# Focus Bible — Douay-Rheims + Latin Vulgate

> Bible app with Douay-Rheims and Latin Vulgate translations. (iPhone/iPad app by Byrne Publishing LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-bible/id1455735735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Byrne Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390060599)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-bible/id1455735735/reviews.md

## What is Focus Bible?

This app provides the Douay-Rheims translation of the Bible with official notes and also quick access to the Latin Vulgate for each verse.

The Latin Vulgate is a translation from Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts by Saint Jerome (345–420).  The Council of Trent in 1546 declared that the Latin Vulgate must be "held as authentic; and that no one is to dare, or presume to reject it under any pretext whatever."  In 1943, Pope Pius XII stated that the Latin Vulgate is “free from any error whatsoever in matters of faith and morals.”   

The Douay–Rheims Bible is a faithful English translation of the Latin Vulgate that has been used since 1582.

## Key features

- Douay-Rheims translation
- Latin Vulgate translation
- Verse-by-verse comparison
- Official notes included
- Offline access

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-bible/id1455735735/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Misspelling

*2023-08-09, version 2.0*

In Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 4, the word neighbor is spelled neighhor.

### 4/5 — Please add a back button when on the Verse View

*2023-04-06, version 2.0*

The best Douay Rheims bible app out there so far. I’ve tried them all. The only thing that annoys me about the app is that once you click on a specific verse, you cannot go back to viewing the whole chapter easily. You have to go all the way back to the menu and go to the book and chapter again. A simple back button on the Focus Verse screen would make this app go from good to great.

### 5/5 — Marvellous bible verse study

*2023-03-31*

This is a great app. A verse by verse display in big print. It really makes you focus on the Word. 

It also has topical verses already grouped. So you can memorise for proclamations/declarations. 

Just what I have been looking for.  Many thanks.

### 5/5 — Simple & Straightforward

*2022-06-05, version 2.0*

This is exactly what I was looking for - a real catholic bible!

## Frequently asked questions about Focus Bible

### What Bible translations does Focus Bible offer?

Focus Bible provides the Douay-Rheims English translation and the Latin Vulgate. Both are accessible verse by verse for easy comparison and study.

### Is Focus Bible free to use?

Yes, Focus Bible is completely free to download and use. It does not feature any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Focus Bible have ads?

No, Focus Bible is ad-free. Users can enjoy an uninterrupted study experience without any advertisements.

### What devices are compatible with Focus Bible?

Focus Bible is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Focus Bible updated?

The latest version of Focus Bible, 2.0, was released on May 22, 2021. While the last update was in 2021, the app's core content remains stable for reference purposes.

### What is the age rating for Focus Bible?

Focus Bible has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### What do users think of Focus Bible?

Focus Bible has received excellent user feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 8 ratings. This suggests a high level of user satisfaction with its features and usability.

### Can I use Focus Bible offline?

Yes, the app provides access to the Douay-Rheims and Latin Vulgate translations, which can be used for study without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2021-05-22

Search now compensates for spellings of several names in the Douay-Rheims translation that may be unfamiliar for some users.

### 1.0 — 2021-05-19

No release notes.

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