# Handy Bible Pro — Handy Bible Study Tool

> Advanced Bible study app with multi-window, rich text notes, and extensive search. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Chiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-pro/id451584395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Chiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/414105379)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 365 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 848 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-pro/id451584395/reviews.md

## What is Handy Bible Pro?

In addition to all features of "Handy Bible"(Search "Handy Bible"), "Handy Bible Pro" also adds: 
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* Complete bible study app, besides bible translations, also includes commentaries, Strong Number concordance and definition, dictionaries, maps, devotions and books. Can use iOS built-in speech synthesizer to read all bible translations.(optional purchase, includes English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, etc. 37 languages).

* Universal app (support both iPhone and iPad); it also supports both the portrait and the landscape mode; no internet connection needed

* Add Apple Watch Support

* As user's review-"No other Bible app allows you to do so much on one page" - Unlike other bible apps on the market, can only read bible, commentary or dictionary - one at a time, "Handy Bible" provides very unique feature - "floating", "Movable" and "half-transparent" bibe/commentary/Dictionary/Personal Note reading window on top of bible text, so that you can read all these texts at the same time. 

* The only app to open up to 4 bible windows(others can only have up to 2) - each bible window can adjust its own size and assign its own bible translation text. And moreover, you can assign "Bible Parallel" to one of these 4 bible windows. These features allow to have all bible translations viewable on the same screen without flipping back and forth. Plus the above "float" commentary, dictionary, personal note and bible search popup window, you can have all kinds of bible study contents shown and viewable on the same screen. 

* Powerful note(have both scripture and topical "Tag" notes) editing - the only app to allow "rich text editing" and add links to any bible study content within the app - supports "rich text editing" including "Bold", "Italic", "Underline", "Strike Through", "Font color/highlight/size", "Ordered or unordered list", etc. In addition, you can insert "Tag" shortcut that links any bible study content to your note. Also, you can copy web page link and paste into your note. Video demo: http://facebook.com/handybible

* Powerful and rich SQL db search features: search for any text within seconds inside the Bible or any text in your own personal notes; it can also filter OT and NT books. Can also use "AND" or "OR" (words separated by space, or use begin-end double quotes to search as a whole phrase) to narrow down the search. Also support Regular Expression for more complex and specific search.

* Unlike other apps, can only show search result page by page, Search Result will be presented with all scriptures found in order by a Book with Book Index for easy access and the frequency of that serach strings within each Book. 

* Commentaries: MHCC,JFB,Clarke,Barnes,Gill,TSK free domain commentaries included. A icon will be shown if available for that bible verse. Like NOTE window, this Commentary Window is also floating, hafl-transparent and movable so can have it on all the time while reading bible text. Eaily switch to next available Commentary with Next/Previous button. 

* Compare Translations: show all available bible translations within one single window

* Dictionary: includes AmTrac,Easton,Fausset,ISBE,Morrish,Nave,SC,Smiths,TCR. Search any exact or partial of keyword. 

* Strong Number Concordance: includes Hebrew/Greek Definitions and References. Search and look up each Strong Number. 

* Bible with Strong Number: includes KJV with Strong Number text. For each Strong Number, can have a floating window to show its definition. 

* Bible Maps/Art.

* Reading Plan: create personal daily bible reading plan based on your choices of bible books and duration. Includes 4 examples of bible reading plans.

* All the above can be exported from Copy/Email. 

* Include: ASV,BBE,DARBY,ISV,KJV,NHEB,WEB,YLT bible text. Also can purchase ESV, Message, NASB, NET bible/notes, NKJV, etc.

* Useful Tips/FAQ: http://vincentchiu.com/iphone_apps

* Great user rating/review(4.8/5.0)

## Key features

- Multiple Bible translations
- Commentaries and dictionaries
- Simultaneous multi-window display
- Rich text note editing
- Powerful SQL database search
- Offline access
- Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Message Bible | $4.99 | one-time |
| NET Bible with Notes | $4.99 | one-time |
| ESV Bible | $4.99 | one-time |
| NASB Bible | $5.99 | one-time |
| NASB Bible Study Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| NKJV Bible | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add Text-To-Speech | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hebrew Interlinear Old Testament with Strong's numbers and transliteration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bible Maps | $2.99 | one-time |
| Confessions - Augustine | Free | one-time |
| Book - The Pilgrim's Progress | Free | one-time |
| NET Bible | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bible Note can insert images | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bible Note can add Audio Recording/Playing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original Bible Text Study | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feature - Multiple Searches | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Handy Bible Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive Bible study tool with extensive features
- 🔍 Powerful concordance and Strong's number integration
- 💬 Multiple Bible translations and commentaries included
- 👍 User-friendly interface once learned
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- ⚡ Fast search and lookup functionality
- 📖 Ability to compare multiple Bible versions simultaneously
- ✍️ Easy note-taking and annotation features
- 🎨 Highly customizable display options
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🔗 Seamless integration of study tools within app
- ⏱️ Quick access to definitions and commentary
- 🏆 Responsive developer with excellent customer service
- ⌚ Apple Watch compatibility
- 📊 Daily Bible reading plan tracking

**Cons**

- 🧭 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🔘 Non-intuitive navigation and interface design
- 📱 Difficult to change chapters within same book
- 🔤 Small button sizes difficult to tap
- 📖 Limited popular Bible translations available by default
- ❌ Missing common translations (NIV, ESV, NASB) without purchase
- 📚 Lack of comprehensive tutorials or user manual
- 🎨 Background pictures need improvement
- ⚙️ Complex feature set can be overwhelming
- 🔧 Some paid content doesn't load properly initially

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Apple Watch Bible section fails to load scriptures
- Paid content (NASB, NET Bible) doesn't load after purchase
- Concordance doesn't label verses until clicked
- Interlinear Bible not accessible after purchase
- Screen spinning/loading issues with some purchases
- Audio search only picks up one word

**Most requested features**

- Add popular Bible translations (NIV, ESV, NASB) to default package
- Create comprehensive user manual and video tutorials
- Improve Apple Watch scripture loading functionality
- Add Spanish Bible translation (Reina Valera)
- Highlight words of Jesus in red
- Larger chapter and verse numbers at top of page
- Better audio search functionality
- Improve text-to-speech with higher quality voices
- Add Bible study plan downloads and tracker
- Create homepage/welcome page with quick reference
- Customize interface colors, styles, and fonts
- Add more Bible maps and artwork options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-pro/id451584395/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Marvelous

*2025-06-08*

This app is one of a kind. My learning curve with it is still coming from around the bend.  I love it. I give it a FIVE, and don’t understand how anyone could find fault with this app. Vincent Chu you are a genius and so is your app. I keep finding new possibilities every time I use it.
Many, many thanks.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words. Yes, indeed, there is some learning curve to make the most of all the features.

More useful tips and latest info, you might want to check it out:
https://facebook.com/handybible

### 5/5 — Tutorial

*2024-12-13*

Brilliant God bless

### 5/5 — Glory to God for this

*2024-08-09*

This is an incredible tool in bible study, I’ve had it for many years, keep forgetting to use it but when I do, it offers extensive commentary, just seems like there was a lot of hard work put into making this, God be praised for someone putting this out and at an incredible price!

### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing app! All the knowledge of THE TRUTH of SCRIPTURE at the touch of a finger!

*2024-05-01*

I’ve been using this app for about a year and a half now, and I spend most of my free time in it;
Purchasing the extras, like extra references, commentaries, in regards to eternal salvation, is so worth it and so amazing of a program! 
Knowledge of the TRUTH IN SCRIPTURE HAS EXPONENTIALLY GROWN IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS FOR DAYS!
Can’t praise this app enough!
Thank you for being an amazing tool at opening of SCRIPTURE!
SEEK TRUTH PEEPS! 
Were created in HIS IMAGE for a reason! 
It’s not about this worldly life, but it’s about our eternal life!
“The last will be first and the first will be last”

CHRIST bless your seeking! 
YESHUA HAMASHIACH
🤍💔🤍

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback and glad this app can have such good impacts.

Handy Bible Pro has lots of features that need some time to learn and be familiar with. Below are Facebook and Youtube links that you can get some useful tips and info about how to make the most of this app: 


https://facebook.com/handybible 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK

### 5/5 — My favorite Bible app

*2023-11-14*

This is my favorite Bible app hands down: it has a concordance, commentaries and several Bible tools. It is the most comprehensive app that’s easy to navigate.

**Developer response:** Developer Response - Sep 11, 2023
Thanks for the feedback. Handy Bible Pro has lots of features that need some time to learn and be familiar with. Below are Facebook and Youtube links that you can get some useful tips and info about how to make the most of this app: https://facebook.com/handybible https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK

### 5/5 — Most Amazing!!!

*2023-09-05*

This program has changed my life, giving me all the depth of spiritual growth in THE SCRIPTURE at the touch of my finger no matter where I am at! 
If you want to learn the WORD OF GOD and want to start studying it - become friends with this program, and get to know it and how to use it, because through the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and the written WORD you can find GOD‘S plan for your life! Such an AMAZING BIBLE application!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback and glad this app can have such good impacts.

Handy Bible Pro has lots of features that need some time to learn and be familiar with. Below are Facebook and Youtube links that you can get some useful tips and info about how to make the most of this app: 


https://facebook.com/handybible 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK

### 5/5 — Going deeper

*2023-05-18*

I love the ease of using this Bible app. I tend to go to the concordance to look up more meanings to different words of scripture. I highly recommend it to anyone from novice to scholar.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for the feedback. Handy Bible Pro has lots of features that need some time to learn and be familiar with. Below are Facebook and Youtube links that you can get some useful tips and info about how to make the most of this app: 

https://facebook.com/handybible 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK

### 5/5 — Great study

*2022-11-19, version 6.5.4*

Great

### 5/5 — Study to show yourself approved

*2022-10-11, version 6.5.0*

Excellent study bible.

### 3/5 — Difficult to use

*2022-08-23*

This Bible app is super hard to learn. Just to change a chapter in the same book is difficult. Nothing is intuitive in this app and navigating can be a pain.

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear this. Handy Bible Pro has lots of features that need some time to learn. In fact, you can "swipe left" and "swipe right" to navigate to next and previous chapter. Please click lower right "Info" button to get some useful tips and info about ho to make the most of this app. Below are Facebook and Youtube links.

https://facebook.com/handybible
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK

## Frequently asked questions about Handy Bible Pro

### What does Handy Bible Pro do?

Handy Bible Pro is a comprehensive Bible study application that provides access to multiple Bible translations, commentaries, Strong Number concordance and definitions, dictionaries, maps, devotions, and books. It allows users to view various study resources simultaneously on one screen, enhancing their ability to conduct in-depth study.

### What are the key features of Handy Bible Pro?

Key features include the ability to open up to four Bible windows simultaneously, each with adjustable size and translation. It also offers a unique 'floating', 'movable', and 'half-transparent' window system for commentaries, dictionaries, and personal notes. The app supports rich text editing for notes, powerful SQL database search with advanced filtering, and offline access.

### How much does Handy Bible Pro cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features. Additional content, such as various language packs for the text-to-speech feature, may be available as optional in-app purchases.

### Is Handy Bible Pro compatible with my devices?

Yes, Handy Bible Pro is a universal app that supports both iPhone and iPad. It also supports both portrait and landscape modes. Additionally, it offers Apple Watch support for convenient access.

### Can I use Handy Bible Pro offline?

Yes, a significant advantage of Handy Bible Pro is that it does not require an internet connection to use its core features. This allows for uninterrupted Bible study regardless of your location or network availability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.1 — 2025-11-17

* Bible text updates
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 7.1.0 — 2025-08-17

* Bible text updates
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 7.0.0 — 2024-09-12

* Bible text updates
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.9.4 — 2024-05-26

* Bible text updates
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.9.1 — 2024-02-06

* Bible text added - NASB2020
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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