# Handy Bible Chinese 隨手讀聖經 — Handy Bible Study Tool

> A powerful and fast Chinese Bible study tool with advanced search and note-taking features. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Chiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-chinese/id443188548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Chiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/414105379)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 674 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-chinese/id443188548/reviews.md

## What is Handy Bible Chinese 隨手讀聖經?

"隨手讀中文聖經"讓你隨時隨地研讀聖經,它不僅提供了簡單而快速的方法來閱讀聖經(特別是對聖經還不熟的讀者,能輕易及最快速地翻閱任何新舊約的任一書章節),也提供了許多方便而有用的功能,成為你研讀聖經的好幫手。 

* 支援繁,簡中文使用者介面; Universal app(可同時安裝在iPhone以及iPad); 直向以及橫向顯示;所有資料庫已附上,不需要internet連接. 

* 支援利用iOS本身的語音功能來朗讀所有的中英文聖經譯本,不需下載龐大的人聲錄音資料庫(需另外選購,中文語音包括:國語,普通話,廣東話及英語,可用作學習語言工具).

* 市面上最快速的聖經查詢軟件之一(比較幾款最暢銷的中英文聖經iPhone軟件),是少數手機聖經軟體中,使用效率,功能強大的SQL數據庫引擎.瞬間即可查閱或搜尋到任何經節. 

* 新增/編輯個人筆記;若該節經文有個人筆記,個人筆記圖標會顯示在該節經文旁邊,方便進入閱讀或編輯.另外這種個人筆記Window是浮動的,半透明和可移動的,這樣可以同時閱讀聖經經文和個人筆記. 

* 超強的筆記編輯功能: 目前市面上唯一支援“豐富文字編輯功能”. “豐富文字編輯功能” ，包括“粗體” ， “斜體” ， “劃底線” ， “刪除線” ， “字體顏色/加亮/大小” ， “有序或無序列表”等，

* 除了和合本, 呂振中,中文英皇欽定本,簡明聖經外,也包含英文的ASV, BBE, DARBY, ISV, KJV, NHEB, WEB, YLT聖經文本.不像其他軟件需另外設定或多幾道步驟,可透過Navigation Bar上的切換聖經圖標,輕輕一按即可輕鬆地切換到不同的聖經文本. 

* 利用滾輪方便地選擇所要查閱的書卷以及章節.並可鍵入該書卷的中文或英文簡寫的第一或二字,即可跳選該書卷. 

* 強大而豐富的搜索功能:搜索經文或你的個人筆記中的任何字串.可設定舊約,新約,整本聖經,或限定那些經卷,也可以使用“AND“或“OR”來縮小搜索範圍。效率,功能強大的SQL數據庫查詢,能在幾秒鐘內搜尋到你要找的經文. 

* 搜索結果將顯示所有包含該字串的經文以及該字串出現在各書卷的頻率.目前市面上大部分的聖經軟件,只能一頁一頁的查詢,無法一次及一目瞭然地顯示所有的查詢結果. 

* 提供方便的聖經章節書卷跳選功能,利用右下方的游標功能鍵,可輕易的跳選上或下一章節書卷. 

* 每節經文以及個人筆記可以複製或email出去 

* “即時搜索“設置,如果設定,當你輸入任何字串時,它同時的即時搜索經文. * 自動儲存任何搜索或查找過的經文歷史.也可以加入個人書籤.從"我的記錄"-個人筆記,書籤和歷史都可以立即跳到該節經文. 

* 豐富的個人設置,可以設置聖經文本,聖經文字顯示的字型/顏色/大小,背景圖片(可選擇內置或從相冊中添加自己的相片為背景) 

* 可另外選購授權研經資料: 中文-新譯本(香港環球聖經公會授權), 中文NET聖經, 英文-ESV, NASB, NET, Message, NKJV bible 

* 可另外選購"隨手讀中文聖經專業版"-功能包括Dictionary搜尋/Strong Number原文搜尋, 和合本/KJV with Strong Number, 所有不同經文文本對照比較, MHCC, CLARKE, JFB聖經注釋等.

* Latest info: http://facebook.com/handybible

## Key features

- Fast Bible navigation
- Advanced search functionality
- Rich text note editing
- Multiple Bible translations
- Text-to-speech scripture reading
- Offline access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese New Version 新譯本/新译本-繁體版/简体版 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ESV Bible | $4.99 | one-time |
| CNV/ESV Bundle-新譯本及英語標準板合購 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Add Text-To-Speech | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate-support our ministry | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate-support our ministry | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate-support our ministry | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donate-support our ministry | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donate-support our ministry | $99.99 | one-time |
| Prayer Requests - 禱告簿 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bible Note can add Audio Recording/Playing－聖經筆記添加音頻 | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Handy Bible Chinese 隨手讀聖經?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Very organised
- 💡 Useful tool with many functions
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 💡 Powerful search tool
- 💡 Variety of Bible books available
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Speech add-on helpful
- 👍 Good for Bible study
- 👍 Easy to read
- 👍 Can read anywhere
- 👍 Easy to select book & verse
- 👍 Can choose text color

**Cons**

- 🐛 App needs reopening after switching apps
- 🐛 Prompt to allow paste when copying from other apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App needs reopening after switching apps
- Prompt to allow paste when copying from other apps
- Cannot enter chapters from directory, only by scrolling

**Most requested features**

- More modern Chinese versions
- Add parentheses
- Add NIV version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-chinese/id443188548/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2023-11-01, version 6.8.2*

Many more functions to be explored Thank you for such a useful tool. Entering notes is one of the functions. 

Unfortunately, somethings changed which had made it less convenient:
1) Everytime I come back from another APP, your Bible APP would have to be reopened. When doing Bible study, I use multiple APP. Having to reopen the Bible app is rather annoying.
2) When copying anything from a different app, I am asked to allow paste which is not necessary.

Thank you.

### 5/5 — 内置了好多版本

*2023-08-16*

好用

### 5/5 — Fyjtzx

*2023-05-20*

还没有学会使用

### 5/5 — Missing basic features

*2020-09-06*

只能用滾輪跳入章節.不能從目錄進入

**Developer response:** 可以的,應該是不小心按到'Done"底下的按鈕,只要再按一下'Done"底下的按鈕,就可以恢復"目錄"式的選擇章節.若還有問題,請聯絡: iphone.apps.vincechiu@gmail.com

### 4/5 — Great App

*2019-05-21, version 5.24*

So far the one I like best!

### 5/5 — Ball L

*2019-04-13*

Very easy to use and very organised. Strongly recommend!

### 5/5 — 方便实用

*2016-02-25*

查经方便实用

### 5/5 — 很好

*2014-12-07*

非常好的软件，要是资料库不收费就更好了

### 4/5 — Great app

*2014-11-02*

Great app for reading the Bible. I like having the LZZ version and the speech add-on is very helpful. Only wish there were more modern Chinese versions. Very simple interface with more features than I need. Great job!

### 5/5 — 感谢主，非常好!

*2013-12-01*

喜欢这个软件，可以写记录，实用方便

## Frequently asked questions about Handy Bible Chinese 隨手讀聖經

### What does the Handy Bible Chinese app do?

This app is designed to help users study the Bible by providing a fast and easy way to read scripture, search for verses, and take personal notes. It supports multiple Chinese and English translations and offers advanced editing features for notes.

### What are the key features of this Bible app?

Key features include rapid navigation through scripture, powerful search capabilities for verses and notes, rich text editing for personal annotations, support for various Chinese and English Bible versions, and an offline mode. It also offers text-to-speech functionality for reading scripture aloud.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers optional in-app purchases for additional Bible translations, study materials, and advanced features like dictionary and Strong's number searches.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is a Universal app, meaning it can be installed and used on both iPhones and iPads. It supports both portrait and landscape display orientations.

### How can I use this app for language learning?

The app supports iOS's built-in text-to-speech functionality to read scripture in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. This feature can be utilized as a tool for language learning by listening to the pronunciation of different Bible translations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.1 — 2025-11-19

* 經文更新
* 錯誤修復和性能增進

### 7.1.0 — 2025-08-15

* 經文更新
* 錯誤修復和性能增進

### 7.0.0 — 2024-09-11

* 經文更新
* 錯誤修復和性能增進

### 6.9.1 — 2024-02-07

* 經文更新 - 加入 NASB2020
* 錯誤修復和性能增進

### 6.8.2 — 2023-07-18

* Bible text update
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

* 經文更新
* 錯誤修復和性能增進。

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All apps by Vincent Chiu: https://appshunter.io/developer/414105379

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