# Bible-Simple Bible — God’s Word, Simply Read

> Simple Bible app with multiple translations, reading plans, and search. (iPhone/iPad app by Yu-Sheng Wong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-simple-bible/id509204297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yu-Sheng Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/503535261)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-simple-bible/id509204297/reviews.md

## What is Bible?

Glory to God! 
If a simple Bible is what you are looking for, Simple Bible is just for you!

~~ Three translations in one app ~~
• King James Version (KJV)
• American Standard Version (ASV)
• Bible in Basic English (BBE)

~~ Version Features ~~
• Free your hands, try auto-scrolling.
• Need someone to read the Bible for you? You got it!
• Reading Bible everyday is hard to do? Try reading plan with a daily reminder.
• High speed search let’s you find keywords in a sec.
• Double-Tap on the selected verse to open up more features!
• Other features: Theme setting, font size, chapter selection, day & night mode…

Psalms 144:1 
Praise be to the God of my strength, teaching my hands the use of the sword, and my "fingers" the art of fighting. 

Notes:
If you are disturbed by the Ads below, you can turn off the device internet connection to disable the Ads.
The author of Simple Bible is a home developer with no fund support and also with no fix income, just dedicated to this app full time, so please be sure to click the Ads to support, thank you! Hope everyone can make good use of this app, and always read your Bible, use your "finger" to fight.

## Key features

- Three Bible translations (KJV, ASV, BBE)
- Auto-scrolling for hands-free reading
- Text-to-speech for audio reading
- Daily reading plans with reminders
- High-speed keyword search
- Customizable themes and font sizes
- Day & night mode

## What do users think of Bible?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast navigation and access
- 📖 Offline access (no internet required)
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family bible studies
- 💡 Clear and direct interface
- ✅ Accurate and well-designed
- ✨ User-friendly experience
- 💯 Highly recommended

**Cons**

- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 📱 iPhone 5 no longer supported
- 🤔 Search feature issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Search always says '0 results'
- App freezes sometimes
- Wrong verse given as answer
- Pop-up messages (unclear how to turn off)

**Most requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Bookmark functionality
- Ability to keep Bible on last page read
- Fix search functionality
- Words of Messiah in red
- Read scriptures out loud
- Auto-scroll feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-simple-bible/id509204297/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2017-06-16*

I've enjoyed this app for many years now. Simple to use and enjoy.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2017-03-28*

Very easy to use... I've had this app for years now and love it!!! My 5 children also have this app and we do bible studies together and this just makes it easy and convenient for all of us to get on and read Gods Word together as a family.

### 3/5 — iPhone 5 support gone

*2016-11-04, version 2.1.1*

I was disappointed to see the iPhone 5 has been removed from supported devices. I was a long time user. 

TN John

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2016-05-22*

This is so simple!! But I wish I could pay a fee to get rid of adds.. Gods word should not be interrupted I feel with meaningless ads.. A big  Thank you to the developer May god bless you

### 4/5 — Great

*2016-04-28, version 2.0.3*

Love how simple and easy it is too. Only thing it needs is a way to bookmark.

### 5/5 — No internet required

*2015-10-31, version 2.0.3*

Love it because i dont need to connect to use. Just what i need.

### 5/5 — Good

*2015-08-27, version 2.0.3*

I like how you can get to the books and verses pretty quick.

### 5/5 — Easy, efficient, and well designed

*2015-07-10*

A fantastic app but please give us an option to get rid of annoying ads.

### 4/5 — DudeGuy

*2015-05-30, version 2.0.3*

Please fix the search. It is missing a lot of looking up bible passages, chapters and verses.

### 5/5 — Simple bible

*2015-05-23*

Thank you, for this app it is really good I use it with my daily bible study. It is easy to find scriptures, and very accurate .

## Frequently asked questions about Bible

### What does the Bible-Simple Bible app do?

The Bible-Simple Bible app provides a straightforward platform for reading and studying the Bible. It offers multiple translations, tools for enhanced reading, and features to support daily engagement with scripture.

### What are the key features of this Bible app?

Key features include access to three Bible translations (KJV, ASV, BBE), auto-scrolling for hands-free reading, text-to-speech functionality, daily reading plans with reminders, a high-speed search, and customizable display options like themes, font sizes, and day/night mode.

### Is the Bible-Simple Bible app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements. Users can disable ads by turning off their device's internet connection.

### What Bible translations are available?

The app offers three popular Bible translations: the King James Version (KJV), the American Standard Version (ASV), and the Bible in Basic English (BBE).

### How can I make the most of reading the Bible daily with this app?

You can utilize the daily reading plan feature, which includes reminders to help you stay on track. The app also offers auto-scrolling and text-to-speech options for a more convenient reading experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.2 — 2025-12-31

• Update UI/UX, LOGO
• Added New Versions of the Bible
• Age Rating Edit
• Fix known issues

### 3.4.1 — 2022-01-08

1.Fix some appearance error
2.Updated reading language (Add en-UK)
3.Fix setting page error

### 3.3.0 — 2021-06-04

1. Add Simple Bible Widget
2. Optimize Button Option
3. Update Ad SDK

### 3.2.0 — 2021-02-10

1. Fix verse error
2. Optimize reading features
3. Device doesn't go to sleep mode when  app is in auto scrolling or reading mode
4. More bookmark slots
5. Fix other error

### 3.1.0 — 2020-05-01

*Tip: double-tap on verse to copy or to open other options! 
*Fix app crashing issue.

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