# Glossa Bible — Bible study you can trace > In-depth Bible study tool with source tracing, multi-language support, and commentary. (iPhone/iPad app by SoulForge Tech LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossa-bible/id6811499488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SoulForge Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784075116) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 92 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2026-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-10-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossa-bible/id6811499488/reviews.md ## What is Glossa Bible? Don’t just get an answer. See where it came from. Glossa Bible is built for readers who want to go deeper without losing the quiet of reading Scripture. TRACE EVERY ANSWER • Ask about any passage in the context of the book and chapter you are reading. • Follow the Scripture citations behind each response. • See the commentary evidence, source, author, and date. • Open the original source excerpt and decide for yourself. • Guided Study takes you deeper one question at a time. • AI-generated content may contain errors and is a study aid, not a substitute for Scripture. READ AND LISTEN • Read the Simplified or Traditional Chinese Union Version and the King James Version. • Compare Chinese and English side by side. • Listen to written and audio commentary for every chapter across all 66 books. • Use Lock Screen and headphone controls, plus a sleep timer. • Download Scripture and commentary book by book. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE • Follow cross-references and consult classic commentary. • See the structure of each book at a glance. • Explore people, places, events, and themes through a knowledge map. MAKE THE STUDY YOURS • Highlight verses and keep notes beside the text. • Organize notes by book. • Save important passages and conversations as memory cards. • Sign in to sync notes, memory cards, and reading progress across devices. 253 TRADITIONAL HYMNS • Search by theme, season, or Scripture reference. • Follow synchronized lyrics, play continuously, or listen while reading. • Selected hymns include openly licensed vocal recordings. No account is required to read, listen, ask questions, or download content. Glossa Bible is maintained with a public-service purpose: to keep thoughtful Bible study tools accessible to everyone. Ask the Bible, Guided Study, and ongoing services are provided free of charge, with no subscription or feature restrictions based on support. If Glossa Bible has been helpful to you, you may make an optional one-time in-app contribution toward AI and maintenance costs. Support is always voluntary, and every feature remains available whether or not you contribute. Glossa Bible has no ads and does not perform cross-app tracking. ## Key features - Trace answers to original sources - Read and listen to multiple Bible translations - Side-by-side Chinese and English comparison - Audio commentary for every chapter - Highlight verses and take notes - Organize notes by book - Access 253 traditional hymns ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Support | $1.99 | one-time | | Heartfelt Support | $4.99 | one-time | | Generous Support | $9.99 | one-time | | Major Support | $19.99 | one-time | | Patron Support | $49.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Glossa Bible ### Does Glossa Bible have ads? No, Glossa Bible is ad-free and does not perform cross-app tracking. The app is maintained with a public-service purpose to keep thoughtful Bible study tools accessible to everyone. ### What is the pricing for Glossa Bible? Glossa Bible is free to download and use. While optional one-time in-app contributions are accepted for AI and maintenance costs, all features remain available regardless of contribution. ### What devices is Glossa Bible available on? Glossa Bible is available on iPhone and iPad devices. No account is required to read, listen, ask questions, or download content. ### How often is Glossa Bible updated? The latest version of Glossa Bible is 1.1.0, last updated on October 8, 2026. The app is actively maintained. ### What age rating is Glossa Bible? Glossa Bible has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the app's content and intended use. ### Can I use Glossa Bible offline? Yes, you can download Scripture and commentary book by book for offline use. This allows for reading and listening without an internet connection. ### What languages does Glossa Bible support for reading? Glossa Bible supports reading the Simplified or Traditional Chinese Union Version and the King James Version. It also allows for side-by-side comparison of Chinese and English texts. ### How does Glossa Bible's AI feature work? The AI-generated content in Glossa Bible is designed as a study aid to trace answers and provide context. It may contain errors and should not be considered a substitute for Scripture. Users can open original source excerpts to verify information. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-08 • Ask and Study are now one: tap "Walk me through chapter N" inside Ask to be guided through a chapter, one question at a time. Your place is saved and follows your account to other devices, and studied chapters are listed in the Ask sidebar. • Ask anything about the Bible right from the home page; in the reader, one Ask button replaces the + menu. • Ambience, all in one place: music for reading, ambient sounds, paper colour and a painting behind the page. • Text size now adjusts smoothly, and body text comes in five weights, from Light to Heavy. • A new system look on iPhone and iPad: the system tab bar, a Now Playing bar that grows into the full player, Liquid Glass buttons, and panels that open as system cards — pull down to close. • A new home tour, plus many reading improvements and fixes. ### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Glossa Bible | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [People's Open Bible (POB)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peoples-open-bible-pob/id6783402179) | — | Free | Reference | | [精读圣经](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id969776780) | 4.9 (892) | Free | Reference | ## Related topics [glossa](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/glossa) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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