# Equipd Bible

> Personal Bible study and ministry app with advanced scripture management. (iPhone/iPad app by iMatt Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equipd-bible/id998059934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 206 App Store ratings · 220 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese and 9 more
- Released: 2015-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equipd-bible/id998059934/reviews.md

## What is Equipd Bible?

Welcome to the Equipd Bible - a powerful Bible reading and personal study app. 

What makes the Equipd Bible different from other Bible apps? It has been carefully optimised for daily workflows, from using in the ministry, to daily bible reading and collating your favourite scriptures and study notes. Use it one-handed on your iPhone or in split-screen mode on your iPad. Look up selected verses with the fastest copy scripture tool ever. Personalise this Bible app and make it your own.

* Load compatible Bibles in EPUB format from the Equipd website or other approved sources. Check www.equipd.me/bibles for more information.

* View different Bibles side-by-side for easy comparison. Or read just one Bible full-screen.

* Load multiple languages side-by-side for sharing in the ministry with those from different cultures. Great for language learners.

* Bible Reading Schedules with reminder notifications. You can setup one or multiple schedules at a time. Never get behind on daily Bible reading again.

* For Chinese users or learners ... automated Pinyin, Zhuyin (Bopomofo), Sidney Lau, or Yale romanization can be generated and shown in 2-line format above the Simplified or Traditional characters.  

* For Japanese users or learners ... automated Furigana or Romaji in 2-line format.  

* Jump from viewing just the selected verses to the Chapter window to get the full context.

* Multiple ways to look up scriptures. Use the 3 scrollers at the top, or the Bible Picker accessed from the toolbar. Use the double-tap or "shake" gestures to show the Picker - great for one-handed use on the iPhone. 

* Add study notes against verses. View notes for the current chapter in a side-panel (iPad and iPhone Plus). Access all notes from the toolbar.

* Import MP3 files for offline audio. In Safari locate a MP3 ZIP file and "Open in..." the Equipd Bible.

* The easiest "Copy" scripture feature you have ever seen. Great for copying scriptures into note-taking apps.

* Bookmarks organised by topic or category. You can even put a comment against a bookmarked scripture to highlight a main point or line of reasoning.

* History of scripture lookups.

* Backup and Restore of verse notes and bookmarked scriptures, with backup reminders.

* Clipboard Lookups - just copy a scripture from another document or app, and then open Equipd ... Equipd will try and look it up for you!

* A powerful URL scheme so that you can create links to open scriptures in the Equipd Bible from external apps or documents. The Equipd Bible implements the x-callback-url scheme for developers to integrate with.

* Streamlined workflow and screen rotation for all devices from the iPhone 4S to the larger iPhone 6 Plus, and of course it works great on the iPad. iOS 7 or above is required.

* Split Screen support for iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro.

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Please view the website and forums on www.equipd.me for more details and support. All official support is in English, but community users may offer support in other languages.

I sincerely hope the Equipd Bible app can help you to be "completely equipped for every good work"! — 2 Timothy 3:17.

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Website: www.equipd.me
Forums: www.equipd.me/forums
FaceBook: facebook.com/equipd.me
Twitter: twitter.com/equipd

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## Key features

- Side-by-side Bible comparison
- Study notes and bookmarking
- Customizable reading schedules
- Fast scripture copy tool
- EPUB Bible import
- MP3 audio file import
- Multi-language support

## What do users think of Equipd Bible?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Excellent Bible study tool
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages and translations
- 📚 Comprehensive Bible features (bookmarks, notes, schedules)
- 💡 Innovative features like verse highlighting and Strong's Concordance integration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔒 Difficulty downloading/importing certain Bible versions
- 🔍 Limited search and annotation capabilities compared to some other apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Downloading Bible versions from JW.org not working for some users
- Scrolling issues or small display windows after recent updates

**Most requested features**

- Add audio Bible playback functionality
- Improve note-taking and highlighting capabilities
- Integrate with more online Bible resources and research tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 220)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equipd-bible/id998059934/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2026 it’s still working great

*2026-03-02*

I had the old app & used this since the beginning. Sometimes I get a new phone & forget how to set it up so I go to fb & message the brother there & he helps. Best app for comparing versions, cross references, languages & copy/ paste. I use it every day even to quickly pull up scriptures to compare & share.

**Developer response:** Sorry for any confusion. I can clarify that the installation of new Bibles in EPUB format is working fine on iOS 15.0.2 which is the latest version.

Apple changed how downloads work in Safari in iOS 13 and it has confused many users ever since. It downloads EPUB and other files to the Files app > Downloads folder. And you need to follow a specific workflow to get that EPUB file to open in an app other than the default Apple Books.

So ... after downloading the EPUB file in Safari, please switch to the separate Files app, then go to the Downloads folder, then locate the EPUB file and tap + hold on the file name. A menu should appear that includes a "Share" option, and you should try to choose the Equipd Bible app from the list of apps to share the file with. If the Equipd Bible app does not show in the list of apps you need to scroll across and use the "... More" button to access it.

I created an article to try and help users:
http://www.equipd.me/install-ios13

Please have a good look at the article and see if it makes sense as the process will help you with other files you download in the future as well, not just for the Equipd Bible. Quick tip - if you still find the process confusing, try using the Google Chrome app instead.

I hope that helps. Otherwise feel free to reach out to me using support@equipd.me.

### 5/5 — 언어 다운로드

*2026-02-09, version 4.1.4*

한국어 다운 받을 수 없던데 어떻게 하면 다운 받을 수 있을까요?

### 5/5 — Ingénieux

*2025-12-10*

Ingénieux et très pratique. Merci et félicitations pour ce travail.

### 1/5 — 한국어 성경

*2025-11-26, version 4.1.4*

방금 Equipd앱을 구매했는데 한국어 성경은 안뜨네요. 
앱 설정> 성경 아래에 “더 많은 종류의 성경을 다운로드 하시겠습니까”에 들어가봐도 한국어가 없어요. 
파란색 작은 글씨로 “다시 설정”에서 영어를 지우고 한국어 성경을 입력해 봤지만 안됩니다. 
예전 앱은 3.0버전인데 새로 구매한 앱은 2.0버전이네요. 
저는 일단 환불 요청을 했습니다. 
빠른 해결 부탁합니다.

### 3/5 — 한국어성경 내용이 나오지않음

*2025-11-10*

잘 사용하다가 기기변경후 앱을 설치해서 사용하려는데 다시는 성경약어는 한글로 표시되나 내용은 일본어와 중국어 등이 기본적으로 나오면서 설정을 한국어로 변경해도 되지 않습니다.
답변부탁합니다.

**Developer response:** 새 기기에서 앱이 작동하게 되어 기쁩니다. 앱 자체에서 소리만 잘 들리면 모든 내용이 한국어로 제대로 표시됩니다. 한국어 성경만 설치하시면 됩니다. 기본적으로 한국어 성경 샘플이 설치되어 있지 않습니다. 죄송합니다. 한국어 성경의 EPUB 버전을 직접 찾아서 설치하셔야 합니다. Equipd 성경 앱은 수백 가지 언어로 된 성경을 지원합니다. EPUB 형식의 성경을 앱에 다운로드하고 설치하는 방법에 대한 도움이 필요하시면 웹사이트를 참조하시거나 support@equipd.me로 문의해 주시면 자세한 안내를 도와드리겠습니다. 행운을 빕니다!

Glad you could get the app working on your new device. So the app itself is correctly showing everything in Korean by the sounds - you just need to install a Korean Bible. There are no sample Korean Bible's installed by default sorry - you need to locate and install the EPUB version of the Korean Bible yourself. There are Bibles in hundreds of languages that are supported by the Equipd Bible app. If you need help in how to download and install Bibles in EPUB format into the app you can refer to the website, or please reach out to support@equipd.me and I can provide further instructions. All the best!

### 5/5 — Needed App

*2025-08-12, version 4.1.4*

Must Have!

### 5/5 — 图书去哪里了QAQ

*2025-07-27*

我记得以前能看的，为啥导入也找不到了，QAQ

### 5/5 — Firstbiblia

*2025-07-08*

Meine Lieblingsübersetzung und ich gebrauche sie schon einige Jahre! Dafür herzlichen Dank‼️

### 5/5 — Top

*2025-06-07*

Hätte gar nicht gedacht, dass sie von Nutzen ist. Allerdings ist sie für den Dienst perfekt anpassbar.
Support reagiert auch wirklich schnell.
Der Kauf hat sich sehr gelohnt.

### 4/5 — Love this app!  Such a blessing!

*2025-05-11, version 4.1.3*

I have used this app for decades, from it's earliest development.  How wonderful it is to have more access to more Bible translations,in particular the ones that actually have God's name in them. And i LOVE the Bible book/chapter/verse Pickers!  As it makes it so much easier and quicker to navigate the Bible(s); As well as, the Font Size enlarger, since I'm legally blind.  My prayer is that the developer of this  invaluable app will continue to support having this app  available, accessible and updated when needed for all users, including blind users who use screen-readers on their devices, such as, VoiceOver on iPhone and Talk Back on Android.  Thankyou SO much!

## Frequently asked questions about Equipd Bible

### What is the Equipd Bible app?

The Equipd Bible is a powerful application designed for personal Bible reading and in-depth study. It aims to streamline daily workflows for ministry, personal devotionals, and scripture collation. The app allows users to organize favorite scriptures, take study notes, and utilize efficient scripture lookup tools.

### What are the key features of Equipd Bible?

Key features include the ability to view multiple Bibles side-by-side, load compatible Bibles in EPUB format, and add study notes against verses. It also offers customizable Bible reading schedules with reminders, fast scripture copying, bookmarking organized by topic, and history tracking of scripture lookups.

### Is Equipd Bible free to use?

Yes, the Equipd Bible app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free monetization model.

### What devices and operating systems are compatible with Equipd Bible?

The app is designed to work on various Apple devices, including iPhones (from iPhone 4S to iPhone 6 Plus) and iPads. It requires iOS 7 or above. Split-screen support is available on specific iPad models like the iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, and iPad Pro.

### How can I use Equipd Bible for ministry or language learning?

For ministry, the app's ability to view multiple Bibles side-by-side and load multiple languages simultaneously is beneficial for cross-cultural sharing. For language learners, it offers automated romanization for Chinese (Pinyin, Zhuyin, etc.) and Japanese (Furigana, Romaji), displayed in a 2-line format above the characters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.4 — 2025-07-02

This update fixes issues with the display of Furigana and Pinyin.

Thanks for your ongoing support.

### 4.1.3 — 2023-11-19

It has been a while since the last update, thanks for your patience - I hope you are still enjoying the app.

This update fixes a few issues and adds some new features.

New In-App Browser
================

- Much easier to install new Bible EPUB files and Schedules.
- Support for browser bookmarks.
- From the main Bible window you can open the browser from the top/right menu, or using a two-finger tap (must be enabled in Settings > General). 
- Use this feature to share a website while out in the ministry for example.

Backups
=======

- Backups can now be shared to any app, not just email. 
- The backup file name now includes the date and device (iPad or iPhone).

Other Improvements 
================

- Added a search to bookmark folders.
- Improved support for 6.7" and mini screen sizes.
- Added the ability to lock in the screen in portrait mode in Settings > General.
- You can now change font size from the top/right menu in both the main Bible window and the Chapter window (dropping support for the pinch / zoom gesture here).

PS: iOS 14 or higher is now required to use the app.

PPS: If you are still enjoying the Equipd Bible app it would really be appreciated if you could leave a review on the App Store.

### 4.1.2 — 2023-11-11

It has been a while since the last update, thanks for your patience - I hope you are still enjoying the app.

This update fixes a few issues and adds some new features.

New In-App Browser
================

- Much easier to install new Bible EPUB files and Schedules.
- Support for browser bookmarks.
- From the main Bible window you can open the browser from the top/right menu, or using a two-finger tap (must be enabled in Settings > General). 
- Use this feature to share a website while out in the ministry for example.

Backups
=======

- Backups can now be shared to any app, not just email. 
- The backup file name now includes the date and device (iPad or iPhone).

Other Improvements 
================

- Added a search to bookmark folders.
- Improved support for 6.7" and mini screen sizes.
- Added the ability to lock in the screen in portrait mode in Settings > General.
- You can now change font size from the top/right menu in both the main Bible window and the Chapter window (dropping support for the pinch / zoom gesture here).

PS: iOS 14 or higher is now required to use the app.

PPS: If you are still enjoying the Equipd Bible app it would really be appreciated if you could leave a review on the App Store.

### 4.1.1 — 2023-11-03

It has been a while since the last update, thanks for your patience - I hope you are still enjoying the app.

This update fixes a few issues and adds some new features.

New In-App Browser
================

- Much easier to install new Bible EPUB files and Schedules.
- Support for browser bookmarks.
- From the main Bible window you can open the browser from the top/right menu, or using a two-finger tap (must be enabled in Settings > General). 
- Use this feature to share a website while out in the ministry for example.

Backups
=======

- Backups can now be shared to any app, not just email. 
- The backup file name now includes the date and device (iPad or iPhone).

Other Improvements 
================

- Added a search to bookmark folders.
- Improved support for 6.7" and mini screen sizes.
- Added the ability to lock in the screen in portrait mode in Settings > General.
- You can now change font size from the top/right menu in the Chapter view (in addition to using the pinch gesture in/out to change the size).

PS: iOS 14 or higher is now required to use the app.

PPS: If you are still enjoying the Equipd Bible app it would really be appreciated if you could leave a review on the App Store.

### 4.1.0 — 2023-11-01

It has been a while since the last update, thanks for your patience - I hope you are still enjoying the app.

This update fixes a few issues and adds some new features.

New In-App Browser
===============

- Much easier to install new Bible EPUB files and Schedules.
- Support for browser bookmarks.
- From the main Bible window you can option the browser from the top/right menu, or using a two-finger tap (must be enabled in Settings > General). 
- Use this feature to share a website while out in the ministry for example.

Backups
=======

- Backups can now be shared to any app, not just email. 
- The backup file name now includes the date and device (iPad or iPhone).

Other Improvements 
================

- Added a search to bookmark folders.
- Improved support for 6.7" and mini screen sizes.
- Added the ability to lock in the screen in portrait mode in Settings > General.
- You can now change font size from the top/right menu in the Chapter view (in addition to using the pinch gesture in/out to change the size).

PS: iOS 14 or higher is now required to use the app.

PPS: If you are still enjoying the Equipd Bible app it would really be appreciated if you could leave a review on the App Store.

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