# Catholic Good News Bible GNT — Audio Holy Bible US version

> Catholic Good News Bible (GNT) with offline access and study tools. (iPhone/iPad app by 红 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-good-news-bible-gnt/id1155078458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [红 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089407168)
- Category: Books, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 22 more
- Released: 2016-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-good-news-bible-gnt/id1155078458/reviews.md

## What is Catholic Good News Bible GNT?

The catholic Good News Translation (GNT) bible, formerly called the Good News Bible or Today's English Version, was first published as a full Bible in 1976 by the American Bible Society as a “common language” Bible. It is a clear and simple modern translation that is faithful to the original Hebrew, Koine Greek, and Aramaic texts. The GNT is a highly trusted version.

Features:

• Old and New Testaments
• Off-line access to the all components of the application
• Fonts support
• Themes support
• Bookmarks and Notes for the Bible Verses and Bible Books
• Fast bookmark selection
• Copying text in the clipboard
• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Flexibility of the application

## Key features

- Old and New Testaments
- Offline access
- Customizable fonts and themes
- Bookmarks and notes
- Copy text to clipboard
- User-friendly interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good news translation bible unlock audio and erase Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-good-news-bible-gnt/id1155078458/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Ads check

*2025-12-11*

Thanknypu first and foremost for making this app available. I use it everytime. However, may i request that you check the type of advertisements that pop up on the app? It’s not nice reading the Bible and you suddenly find a man and a woman kissing and making out.

### 5/5 — Love the GNB

*2025-11-30*

The first bible I read as a boy was the GNB. The gospels came alive for me, and church started to make sense.
I was raised an Anglican and later in life became a real Catholic. I was pleased to see this bible and audio available in the Catholic version.
This is great and the dynamic translation method is great to get you to understand the text.

### 4/5 — Fix the missing verses

*2024-02-17*

Very easy to navigate and simple. Please fix the missing verses e.g Joshua 2:5-6 (Chapter 2 verses 5&6) are missing

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2022-01-02*

I searched and searched for an inexpensive audio Bible app suitable for me as a Catholic and in this GNT app, I found it!! According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Good News Translation, Catholic edition, is acceptable for private devotional use. I love how you can easily bookmark and pick up again where you left off, and move easily from book to book and switch to a different chapter or book. I’ve only listened so far to New Testament books but I have to say that the person doing the reading does an EXCELLENT job (in my opinion). He reads as if he understands what he’s reading and this makes a huge positive difference!

### 5/5 — Wonderful!

*2021-02-03*

I have been looking for an audio that I can read along with. The only problem I have is paid for no ads but still getting them . I really enjoy the audio . It’s perfect! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Paid, but ads still popping up!!!

*2020-11-23*

The App said $3.99 for continuous play and ad removal but the amount charged was $4.99 and ads are still popping up after every chapter. Wish I could get my money back.

### 1/5 — Inappropriate ads

*2020-11-21*

Finding ads is bad enough, but to place ads that seem inappropriate have just made me delete this app. It analogous to a state legalizing marijuana because of a shortfall in the budget. Some things simply should happen especially with the Bible.

### 1/5 — Ads keep popping up

*2020-11-15*

After I paid the $4.99 for continuity of the Bible chapters and elimination of advertisements, the ads keep popping up distracting from my meditation.  I am forced to turn to the add and manually turn it off each time.

### 1/5 — Revision sucks

*2020-10-02, version 1.3*

With the expanded titles of the books the app, for me, has become unusable. When trying to switch books— before, I could see enough letters to know which book it was. Now—all I see is Th.....  Unuseable. Sad. I like the translation.

### 3/5 — Good News Bible - Catholic

*2020-08-25*

The voice is obviously computer generated.  The computer does not always make the proper pronunciation choice when it comes to homographs.  Also, some of the names are mispronounced.   The voice is is rather flat without emotion and the Bible verses sound like a bunch of run on sentences.  Nonetheless,I am grateful for this rendition and will continue to use it as some books in the Old Testament are quite boring yet deserve to be read.  Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Catholic Good News Bible GNT

### What is the Catholic Good News Bible GNT?

The Catholic Good News Translation (GNT) Bible is a clear and simple modern translation that is faithful to the original Hebrew, Koine Greek, and Aramaic texts. It was first published in 1976 by the American Bible Society as a "common language" Bible and is considered a highly trusted version.

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

The app includes access to both the Old and New Testaments, with offline functionality for all components. Users can customize fonts and themes, create bookmarks, add notes to verses and books, and easily copy text to their clipboard. It also boasts a simple and user-friendly interface.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the core features without cost, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

### Can I use this Bible offline?

Yes, a key feature of this application is offline access to all of its components. Once downloaded, you can read and study the Bible without needing an internet connection, making it convenient for use anywhere.

### Who is the target audience for the GNT Bible?

This app is designed for individuals who are looking for a clear, simple, and modern translation of the Bible that remains faithful to the original texts. It is particularly suitable for those who prefer a "common language" approach to scripture study and reflection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2026-07-21

1. add upload image feature in writing note.
2. add upload audio feature in writing note.

### 1.9.3 — 2025-12-08

1. add update notes to cloud server feature.
2. fix bookmark not display verse bug.

### 1.9.2 — 2025-09-18

add forum feature.

### 1.9.1 — 2025-04-21

1. add forum feature.
2. add upload notes to cloud server feature.

### 1.9 — 2025-04-08

1. add save notes to cloud server feature.
2. add forum feature.

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