# BibleScope: NIV, Message, ERV

> Comprehensive Bible study app with multiple translations, commentaries, and study tools. (iPhone/iPad app by haMedia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-niv-message-erv/id297320695 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [haMedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/284179711)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $21.99)
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 123 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2008-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-niv-message-erv/id297320695/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 NIV Family pack which includes the New International Version (NIV) and the New International Reader's Version (NIrV).  Also included in this version of BibleScope are The Message and Easy to Read Version (ERV) of the Bible.

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 (NET)
- 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
- 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 w/ accents
- Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
- Adam Clarke Commentary
- Italian La Nuova Diodati
- Japanese Colloquial Bible
- John Gill Commentary
and many more...

NOTE: I have some translations available for purchase from within BibleScope: 
- 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


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 NT
· Search the Easton's dictionary for many common Bible definitions


MORE FEATURES:
· Landscape mode for widescreen viewing 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 touch 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-specific notes
- Organized bookmarks
- Verse highlighting
- Keyword search
- Note syncing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $14.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 for BibleScope | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblescope-niv-message-erv/id297320695/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Looks horrible on iPhone X

*2018-10-02*

This used to be my favourite bible app, but it has no support for the iPhone X screen and is very buggy in iOS 12 even after the so called “iOS 12 update” .. Considering how much I spent on the app buying all the extra translations and unlocking every feature it offers, I was hoping for better and faster update service. Sad to see the developer giving up on what used to be the best bible app in the App Store.

### 2/5 — Trouble with advertised features.

*2017-02-28, version 5.6.3*

I can not copy and share to Facebook or text other people. I can even get to customer service. I would not buy the app.

### 1/5 — No Family Sharing

*2016-10-23, version 5.6.2*

I paid $22+ and now I find it is not able to be shared with my wife via Family Sharing.  DO NOT BUY !!!

### 5/5 — Excellent & Wow! (11/11/15 update)

*2015-11-15, version 5.5.0*

Post-Nov. 11, 2015 update:
fantastic! Really. Way to go, whoever was responsible. All nice touches.

Earlier review (updated a little):
Very good app, though every now and then some strange freeze-up, only fixable by deleting and re-downloading. (Maybe turning phone off/on woulda fixed it. Dunno.) - Switching how I was holding iPhone - to "landscape" orientation, then back to "portrait" position - cleared it up, last time. Simple.

But, overall, great app.
(I'm on an iPhone 5, runnin' iOS 8.1.3, I think it is - held off on iOS 8.2 and 8.3 upgrades.)

### 3/5 — Love this Bible... But

*2015-08-27*

This has been my "go to" Bible on both the iPad and my iPhone for years and it has rarely let me down.  But I noticed a glitch with the NLT in that the verses won't highlight, so I went to the website.  That's when I noticed that the latest version is 5.4 and my app is still at 5.1.6. on both devices.  Further, the website is totally unresponsive except for showing my notes.  What's going on?

### 2/5 — Wonderful Bible App

*2014-04-12, version 5.3.2*

by:  Dr. D. Thompson - April 12, 2012
This is a wonderful app and well worth the money.  I am disappointed in the loss of the NIV 1984 version of the Bible. Please get this version back as soon as possible. Once in place, this is a five-star product again.

### 4/5 — Having some trouble

*2012-12-01*

I LOVE this and use it every day but I am having trouble with the daily readings which require Internet. I always get the message that I am not connected to the internet but I am through both wifi and cellular. This feature has always worked for me before so I am confused why it doesn't work now. Is this a bug that needs fixing? Please help!

### 5/5 — Biblescope

*2012-06-03, version 5.1.2*

A very goog user interface, very responsive, results of your searches are displayed before you expect them, very satisfied, keep improving it!

### 5/5 — Everyone should have this app.

*2011-12-25*

I have never submitted a review of any product or app before, however feel compelled to do so with this app. This app has been life-changing for me. To have always at my side, the complete bible in a very convenient and readily accessible form on my iPhone, without having to carry around the actual book itself, has dramatically simplified my daily bible study. The ability to quickly and effortlessly change from one version to the next and to quickly jump to referenced passages, has helped me to achieve a deeper understanding of the scriptures, even ones that had been previously confusing. The ability to easily and conveniently bookmark passages and take notes with the note taking feature, has allowed me to be more organized in my study efforts. This app is so easy to use, and of course always keeps your place for you, enabling you to pick up and start reading right where you left off, even if you have only a few minutes here or there throughout the day to read it.  I have never experienced a failure in the app to work properly, and OS upgrades and even transfers to new iPhones have taken place flawlessly, even my notes and bookmarks have always been preserved and maintained. This app has been so helpful in my efforts to read, study and understand the bible, that I wish everyone could also have it and likewise benefit from it.  I have given all of my family members this app as a gift, in hopes that it can do for them what it has done for me. Hopefully, it can do the same for you. God bless!

### 5/5 — Best Bible App

*2011-07-04*

I have played with a few other Bible apps but have not found one that has all the translations I want as well as languages in one.  And now with the iPad and being able to see two Bibles side by side it is amazing!

## Frequently asked questions about BibleScope

### What is BibleScope?

BibleScope is a Bible study application designed for mobile devices. It offers access to a wide array of Bible translations, commentaries, and study tools to facilitate in-depth understanding of scripture.

### What Bible translations are included?

This version includes the NIV Family pack (NIV, NIrV), The Message, and ERV. It also offers free downloads for KJV, NET, WEB, Spanish Reina Valera Antigua, and Easton's Bible Dictionary, with many more available for free download. Additional translations like ESV and NASB are available for purchase.

### How much does BibleScope cost?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering a significant number of translations and features at no cost. Some premium translations and study Bibles are available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is BibleScope compatible with?

BibleScope is designed exclusively for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices, leveraging their screen real estate for an enhanced study experience.

### What are the main study features?

Key study features include the ability to add notes to specific verses or general teachings, organize bookmarks, highlight verses in various colors, and perform keyword searches across the Bible. Notes and bookmarks can also be synced with a server for backup and editing from a browser.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.4 — 2026-08-22

- Bug fixes

### 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 — 2021-10-03

- Added CSB translation for InApp purchase
- Bug fixes

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