# BibleScope: Message and ERV > Bible study app with multiple translations, commentaries, notes, and syncing. (iPhone/iPad app by haMedia.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-message-and-erv/id291545171 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [haMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/284179711) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 73 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, European Spanish - Released: 2019-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-message-and-erv/id291545171/reviews.md ## What is BibleScope? BibleScope is a Bible study application designed exclusively for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. This version of BibleScope features The Message and Easy to Read Version (ERV) translations of the Bible. Other version of BibleScope available in the App Store: · BibleScope with the NIV, The Message, and ERV · BibleScope In addition to these great new translations, it includes all of the other translations from the regular version of BibleScope: - King James Version (KJV) - NET Bible (NSB) - World English Bible (WEB) - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary, - Spanish Reina Valera Antigua - Easton's Bible Dictionary Also available for free download from within BibleScope are the following translations and commentaries: - KJV with Strongs - ASV - Young's Literal Translation - Darby Translation - Darby's Commentary - Spanish Sagradas Escrituras - Portuguese Translation - German Luther Translation - Russian Translation - Chinese Union Simplified and Traditional - Latin Vulgate - Turkish Translation - Korean Revised Version - Byzantine Greek New Testament with accents - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Adam Clarke Commentary - Italian La Nuova Diodati - Japanese Colloquial Bible - John Gill Commentary and more... NOTE: I have some translations available for purchase from within BibleScope. Among these are: - New International Version (NIV and NIrV) - English Standard Version (ESV) - New American Standard Bible (NASB) - La Palabra de Dios Para Todos (PDT) - Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) - Holman Christian Standard Study Bible - New Living Translation (NLT) NOTES: · Notes can be entered for any verse by selecting the verse # as you are reading, or in the main Notes screen · General notes can be used for capturing sermon or teachings that are not directly related to a single verse reference · Add folders to your general notes to keep them organized · Email the notes to a friend or somewhere else to share · Sync your notes with my server so you always have a backup in case of a reinstall · Edit your notes from a browser so you can add notes from other Bible sources and sync them back to your device BOOKMARKS: · Bookmarks can be entered for any verse by selecting the verse # as you are reading · Organize your bookmarks by folders if you prefer to group some together · Sync your bookmarks with the server so you always have a backup in case of a reinstall HIGHLIGHTING: · Add highlights to any verse by pressing the verse # and selecting highlighting mode. · Choose from many different colors to highlight verses SEARCH · Keyword or phrase search to find key passages in the Bible · Options to search in current book, OT, or the NT · Search the Easton's dictionary for many common Bible definitions MORE FEATURES: · Landscape mode for viewing the text widescreen including a split-screen view. · Navigate all books and chapters of the Bible using either a "wheel dial" selector, a table selection with a shortcut bar to the right side, or single page with buttons for the book,chapter, and verse. · Settings screen inside BibleScope includes background, font, font size, colors and many more options to customize your experience. · No Internet connection needed. All Bible content is locally within the app · Bars at the top and bottom slide in/away with a press of the screen · Split-screen display that shows two Bible versions simultaneously · Words of Christ in red for the KJV, WEB, NIV, ESV, and NASB translations · Verse history that keeps track of all navigated verses, and can easily navigate between them · Daily devotional texts include Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, Daily Path devotional, and a Daily Bible Reading selection. An additional screen is available for a daily reading plan to read through the Bible in a year. More screenshots and information available at http://www.biblescopeapp.com ## Key features - Multiple Bible translations - Commentaries and dictionaries - Verse highlighting - Note-taking and syncing - Bookmark creation and organization - Keyword search functionality - Split-screen view ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $9.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | NIV for BibleScope | $15.99 | one-time | | NASB for BibleScope | $11.99 | one-time | | ESV for BibleScope | $15.99 | one-time | | PDT for BibleScope | $4.99 | one-time | | HCSB for BibleScope | $11.99 | one-time | | NET complete translation | $4.99 | one-time | | NLT for BibleScope | $11.99 | one-time | | HCSB Study Bible | $14.99 | one-time | | NASB with Strongs | $14.99 | one-time | | CSB Translation | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-message-and-erv/id291545171/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best bible software on iPhone *2014-10-02* I am translator and I like that I can split the screen. ### 4/5 — Many improvements. *2014-04-18* This is a great app. However when you upgrade phone you don't get the Bible versions you already paid for. This has happened twice. ### 1/5 — BibleScope *2013-02-20* Prior to a few day ago my BibleScope App was working great on my iPad, but for some unknown reason it stopped. I have used the App often and found it to be a great necessity. Please advise on what I can do to remedy this situation. Sincerely, Willis Bateman Jr. ### 3/5 — Stopped working *2013-02-17* Does not work on original iPad since update ### 5/5 — My favorite *2012-11-12* I've used Biblescope since it first came out. It has a great look and feel and is fairly intuitive. It has all the features you would expect in a serious study app: notes, split screen, etc. While there is no shortage of bible apps out there this is the one I've come to call home as it has the right balance of things I want and need. ### 1/5 — So buggy *2012-09-22* It is a bad implementation. I bought a version, but it won't display. The settings don't work. I have deleted and downloaded again. Most expensive app, with worst performance. I am not a newbie. ### 3/5 — Nice app but has one major flaw for me *2010-12-01* I bought this app as it says it includes all versions and the message, nice :) It does'nt tell you that you can only purchase in app download versions IE NIV from the US store only!! I feel like I've bought an app i can't use as this is my preferred version. perhaps the developers can sort this out. Otherwise a very tidy app with an easy managable interface ### 5/5 — Perfect Bible App! *2010-04-26* And thanks for not charging extra for the iPad version! Intuitive and easy! ### 2/5 — Buggy *2010-04-21* This app is great, but a bit buggy, downloading extra translations doesn't seem to work, you get a blank page and the app shuts down, and in the memory verse thing the flash cards will cut out some words so that the meaning is lost, or even reversed, (i.e. "Psalm 1: Blessed is he who sits in the seat of scoffers") It really is great though, just could use some fixing up, and the "with NIV" version doesn't seem to exist. ### 5/5 — Best by miles *2010-01-06* This is my favourite Bible app by miles. It's got landscape view and white text on black background, two things I've gotten used to from my days of mobile e-sword on my Dell PPC. The only things I would change would be: 1) the ability to change chapters and books in landscape and 2) with the KJV with STRONGS it's a bit of a nuisance clicking on a word for the Greek and bringing up the menu bars top and bottom when I don't want them. A suggestion would be a double tap or two finger tap to bring up the menu bars. Apart from these minor gripes this app is almost perfect. Thanks and keep up the good work. Update. What a developer, everything I asked for and so much more. Thank you. ## Frequently asked questions about BibleScope ### What Bible translations are included with BibleScope? BibleScope includes The Message and Easy to Read Version (ERV) translations. Additionally, it offers the King James Version (KJV), NET Bible (NSB), World English Bible (WEB), and Spanish Reina Valera Antigua. Many more translations and commentaries are available for free download within the app. ### Can I purchase additional Bible translations for BibleScope? Yes, several popular translations like the New International Version (NIV), English Standard Version (ESV), and New Living Translation (NLT) are available for purchase within BibleScope. ### How does BibleScope handle notes and bookmarks? BibleScope allows users to add notes to any verse or create general notes for sermons. Notes and bookmarks can be organized into folders, synced with a server for backup, and even edited from a browser. ### What search capabilities does BibleScope offer? You can perform keyword or phrase searches within BibleScope to find specific passages. The app also allows searching within the Old Testament, New Testament, or the current book, and includes a search function for Easton's Bible Dictionary. ### What devices is BibleScope compatible with? BibleScope is designed exclusively for Apple devices and is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ### What is the price of BibleScope? BibleScope is a paid application priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the app's core features and included translations. ### How often is BibleScope updated? The latest version of BibleScope, 6.0.3, was released on February 13, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates likely occurring periodically to improve functionality and add content. ### What is the age rating for BibleScope? BibleScope has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in Bible study. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.0.3 — 2024-02-13 - One small fix ### 6.0.2 — 2024-02-12 - Bug fixes ### 6.0.1 — 2023-02-08 - Bug fixes ### 6.0.0 — 2021-10-01 - CSB translation added for InApp purchase - Bug fixes ### 5.8.2 — 2019-02-28 - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to BibleScope | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Book Notes - Summaries of Classic Literature Read Study Guides with Spritz Spark Cliffs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-notes-summaries-of-classic-literature-read-study-guides-with-spritz-spark-cliffs/id878185680) | 1.6 (7) | $1.99 | Reference | | [Telugu Bible Offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telugu-bible-offline/id890581580) | 4.7 (32) | Free | Reference | | [Quran Persian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quran-persian/id954291180) | 4.4 (91) | Free | Reference | | [MyPCPL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypcpl/id916270460) | 4.0 (20) | Free | Reference | | [Quran Indonesian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quran-indonesian/id948257720) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Reference | | [Malayalam Bible Offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-bible-offline/id879918900) | 4.7 (38) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by haMedia - [BibleScope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope/id284805499) - [BibleScope: NIV, Message, ERV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-niv-message-erv/id297320695) - [iParty](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iparty/id303460321) - [Get It Together](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-it-together/id548963796) - [Cravel Cruise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cravel-cruise/id1440925266) All apps by haMedia: https://appshunter.io/developer/284179711 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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