# Filament Bible — The Print+Digital Bible

> Print Bible companion app for enhanced digital study and reading plans. (iPhone/iPad app by Tyndale House Publishers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filament-bible/id1218413385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tyndale House Publishers](https://appshunter.io/developer/347095138)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 406 App Store ratings · 258 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filament-bible/id1218413385/reviews.md

## What is Filament Bible?

This app is designed to work with Filament-enabled print Bibles. It is not a Bible app—it is a unique print + digital Bible experience.

Filament enhances your print Bible with the powerful capabilities of your iPhone or iPad. You get the comfortable reading experience a print Bible can offer along with instant access to more meaningful content than you’ll find in any one study Bible or devotional Bible. Native digital content like streaming audio, informative videos, and interactive maps are directly connected to your Bible reading experience in a way never before possible!

With your physical Bible open, use the Filament Bible app to simply scan the page you are reading with your device’s camera. Your iPhone or iPad recognizes the page and instantly connects you to content centered around that passage. You'll get access to in-depth study notes, profiles of key people mentioned on the page, articles about important themes, devotionals, streaming audio, videos, and interactive maps that will help you really get a feel for the world of the Bible.

Filament also includes the opportunity to build your daily Bible reading habit with reading plans, designed to give you a simple list of the pages you need to read to keep on track with your Bible reading goals, whether it is to read through the entire Bible or just to get a sense for what the Bible says about a key topic.

Our prayer is that Filament will be a faithful companion as you engage with God through the Bible!

## Key features

- Scan print Bible pages for instant digital content
- Access study notes, articles, and devotionals
- Stream audio and watch informative videos
- Explore interactive maps
- Build daily reading habits with reading plans

## Chart rankings

- #87 in Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Filament Bible?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Innovative and comprehensive app
- 🔍 Helpful study tools and resources
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🌍 Interactive maps and infographics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera not recognizing QR code or page numbers
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Incorrect page number mapping
- Sync issues causing loss of reading progress
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to take notes and bookmark passages
- Integrate full Bible text within the app
- Improve reading experience with customizable text settings
- Expand audio Bible and worship song options
- Provide more personalized reading plans and devotionals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 258)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filament-bible/id1218413385/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Stuck on 145

*2026-08-17, version 4.1.8*

This app has been great, but I decided to do the chronological Bible in a year and its stuck on day 145. Looks completed but opens everyday on 145 and I have to manually find the correct date, so when I get to final reading, I will be complete except day 145.

Other readings have completed just fine and a draw back is can’t use this app as a digital Bible, when you leave without your physical Bible.

### 5/5 — So helpful

*2026-08-17, version 4.1.8*

I’ve had the NLT Bible for like a year and had the filament app but kinda forgot I had the app. Finally started using it and oh my goodness I was missing out, it’s so helpful for deep study as a newer believer.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work with new phone.

*2026-08-16, version 4.1.8*

I upgraded my phone to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the app no longer works. I have deleted, downloaded and initially it wouldn't load my account. I then created a new account and get nothing but a black screen.

### 5/5 — Love this

*2026-08-16, version 4.1.8*

Packed with insight info and commentary. I love the NLT translation and the whole set up of this app and how deep I can go with it. I would love going even further into Hebrew and hermeneutics - other than that is is wonderful.

### 5/5 — An awesome way to listen/read to the word of god

*2026-08-12, version 4.1.7*

I love this app, the variety of bible reading plans are great.

### 3/5 — Avaliação e crítica

*2026-07-15*

App ótimo para auxiliar nos estudos, porém ainda continua fechando inesperadamente!

**Developer response:** Que bom que o app está ajudando nos seus estudos! Sobre o fechamento inesperado: atualize o app, reinicie o aparelho, desative qualquer VPN e, se persistir, reinstale. Se continuar, escreva para csresponse@tyndale.com que ajudamos direto!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2026-07-09, version 4.1.7*

What a great addition to my Bible! So easy to use and a powerful tool! This app is well organized, and laid out. It is simple and easy to navigate. I also love that they partnered with the BibleProject for some of their videos and illustrations. Great job to the developers. Thank you for making my day!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-07-07, version 4.1.7*

This is a great app to use when I want to use my two Bibles that are Filament enabled. It’s really cool.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-06-29, version 4.1.7*

Update: upon reading some reviews, I see that the app doesn’t work with a VPN on. This needs to be fixed. May still delete due to this.

The app was slow, but worked, during setup. Immediately after, all I get is a white screen. I’m giving it a bit but it’s already on the way to the trash can.

### 4/5 — So nice 😊

*2026-06-25, version 4.1.6*

I think this is such an amazing concept and I feel it can help me grasp the concept of what the bible is talking about and I love the bible itself so 🫶

## Frequently asked questions about Filament Bible

### What does the Filament Bible app do?

This app is designed to work with Filament-enabled print Bibles, offering a unique print + digital Bible experience. It enhances your physical Bible by allowing you to scan pages and instantly access related digital content like study notes, videos, audio, and maps.

### What kind of digital content can I access?

You can access in-depth study notes, profiles of key people, articles about important themes, devotionals, streaming audio, informative videos, and interactive maps. This content is directly connected to the passage you are reading in your physical Bible.

### Is this app a standalone Bible or does it require a physical Bible?

This app is not a standalone Bible. It is designed to work in conjunction with a Filament-enabled print Bible. You need to own a physical copy of the Filament Bible to use the app's features.

### How does the app help with Bible reading habits?

The app includes reading plans designed to help you build a daily Bible reading habit. These plans provide a simple list of pages to read, helping you stay on track with your goals, whether it's reading through the entire Bible or focusing on specific topics.

### Is the Filament Bible app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a distraction-free experience to enhance your print Bible reading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.8 — 2026-08-16

Fixed some visual bugs with audio player interface, added links to Help Center and Feedback site, and made some small performance improvements to video handling.

### 4.1.7 — 2026-06-25

Fixed a silent crash and resolved a few small bugs

### 4.1.6 — 2026-06-19

We've made improvements and optimizations for the page scanning interface and audio Bible handling, plus fixed a few other minor bugs.

### 4.1.5 — 2026-03-27

Bug fixes

### 4.1.4 — 2026-03-04

We fixed some bugs related to reading plans and audio Bibles.

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