# Bible Tiles: Draw & Type Notes — Bible: Read, Draw, Type

> Digital Bible study app with natural note-taking, drawing, and customizable reading features. (iPhone/iPad app by Bible Tiles.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-tiles-draw-and-type-notes/id6744547991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bible Tiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808107952)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.92/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 327 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-tiles-draw-and-type-notes/id6744547991/reviews.md

## What is Bible Tiles?

Your Bible, Reimagined.

Do you love the feel of your physical Bible but wish for the convenience of digital? Bible Tiles was born from a passion to bridge that gap – created out of frustration with clunky interfaces and a desire for a truly intuitive, personal, and powerful Bible study experience on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Finally, Digital Notes That Feel Natural:

Bible Tiles revolutionizes digital Bible note-taking. We believe annotating scripture should feel fluid and personal, not frustrating.

Write, Draw, Highlight Freely: Use multiple pen styles and a full color palette just like you would on paper.
The Power of the Lasso: The Lasso tool lets you intuitively select, move, group, or delete anything on the page – handwritten notes, highlights, even typed text – with a simple gesture.
Typed Notes & Scribble: Prefer typing? Add typed notes anywhere. iPad users can use Apple Pencil Scribble to convert handwriting to text instantly in any text field.
Effortless Editing: Made a mistake? A simple two-finger tap undoes your last action.

Immersive Reading & Powerful Study:

Dive deeper into the Word with tools designed for focus and understanding.

Clean & Customizable: Read clearly with adjustable fonts, dynamic text size support, and the option to hide verse numbers. Choose between light and dark modes for comfort.
Zoom & Split Screen: Pinch to zoom for a closer look. Use Split Screen to compare translations side-by-side or view your notes alongside the text.
Extensive Library: Access 40+ Bible translations (and growing!), with the ability to download and use multiple versions simultaneously.
Red Letter Text: Easily identify the words of Christ in the New Testament.
Offline Access: Your Bible, notes, and bookmarks are always available, even without an internet connection. Study anywhere, anytime.

Intuitive Navigation:

Find your way around scripture with ease.

Simulated Bible Tabs: Experience the familiar feel of physical Bible tabs, digitally recreated for quick, visual navigation between books or chapters.
Bookmarks: Save important verses with simple, reliable bookmarks.
Powerful Search: Quickly find verses or keywords.

Seamless & Personal:

Bible Tiles integrates smoothly into your workflow and lets you make it your own.

iCloud Sync: Keep all your notes, highlights, and bookmarks automatically synced across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac using your secure iCloud account (optional).
Native Experience: Feels right at home on Apple platforms, utilizing familiar interfaces like the native iOS toolpicker.
Personalize: Choose custom app themes, Bible cover images within the app, note colors, font styles, and even the layout of verse numbers (left or right).

Our Unwavering Commitment: Free, Private, Open.

100% Free, Forever: Bible Tiles is, and always will be, completely free. No ads, no subscriptions, no features hidden behind paywalls.
Absolutely Private: We believe your study is personal. Bible Tiles collects no user data and performs no tracking. Your notes and data stay on your device or within your own iCloud account.
Offline First: Designed for uninterrupted access, independent of internet connectivity.

Mission-Driven & Community Focused:

Bible Tiles began as a solo passion project and is structured as a California nonprofit corporation (currently obtaining federal 501(c)(3) status). Our mission is simply to provide the best possible tool to help people connect with the Bible.

Support through optional donations is deeply appreciated and directly funds this mission: helping us secure rights for more free Bible translations, continuously improving the app based on feedback, engaging with the user community, and supporting efforts to share the Gospel.

Rediscover Your Bible Study.

Download Bible Tiles today and experience a more intuitive, personal, and powerful way to engage with the Word.

## Key features

- Natural handwriting and drawing notes
- Lasso tool for intuitive editing
- Typed notes and Apple Pencil Scribble
- Adjustable fonts and text size
- Split screen for translation comparison
- Offline Bible access
- iCloud sync across Apple devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-tiles-draw-and-type-notes/id6744547991/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2026-05-23, version 1.0.6*

I thought I finally found an app that allows me to right now on the margins of the Bible. But the app does not save as you go. If you go to a different page or accidentally went to a different app and come back. You lose everything that you worked on. This is a waste of my time I spent about an hour doing something in an accident went to a different page and when I came back, I lost it. All the concept is really great, but I cannot use this. I hope y’all fix this problem. I would love to be able to purchase this and actually use it. But at this point, I cannot use it. What a waste of time.

### 5/5 — Catholic Editions?

*2026-05-21, version 1.0.6*

Great app! This is really convenient for annotating on my IPad. Will you be expanding this app to include Catholic editions of the Bible eventually?

### 5/5 — Not Big Review Writer Either

*2026-05-18, version 1.0.6*

I had been using an app that charged you a subscription to write and another charge if you wanted a different version of the Bible to read. I decided to look at the App Store again and came across this app. “Bible Tiles” has no in app purchases, gives you access to more Bible versions, and has more settings and ways to customize your Bible and notes. Thank you to the creator/ creators of this app. It is very well designed and I am thankful for no extra charges. God Bless!

### 2/5 — Does not save markings

*2026-05-16, version 1.0.6*

Does not save the notes I leave in the margins and that’s the point to be able to mark up your bible and review your notes later. If there is a solution PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-05-11, version 1.0.6*

I started using this app on January 1st and have found many, many errors. Missing verses, sections missing, etc and I’ve sent two messages and never heard back. Now it seems to have reset and all of my notes are gone and I had to make a new Bible tile. What’s the point of drawing, highlighting, making notes if this happens?

### 5/5 — Love Bibles Tiles

*2026-05-08, version 1.0.6*

It’s really good and I love that you can have any colors you want! And abt the thing where it deletes your styff, it does do that, but you can just backup your styff right after you do it. Then you have a backup and it’s less likely to delete the bottom half! Yay! Totally get this app!

### 1/5 — Not saving

*2026-04-12*

I was really enjoying this app, but what I notice is when I begin writing on the bottom half of the notes, it doesn’t save. I even asked ChatGPT how to resolve this problem and it said to click out of the Bible Tiles so it can have time to save it, but it still doesn’t save it. It only saves the top half this is so frustrating. I love the design and I love the idea and I’ve been wanting something like this forever. You guys have to figure out how to fix this. Otherwise I cannot use it.

### 1/5 — Wrong verses.

*2026-04-02, version 1.0.5*

I thought it was the best bible app until i discovered Joshua 1:9 is completely taken out and the entire book of Psalms is missing. If these two things are wrong what else could be missing and preventing you and others from truly reading the word?

### 1/5 — No Catholic Edition

*2026-02-20, version 1.0.5*

How are they going to have a “conservative” version but not a catholic one?!

### 2/5 — Bug fix needed for iPad

*2026-02-17, version 1.0.5*

I’ve been having issues with using the markup tool on iPad. It doesn’t work at all and the only thing that the app does is scroll every time I try to draw or underline. I’ve also tried contacting you guys and never got a response back. Please fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about Bible Tiles

### What is Bible Tiles?

Bible Tiles is a free digital application designed to enhance your Bible study experience. It combines intuitive note-taking features, such as drawing, highlighting, and typing, with immersive reading tools and seamless synchronization across your Apple devices.

### What are the key features for note-taking?

The app allows you to write, draw, and highlight scripture using various pen styles and a full color palette, much like on paper. It also includes a powerful Lasso tool to easily select, move, group, or delete any element on the page, including handwritten notes and typed text.

### How much does Bible Tiles cost?

Bible Tiles is completely free to use, forever. There are no advertisements, no subscriptions, and no features are hidden behind paywalls. The developers are committed to providing a free, private, and open platform for Bible study.

### What devices is Bible Tiles compatible with?

The application is designed for Apple devices and is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It utilizes native interfaces and supports features like iCloud sync to ensure a seamless experience across your ecosystem.

### Can I use Bible Tiles offline?

Yes, you can study the Bible and access all your notes, highlights, and bookmarks offline. Once downloaded, your Bible translations and personal annotations are available even without an internet connection, allowing you to study anywhere, anytime.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-05-06

Bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2025-12-17

- Added NIV, ESV, and ERV translations

### 1.0.4 — 2025-04-30

- Fixed bug that caused chapters to get cut off
- Updated UI for iPhone drawing to be directly on screen

### 1.0.2 — 2025-04-21

Added Telugu Bible translation – thanks to your feedback!
Drawing is now supported on iPhone 
Fixed some bugs and made general improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2025-04-19

No release notes.

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