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Blue Letter Bible

Blue Letter Bible

In-Depth Study Bible

361K ratings
2986 reviews
#40 in free Reference
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Released
May 17, 2010
Updated
October 29, 2026

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Access over 30 Bible versions, audio Bibles, commentaries, and advanced word search tools. Customize your reading with themes, fonts, and note-taking. Back up your study preferences to iCloud.

✓30+ Bible versions
✓Audio Bibles
✓Commentaries
✓Hebrew/Greek lexicon
✓Advanced word search
✓Customizable reader
✓Highlighting and notes
✓Cloud backup
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What users say about Blue Letter Bible

Reviews of Blue Letter Bible are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 4.9/5 from 361K App Store ratings. What users like most: helpful study tool, easy to use. Top complaints: occasional crashes, glitchy after updates. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful study tool
  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 💡Versatile features
  • 👍Excellent resource for deeper Bible study
  • 👍Customizable app
  • 👍Comprehensive Bible study tools
  • 👍Great for comparing translations
  • 👍Useful audio commentaries
  • 👍Excellent free resource

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes
  • 🐛Glitchy after updates
  • 🐛Highlighting feature is confusing
  • 🐛Search function is clunky
  • 🔋Drains battery quickly when used offline
  • 🐛Loses user's place in the app
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What's New in Blue Letter Bible

2.84.3

October 29, 2026

• Backup/Restore Bugfix • Single/Double Underline Bugfix • Internal Bugfixes

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This app rose +2 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

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A must have

This is the best bible I have seen so much it is the best book for me to ever read because it has good translations
CWCameron pheonix waters

Great resource

Easy access, many Bible choices.
LLSwanky48

Thank you BLB

I use your app from time to time and always find it to be helpful
LSLittle Sur

Great Resource for my Faith Walk

I have been using the BLB for my Bible studies for about 6 years and it helped me better understand the Bible and greatly improved my daily walk with Christ.
ASA sinner named Susan

I use daily

This is the best Bible tool I reference multiple times a day.
MM.Eaton!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Searching in Greek produces irrelevant results

Bug

Highlighting feature is inconsistent

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Loses user's place in the app

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more Bible translations (e.g. NLT, Message)

Feature

Improve search functionality and retain search history

Feature

Add ability to download audio commentaries

Feature

Improve navigation and ability to stay on current verse/passage

Feature

Add more customization options for highlighting and notes

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FAQ

What Bible versions are available in Blue Letter Bible?

Blue Letter Bible offers over 30 Bible translations in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, French, Hebrew, and Greek. Popular free downloads include CSB, ESV, LSB, NASB, and NASB2020.

Does Blue Letter Bible offer audio content?

Yes, Blue Letter Bible provides audio Bibles and audio commentaries. You can listen to the Bible and various commentaries within the app, with a variable speed auto-scroll feature for reading.

How can I customize my reading experience in Blue Letter Bible?

You can personalize your study with rich color themes, adjustable fonts and sizes, and an automatic scrolling option. Additionally, you can use highlighting, underlining, and note-taking features to mark your favorite verses.

Is Blue Letter Bible free to use?

Yes, Blue Letter Bible is a free application. It provides powerful Bible study tools and over 30 Bible versions without any cost to the user.

Can I back up my study notes and preferences in Blue Letter Bible?

Yes, Blue Letter Bible offers cloud backup functionality via iCloud. You can back up, restore, and share your study preferences, including highlighting, underlining, and notes, locally from iCloud.

What are the advanced study features in Blue Letter Bible?

The app includes powerful tools such as a Hebrew and Greek original language lexicon, advanced word study searches using dictionaries and encyclopedias, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge for in-depth study.

How often is Blue Letter Bible updated?

The app was last updated on October 29, 2026, with version 2.84.3. While this indicates a recent update, users have reported occasional glitches after updates, suggesting a need for continued development and testing.

What do users like most about Blue Letter Bible?

User reviews highlight that Blue Letter Bible is a helpful, easy-to-use, and versatile tool for deeper Bible study. Users appreciate its comprehensive features, ability to compare translations, and the excellent free resources it offers.