# e-Sword HD: Bible Study to Go — Study the Bible fast and easy! > Mobile Bible study software with extensive resources and search tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Rick Meyers.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-hd-bible-study-to-go/id567008119 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rick Meyers](https://appshunter.io/developer/567008122) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,621 App Store ratings · 758 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 21 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2012-10-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-hd-bible-study-to-go/id567008119/reviews.md ## What is e? e-Sword® — the world's most popular PC Bible study software is now available on the world's most advanced mobile operating system! e-Sword HD is feature rich and user friendly. As your Biblical library grows you will appreciate the intuitive layout and synchronization of resources. e-Sword HD is so easy to use you may never need to tap on the Help button! EVERYTHING NEEDED to study the Bible in an enjoyable and enriching manner. All Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, … everything is just a tap away! POWERFUL SEARCHES that are simple to use. Enter as many words you want to search for and select the settings.  You can even search on Strong numbers! INTEGRATED EDITOR for creating your own study notes, even with images. Rich text notes are "linked" to the Bible for easy viewing as popup tooltips! PARALLEL BIBLE of your own design for comparing passages. STRONG'S DEFINITIONS are just a tap away and presented in a popover. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES too are just a tap away and presented in a popover. COMPARE BIBLES quickly to see how the different versions translate a verse. LOCATION MAPS pin-point Biblical places on live modern maps to help bring the narrative to life! READING PLANS designed to help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible. FORMATTED EMAILS of any selection of any text. Perfect for sharing with others. No Internet connection is required to use e-Sword HD. e-Sword HD initially installs with the King James Bible and the King James with Strong's numbers study Bible, the Strong's Lexicon, Smith's Bible dictionary, Meyer's devotional commentary, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross references. There are over one hundred additional Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons, reference books and devotionals that you can download and add to your library absolutely free! Also available are some "locked" resources which must be purchased from their publisher. These are copyright and licensing requirements which are unavoidable. Please note that e-Sword HD is an *ENGLISH* release (but does include Spanish, Portuguese and French UI localization.) There are dozens of non-English Bibles available, but all other content is in English. The perfect app on the perfect device. What are you waiting for? Download e-Sword HD today and get to studying the Bible! ## Key features - Powerful Bible search - Integrated study notes editor - Parallel Bible comparison - Strong's definitions popovers - Scripture reference popovers - Location maps - Reading plans ## What do users think of e? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🙏 Indispensable - 🙌 Excellent study tool - 👍 Easy to use - 🔍 Powerful search and lookup features - 💰 Great value for money - 🎨 Customizable interface - 📚 Vast library of free resources **Cons** - 🔗 Lack of cross-device sync - 💰 Expensive paid resources - 🙄 Outdated or confusing UI - 🐛 Bugs and crashes - 🤔 Unclear how to access/use all features **Commonly reported bugs** - Highlighting and note-taking issues - Crashes and freezes after updates - Purchased resources not working or disappearing **Most requested features** - Sync notes and highlights across devices - Ability to customize text layout and formatting - Integrated audio Bible playback - Hebrew/Aramaic word parsing and analysis tools - Improved search and navigation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 758) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-hd-bible-study-to-go/id567008119/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2026-06-19, version 12.8* I have this app on my iPad, and have found it to be a great tool to study the bible with. You can install multiple translations, and easily compare them while you read. The font size and background color are adjustable, for easier readability. And, there are plenty of other nice features as well. I enjoy using it. Thank you, for making this app available, and at a very reasonable price. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-06-09, version 12.8* This is a wonderful app to study the bible with. You can install multiple translations, and easily compare the verses while you read. The font size and background color are also adjustable, for easier readability; there are plenty of other nice features, as well. I enjoy using it. Thank you, for making this app available, at a very reasonable price. ### 5/5 — Extremely useful app. Reliable and dependable *2026-02-25, version 12.8* Very well designed and stocked with many free resources and very good paid ones. I use this all the time for Bible study. ### 1/5 — References *2026-01-16, version 12.8* Why is the EWG comments or writings not available as a Bible reference? Instead you have this elementary opinions of Meyers, will delete this app as a result, a wasted purchase ### 5/5 — Great Tool *2025-11-29, version 12.8* I’ve been using e-sword now for 2 years and its such a great and easy, user friendly app. I’ve never used the PC version but i find that this does the job. I use other Bible software but find myself using this more often than not. ### 5/5 — Indispensable *2025-09-09, version 5.0* Thanks for making this treasure ### 4/5 — Let down by lack of iCloud sync *2025-08-27, version 12.8* A much loved app, that in the many years I have used it has become an indispensable aid to Bible study. But it's such a pity that the iPhone, iPad and Mac apps are all quite separate with no syncing of content/settings between them. For example, notes/highlights added to one device require repeating a laborious backup/export/import workaround to be replicated on the others, which are instantly out of sync as soon as another note/ highlight is added. Would be such a blessing to see iCloud sync enabled in a future update. ### 2/5 — Normal *2025-08-21, version 12.8* Aunque la puse en español, hay muchas cosas que quedan en inglés, además la strong que es muy importante solo en inglés, la tengo en mi pc y es muy útil, pero aquí para el iPad no tanto. ### 2/5 — Misleading *2025-06-29, version 12.7* You said there are several free resources to pick from, which is true, but the popular bible study resources are not free. This fact should be stated in the description. ### 2/5 — Remove chapters and verse *2025-06-11, version 12.7* I don't understand why to remove chapters and verses from the New Testament or how to find chapters, not titles, please stop this. ## Frequently asked questions about e ### What is e-Sword HD? e-Sword HD is a mobile application designed for in-depth Bible study. It offers features such as powerful search tools, an integrated editor for creating study notes, and easy access to a wide range of biblical resources including Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and lexicons. ### What are the key features of e-Sword HD? Key features include powerful and simple search capabilities, an integrated editor for creating rich text notes linked to the Bible, parallel Bible comparison for viewing different translations, quick access to Strong's definitions and scripture references, and location maps to visualize biblical places. ### Is e-Sword HD free to use? The app initially installs with several core resources like the King James Bible and dictionaries. Many additional resources are available for download for free. However, some 'locked' resources must be purchased due to copyright and licensing requirements. ### What devices is e-Sword HD compatible with? e-Sword HD is designed for mobile devices running advanced operating systems. The description specifically mentions availability on 'the world's most advanced mobile operating system,' implying compatibility with modern smartphones and tablets. ### Can I use e-Sword HD offline? Yes, no internet connection is required to use e-Sword HD. All installed Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and other resources are available for use offline, making it convenient for study anywhere. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.8 — 2025-07-25 Fixed random audio Bible issues and improved access reliability! ### 12.7 — 2025-06-03 * Now includes OpenDyslexic font! OpenDyslexic is a typeface designed to enhance readability for people with dyslexia. The font's design aims to make text more accessible and reduce common challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, such as: letter swapping, reading flow, and fatigue. Additionally, anyone who experiences eye strain or fatigue while reading electronic text may find this font aesthetically pleasing or more comfortable to read due to its unique letter shapes with heavier weighted bottoms, and wider letter and word spacing. * The Backup User Files feature is now file-selective. ### 12.5.1 — 2024-11-06 An update Haiku— All users have this complaint: My tab bar has moved! ### 12.5 — 2024-10-31 Updated minimum iOS deployment target. ### 12.3 — 2024-09-28 * Adaptations for iOS 18 changes. ## Apps similar to e | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Life Application Study Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-application-study-bible/id1240380955) | 4.9 (6,367) | $19.99 | Reference | | [Bible Dictionary and Glossary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-dictionary-and-glossary/id950707914) | 4.8 (5,002) | Free | Reference | | [PocketBible Bible Study App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbible-bible-study-app/id436998224) | 4.4 (381) | Free | Reference | | [Strong's Concordance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongs-concordance/id1425215177) | 4.8 (24,537) | Free | Reference | | [Accordance Bible Software](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accordance-bible-software/id411970514) | 4.8 (13,367) | Free | Reference | | [Literal Word: Bible & Lexicon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literal-word-bible-and-lexicon/id1439010388) | 4.9 (1,186) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Rick Meyers - [e-Sword LT: Bible Study to Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sword-lt-bible-study-to-go/id634158738) All apps by Rick Meyers: https://appshunter.io/developer/567008122 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*