fast way to study the Bible. It allows users to read, search, and explore scripture with features like side-by-side translation comparison, in-depth word lookups, and note-taking. Expand your library with a vast collection of Bibles and study tools available for purchase.

Read Bible with commentaries
Compare Bible translations side-by-side
Search Bible for words or verses
Instant word definitions and parsing
Take notes, highlights, and bookmarks
Search Greek and Hebrew Bibles
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What's New in Accordance Bible Software

3.5.1

December 2, 2025

Change * Syncable files total size limit increased to 100MB. * Added support for Unicode Hilite filenames. Miscellaneous Fixes * The Citation Marker string settings were not properly stored and corrupted the copied Citation. * Installed Highlight files could not be removed in Accordance Mobile. * The Edit User Note view was clipping the content on recent iOS versions. * Potential crash when saving a new search range.

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In-App Purchases

$14.99

Amplified Bible

The Amplified Bible is a translation that, by using synonyms and definitions, both explains and expands the meaning of words in the text by placing amplification in parentheses and brackets and after key words or phrases.

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User reviews

Terrible

It’s so user unfriendly that every time I come back to it I have to research how to do this or that task. With Logos, on the other hand, it’s always quite intuitive where stuff is and how to do things. I regret having spent so much money on Accordance. Choose Logos, friends, and save yourselves lots of headaches.
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Good study tool

This app has help me with Hebrew and Greek translations, giving me a deeper understanding of the scriptures.

Largely UNINTUITIVE App & Search

This app has the potential to be amazing. It is moderately helpful. The search features are the opposite of user-friendly, and the app itself is fairly cumbersome to use. I mainly use it for language analysis, and yet I find that Sefaria often works more smoothly for Hebrew searches than this app does. Apps should be intuitively designed. One should not need to watch hours and hours of videos and spend weeks reading online articles and forums, effectively taking a whole self-study course in how to use the app just in order to do relatively basic searches. The entire app needs to be redesigned. And no, this does not at all mean that AI should be incorporated into the app like Logos has done. Just make the app easier to use and more intuitive—especially the search features, but also just the basic navigation which right now is fairly cumbersome.
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Continues to go downhill

I’ve been using Accordance is the 1990s when it was still on floppy disks. Accordance was once the best Bible software available, especially if you wanted to do work in the original languages.

The quality of their software has been in consistent decline for years. Updates are becoming less frequent. Endless errors in their cross-reference hyperlinks. Even doing a simple word search has become almost pointless. The list poor quality could be made longer. Also, the prices for digital copies of books is downright outrageous.

If I wasn’t so heavily invested in Accordance software I’d like switch to another company.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on startup

Bug

Purchases not showing up

Bug

Scrolling issues and loss of place

Bug

Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add more translation options

Feature

Improve note-taking and annotation capabilities

Feature

Implement better sync between mobile and desktop

Feature

Enhance search and browsing functionality

Feature

Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting

Feature

FAQ

What does Accordance Bible Software do?

Accordance Bible Software is a fast and powerful application designed for in-depth Bible study. It allows users to read scripture, search for specific words or verses, and explore biblical texts with various tools and resources. You can also take notes, create highlights, and add bookmarks to enhance your study experience.

What are the key features of Accordance Bible Software?

Key features include reading the Bible alongside commentaries, comparing two translations side-by-side that scroll in sync, and following reading plans. The app offers powerful search capabilities for words, verses, and even Greek and Hebrew texts. It also provides instant definitions and parsing for words, hyperlinked verse references, and the ability to take notes, highlights, and bookmarks.

Is Accordance Bible Software free to use?

The initial download of Accordance Bible Software includes several essential resources like the ESV Bible with Strong's numbers, World English Bible, and Easton's Bible Dictionary. However, the app offers an extensive collection of additional Bibles and study tools available for purchase to further expand your library and study capabilities.

What kind of resources are included with Accordance Bible Software?

The initial download comes with the ESV Bible (ESVi), World English Bible (WEB), samples of the Greek New Testament and Hebrew Bible, Easton's Bible Dictionary, and outlines of each book of the Bible. Registering an account unlocks an iOS Starter collection with more Bibles and study aids. Additional resources can be purchased separately.

Who is Accordance Bible Software for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to engage in serious and comprehensive Bible study. It is particularly beneficial for pastors, theologians, students of the Bible, and individuals who wish to delve deeper into scripture with advanced search and reference tools.