# Handy Bible Pro — user reviews > 79 indexed App Store user reviews of Handy Bible Pro by Vincent Chiu, rated 4.70/5 from 365 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-pro/id451584395/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bible-pro/id451584395.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 302 · 4★ 38 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 4 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (14 of 79) ### 5/5 — Amazing Features, Low Price *2021-06-18* This is the first app that I’ve intentionally risked purchasing—by which I mean buying without it being clearly specified that there would be no ads. (I hope it’s not just a temporary phase!) Out of 2,300 apps, I have only one or two that I tolerate ads in—and only because they’re pretty much necessities. You should mention that in the App Store description, so you don’t potentially lose other customers. I debated buying this because I’ve learned that even paid apps might have ads, if they don’t specify otherwise. It’s not about the money (to a point)—I’ll happily pay a few bucks to have ads removed, when there is an option. When there isn’t, I simply don’t bother and search for other apps. I can’t stand ads and will avoid almost every app out there (even free ones) if there isn’t an option to have them removed. Hopefully this app won’t change. As to the app itself, it has an amazing amount of features and options (for a nice price), and I hope to make it one of my most-used Bible apps. Thanks! UPDATE: Thanks for the response to my review. I hope I didn’t sound as though I was complaining about ads. I never considered the extra versions or tools with their prices as ads, but rather simply a handy list of what additional features are available. In fact, I was expressing appreciation that there weren’t any ads (and hoping that it would remain true, which it has and, as you’ve assured me, will continue to). Thanks also for the video links! **Developer response:** Hi, this app has no ads even for the Free version. Those extra bible study materials that need to be in-app pucrases are royalty-based under the permission and agreement with the publisher. It'll be some learning curve to make the most of this app. Some useful tips and posts: https://www.facebook.com/HandyBible This page should give you a quick overview and some gestures to enable some features: http://www.vincentchiu.com/iphone_apps/frame_right-tips_iphone_apps-Handy_Bible_Pro.html And some video demos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5GrRjg4Mqgcfwll209kyYbd9ZHm-vsK ### 5/5 — Apple watch error *2021-01-11* This app is great in all the ways and I am greatly thankful upon it but I have an issue on my apple watch, when I go to the "Bible" section loading screen it does not seem to load the scriptures and it just shows the spring loading icon upon my apple watch. Any suggestions? **Developer response:** Hi, since the scripture on Apple Watch comes from iPhone, so make sure the Watch and iPhone are close together to have a good connection. Also some users reported that remove and install Handy Bible on Apple Watch might help. Thanks! ### 5/5 — A Labor of Love *2020-10-05, version 5.50* All in One Bible App. Accurate translations. User friendly. Completely Customizable for assistive reading. Reasonable IAP include maps, and artwork. Concordance, commentary and dictionary also provided. Impressive compilation by this dedicated developer and our family is happy to support his work. ### 5/5 — Great Bible study tool *2020-09-28* As a whole, this is my favorite Bible study go-to. It’s a no nonsense straight to the information help I’m looking for without fluff of any kind. It does take some learning to understand the different icons and how to move around seamlessly but well worth the effort. ### 5/5 — Remark *2020-06-26, version 5.41* Helpful ### 5/5 — Super Handy *2019-10-20* I think this Bible is super awesome and helpful at reading and studying the Word, so many tools at your disposal. It is not the easiest at first to navigate, but once you figure it out it’s the main bible app I use. If I had to put down a negative I would say I wish it had more bible translations available from start, but that’s being really picking with it. ### 5/5 — Amazingly cool! *2019-09-19, version 5.30* This app is so amazing, I use it everyday! ### 5/5 — Divine grab bag *2019-07-14* I absolutely love this app. If you love the Word of God , and would love to get a great study on the go this is the app for you. This app comes equipped with a system of both Old and New testaments, with a side by side layout of both books. You can find any scripture anywhere in the Bible at the touch of your IPhone Great Job!! 👍🏾 ### 5/5 — Excellent Watch Version *2019-05-17, version 5.24* The developer, Vincent Chiu, has created a very useful app for tablet, phone and watch. In particular the Apple Watch version is an amazing piece of software. Onscreen, besides displaying the text to an adjustable readable size, you can change the Bible, the actual book/chapter/verse, as well as navigate to the previous or next verse. Excellent piece of software. Congratulations Vincent. John P. ### 5/5 — Best Bible Pro *2019-05-15, version 5.24* Couldn’t live without the the friendliest features in a Bible app. ### 5/5 — Normally.... *2019-04-10* I DO NOT rate apps. Typically I don’t have time. And never have I received one that warranted one. But look...I MUST say this. That THIS APP—has got to be the best APP for a Christian like me. Who must AND loves to study the Preserved Word of the Most High GOD. Everything is at my fingertip and command. If you need a good Bible app—this ain’t for you. Go get chu’ one of them ‘so-so’ apps. And yes I have a lot of good ‘free’ and decent Bible Apps. But if you NEED an EXCELLENT Bible Library!!!!!!!—-This thing here, will meet all your needs for a phone app. Phone App doesn’t even fit what this is. It is worth every single inexpensive penny. Yes, you have to pay for it and you’ve been let down before. But I PROMISE you, it will make you happy. But Mr. Vincent...I need a manual cause this has...yeah....I need a manual. Do you have any tutorials on how to use all these ‘features’? Sheesh, I hope you read this and reply. **Developer response:** Thanks for the good words. Please go to youtube.com and search for "Handy Bible Demo Video" which I've posted several videos for most of main features. Also "www.facebook.com/HandyBible" for past articles and videos. ### 5/5 — My favorite Bible app *2019-01-07, version 5.21* I recommend this app to anyone who’s looking for a good Bible study tool. Numerous and amazing features: it has a concordance, commentaries and is easy to navigate. It is several Bible tools wrapped into one. ### 5/5 — So good I miss it one my new iPad *2018-10-26* I just bought a new iPad and after 12 weeks with other Bible APPS I went back to my old iPad to find the name of this APP so I could use it on the new device. I just love the Strongs features. It is so easy to use. Thanks. ### 5/5 — excellent tool *2018-09-12* I was able to list all the bible verses that have 105 different english words from Strong’s Greek # G26; charitably(1) - charity(27) - dear(1) - love(75) with each verse listed. Excellent, extensive research built into this app ‼️ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bad *2019-06-02* This app is horrible. I paid 4.99 and when I search a word in the concordance portion it does not even label the verse it is in u til I click on it. This makes it difficult to simple choose the one I’m looking for because I have to go through multiple selections to find the right one. This app just does not feel well thought out. It is difficult to use and I really wish that I had never spent my money on it. I will not be using this!! **Developer response:** Hi, please email customer support: "iphone.apps.vincechiu@gmail.com" for further questions/issues support. Thanks! ### 1/5 — I begs to differ *2013-11-22, version 3.20* Had I read the description closer, I would have passed on this app. If this is pro (versus lite), then ALL the features should be available. Why aren't two of the more popular translations available without purchase? That doesn't make any sense to me. There is no homepage or index. The app opens straight to the bible. There is no welcome page to walk you through the app or describe the buttons. It's not very intuitive. I'm just disappointed.... My suggestion is to make the popular translations more available or give people an option to pick their translation at purchase, two popular, two unpopular. Also, add a homepage as a quick reference. Is it possible to download study bible plan and a tracker? That would be useful. ### 2/5 — Free version is adequate *2019-04-04, version 5.23* Purchased inter linear, but have no idea how to get it on devise. No instructions. No downloads. Pro version not worth the money ### 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 ### 3/5 — I ordered the net bible with notes and. Need more t to show up with my other bibles on the app *2021-11-09* I need the net with nots app to show up with my other bibles **Developer response:** Hi, NET bible with Notes will appear when you tap the the "BOOK" icon with "C" on its top-right corner (each verse, 2nd button from right), from there you can select "NET_NOTES" commentary. To better serve you, please email "iphone.apps.vincechiu@gmail.com" ### 3/5 — Background pictures need to be changed *2020-11-29, version 5.52* L ### 3/5 — Good app...except *2012-01-27, version 2.1* I like the app....I just thought it would have the ability to buy different bible translations. I like NAS or NKJB. If it had that ability it would be all in one to me. Otherwise it's so..so. ### 3/5 — Handy Bible Pro 2.1 *2012-01-26* It has good features but not as easy to use as the You Version. It also doesn't have the NIV. ### 4/5 — It looks good, great tools *2019-11-10* I downloaded and bought the NASB (bundle of New American standard study materials). This and maps, etc didnt load. The screen would just spin and the FAQ in the help section did not assist. UPDATE: after deleting and re-downloading the app, I restored my purchase and they finally loaded. I took away a star for the difficulty getting paid content and for having not enough info in the help file. I hope this app will becomes my primary bible and study tool. **Developer response:** Thanks for your comment, there are articles I posted to FB and some tutorial videos posted to Youtube which might help: 1. https://www.facebook.com/HandyBible/ 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfcIR6_-qIQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLP5GrRjg4MqgwzyST2vqUVoMzMTCG5fke ### 4/5 — Good App *2015-01-05, version 3.721* It's a good app, the best feature is each Strong's number after the Word in the scripture format. Worth the $5. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — Get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2022-04-17, version 6.0.2* 🗣Get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*