# Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) — user reviews > 15 indexed App Store user reviews of Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG) by RAVINDHIRAN SUMITHRA, rated 4.60/5 from 644 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-message-bible-msg/id1571026863/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-message-bible-msg/id1571026863.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 537 · 4★ 53 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 31 ## What do users think of Holy Bible Message Bible (MSG)? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📖 Clear and understandable Bible translation - ✨ Practical and applicable scripture meanings - 🙏 Helpful for deeper understanding of God's word **Cons** - 🐛 Wrong scriptures displayed when searching - 🐛 Navigation stuck in Old Testament - 🐛 Chapters and verses mixed up throughout app - 😕 Confusing app layout and organization - 💰 Paid ad-free version still shows ads - 📱 Poor user interface design - ⚠️ Questionable translation accuracy - 🔐 Login functionality broken (Facebook, Google, Apple) **Commonly reported bugs** - Searching for New Testament books returns Old Testament content - Clicking on Matthew redirects to Genesis - Chapters and verses are randomly mixed together - Only partial verses display (missing content) - Search bar non-functional - Sign-in with social media accounts fails - Ads persist despite paid ad-free subscription **Most requested features** - Fix search functionality to return correct scriptures - Improve app navigation and usability - Organize content with clearer structure and linking between topics - Display full chapters instead of partial verses ## Newest reviews (3 of 15) ### 1/5 — What is this app? *2022-04-24* I bought this app thinking it was the Message Bible. Have tried to figure it out and it seems to be only the story of Joseph… Maybe I am wrong…???? ### 1/5 — Review *2022-03-23* I can’t e out how to operate the app **Developer response:** Hi ElvaJoy, Sorry for the inconvenience you had to face. We have updated the Bible app. Please update it on your end, and this should prevent any further issues. ### 1/5 — Different chapters and verses are mixed up. Messed up. Pls correct *2021-11-27* This is messed up , please check this and upload the right thing. Different chapters and verses are mixed up together . The owner should correct this pls This Bible is messed up. Eg click on Genesis 1 for instance, it will display Genesis 1v1 and the second verse I’ll be another chapter and verse all together. Please review this and correct this. Nobody can use this bible the way they messed up the verses and chapters mixing everything up **Developer response:** Dear User, Sorry for the inconvenience you had to face. We have updated the Bible app. Please update it on your end, and this should prevent any further issues. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — A very poor app *2025-05-30* This app is very poorly designed. It stays in the Old Testament. No matter how hard you try to get into reading the New Testament, it won’t let you. If you click on Matthew it takes you back to Genesis. I have deleted this app from my phone. **Developer response:** Dear User, We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’ll look into the issue and take the necessary steps to address it. Your feedback is truly valuable to us. ### 1/5 — NOT Updated! *2025-05-29* I downloaded this app with such excitement, so imagine my surprise when I put in a Matthew in and it’s giving me Joseph interaction with the cup bearer. This is definitely not a good app. I exit out the app and try again. After looking at the reviews I realize it’s ongoing. They claimed to have fixed it, but it’s not. **Developer response:** Dear User, We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We have updated the Bible app, so kindly update it on your end; this should prevent any further issues. If you continue to face any problems, please let us know, and we will look into it. ### 1/5 — NOT Updated! *2025-05-14* I downloaded this app with such excitement, so imagine my surprise when I put in a book of the Bible and it’s giving me Matthew. I exit out the app and try again. After looking at the reviews I realize it’s ongoing. They claimed to have fixed it, but it’s not. ### 1/5 — The creator of this app is not even a Christian. *2024-12-20* I was surprised to see Matthew 5 in the New Testament start with a cup bearer. ### 1/5 — Mark *2024-09-26* I don’t understand how I will understand the Bible when everything, numbered 1, 2, 3 etc. but each seems to be a different topic. Example, 10 different topics then you get to the end, complete and go to the next day with ALL THE DIFFERENT STORIES AGAIN. How do you link each one and make sense of it. I really want to read the Bible and understand it but I am really confused. **Developer response:** Dear User, We apologize for the inconvenience. Can you be more specific please so that we can identify the issue? Kindly reach out to us at contact@olybible.com. ### 1/5 — Query *2024-07-25* Some chapters are only showing verse one and verse two. I’m not able to read the full chapter. **Developer response:** Dear User, Sorry for the inconvenience you had to face. We have updated the Bible app. Please update it on your end, and this should prevent any further issues. ### 1/5 — No *2024-04-04* You pull up a scripture and is not the right scripture. It doesn’t say anything pertaining to the scripture that you’re looking for **Developer response:** Dear User, Sorry for the inconvenience you had to face. We have updated the Bible app. Please update it on your end, and this should prevent any further issues. ### 1/5 — REVIEW 1/12/2024 - CONFUSING *2024-01-12* App is EXTREMELY “CONFUSING!” Whenever You SEARCH for a BIBLICAL BOOK or VERSE, It PULLS UP “SOMETHING‘ENTIRELY DIFFERENT!’l **Developer response:** Dear User, We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We have updated the Bible app, so kindly update it on your end; this should prevent any further issues. If you continue to face any problems, please let us know, and we will look into it. ### 1/5 — Dreadful to navigate *2023-08-13* Dreadful to navigate this app. Awful translation. Only wanted for reference against the TRUE WORD OF GOD. This distorts it totally. **Developer response:** Dear User, We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We have updated the Bible app, so kindly update it on your end; this should prevent any further issues. If you continue to face any problems, please let us know, and we will look into it. ### 1/5 — Rip-off *2022-07-17* I paid 9.99 for lifetime ad free but still have ads! It won’t sign into Facebook Google or Apple and only lets me sign in as guest. It doesn’t go past Genesis search bar doesn’t work! Terrible app! I want a refund and I’m contacting my bank! **Developer response:** Dear User, We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We have updated the Bible app, so kindly update it on your end; this should prevent any further issues. If you continue to face any problems, please let us know, and we will look into it. ## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Review *2024-06-23* I enjoy reading this verstion of the Bible translation, because the verses and the contents are clare and understanable. The meaning of the contents are practicable. Thank you for making God’s words applicable. In Jesus Name. Amen **Developer response:** Hi User! We truly appreciate your 5-star rating and kind words. Thank you so much for your support! ### 5/5 — Blessed *2022-12-15* This Message Bible is truly a big blessing whereas it breaks down the scriptures for a clearer understanding 🙏🏾 **Developer response:** Dear User, That is so sweet of you! We truly appreciate your 5-star rating and kind words. Thank you so much for your support! --- *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 2026-08-28.*