# Holy Bible Recovery Version — Recovery Version of the Bible

> Study Bible with extensive interpretive aids and annotation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Living Stream Ministry.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-recovery-version/id1526720768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Living Stream Ministry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323805660)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 504 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-recovery-version/id1526720768/reviews.md

## What is Holy Bible Recovery Version?

The Holy Bible Recovery Version App contains Living Stream Ministry's Recovery Version of the Holy Bible with its numerous study aids, including the subject and background of each book; detailed, interpretive outlines; enlightening footnotes, valuable cross references, and a variety of useful charts and maps. The free installation comes with the full text of the Recovery Version and footnotes, outlines, and cross references for only the Gospel of John. Some of the features of the app include:

* Deep linking—When accessing Living Stream Ministry's ebooks available through Google, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, or Kobo, verse reference links will open in the Holy Bible Recovery Version App.
* Annotations—Create and manage tags, notes, and highlights on verses of the Bible.
* Bookmarks.
* User data import and export—The user has complete control of annotations and other data.
* Dedicated footnotes and cross reference viewer—Read and study notes and references without losing your place.
    * Preview verses and other footnotes referenced in a footnote.
    * Advanced cross reference expansion for viewing cross references without losing your place.
* Footnote and cross references toggle—Easily toggle features like highlights, footnotes, and cross references, so that you can choose how you want to read or study.
* Charts & Maps.
* Verse and footnote search.
* Copy, paste, and share functions.
* Light, dark, and sepia display modes.
* Profiles—Create multiple "copies" of the Bible for various types of reading, each complete with its own reading profile, annotations, and navigation history, whether full-featured with all resources on hand or clean and simple.

## Key features

- Study aids (outlines, footnotes, cross-references)
- Annotations and highlights
- Bookmarks
- User data import/export
- Dedicated footnote viewer
- Charts and maps
- Multiple reading profiles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-bible-recovery-version/id1526720768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bug - can’t see footnote

*2026-06-29, version 1.3.28*

Good app. But I can’t see the entire footnote on Romans 8:2 on the word ‘law’. It would be great if there was some way to export data and highlighting etc. attached to verses (as a kind of a backup) too so if I lost my phone I wouldn’t lose certain things.

I don’t know if there is a better TTS and I’m guessing no API is used, but I guess keep an eye out on that.

### 5/5 — Excellent study Bible

*2026-05-28, version 1.3.28*

The Recovery Version of the Bible is an excellent version to receive life and light.

### 5/5 — Excellent Study Bible

*2026-05-20*

This is by far the best study bible I’ve come across. It’s full of meaningful footnotes that have helped me understand the meaning of each verse and how it relates to my relationship with Jesus Christ. Two additional things I especially like - the first is how much effort was put into capturing the intention of the original greek language. As a student of New Testament greek, that was a refreshing change for me to see. The second is the exposition of the book of Revelation. While it certainly speaks of prophesy, it stays centered on Jesus Christ. The footnotes on the New Jerusalem in Revelation are also phenomenal.

### 2/5 — The audio feature almost never works!

*2026-03-04, version 1.3.27*

I love the Bible translation and the footnotes. However, the app itself is only tolerable because, for more than a month now, the audio feature almost never works. To get it to play, I have to delete and reinstall the app each time. Please fix this. Such excellent text deserves reliable features to match.

### 4/5 — Text to Speech

*2026-01-24, version 1.3.26*

The text to speech is not functioning properly. I have to reset my phone every time to get it to work.

### 5/5 — Voice over

*2026-01-05, version 1.3.25*

Lord permitting, it would be good to consider adding a better text to voice update so that it is easier to listen to. The current voices are very hard to listen to, they are too robotic and hard on the ears. Otherwise it is really good. Thank you

### 3/5 — Broken on iPhone 17

*2025-11-09, version 1.3.24*

It just crashes. Latest version too.
Update: I deleted and reloaded the app. It’s working now but all my bookmarks and everything are lost. This is from buying a new phone and so the developers should test this out. Basically restore your phone apps when you buy a phone. Somehow the transfer is not compatible. Deleting and restoring is not acceptable.

### 3/5 — ios 26 + iPhone 17 Pro un-usability

*2025-10-11, version 1.3.23*

Unable to access any verse or chapter outline, effectively making app unusable. Quite literally, app crashes after selecting a book, chapter, and verse to read. Tried every fix in the book, there’s an issue.

### 5/5 — Love it but technical problems

*2025-09-29, version 1.3.20*

Love this Bible and works wonderfully on my phone however on my iPad, whenever I tap on a book, then tap on the chapter I want to read it force closes. I hope this gets resolved soon since it is my preferred app

### 3/5 — Broken on iPhone 17

*2025-09-20, version 1.3.20*

It just crashes. Latest version too.

## Frequently asked questions about Holy Bible Recovery Version

### What is the Holy Bible Recovery Version App?

The Holy Bible Recovery Version App offers a specialized edition of the Bible, known as the Recovery Version, complete with numerous study aids. These aids include detailed outlines, interpretive footnotes, cross-references, charts, and maps to deepen understanding of scripture.

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

Key features include deep linking to external ebooks, the ability to create and manage annotations (tags, notes, highlights), bookmarks, and a dedicated viewer for footnotes and cross-references. Users can also toggle these features for a customized reading experience.

### Is this Bible app free to use?

The app offers free installation which includes the full text of the Recovery Version, footnotes, outlines, and cross-references for the Gospel of John. Additional content and resources may be available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is the Holy Bible Recovery Version App compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. While specific operating system versions are not detailed, it integrates with major ebook platforms like Google, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Kobo, suggesting broad compatibility.

### How can I use this app for personal Bible study?

This app is ideal for personal study by allowing you to create multiple reading profiles, each with its own annotations and history. You can highlight verses, add notes, and utilize the extensive footnotes and cross-references to gain a richer understanding of the biblical text.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.28 — 2026-03-21

Fixed the initial stopping of text-to-speech on certain devices.

### 1.3.27 — 2026-01-26

Fixed text-to-speech bugs. If you still experience text-to-speech issues, tap on the three-dot icon at the bottom right of the reader view, tap Sync, and then tap Reload app. Text cut-off workaround: If text appears cut off or missing, try rotating the device, and then rotating back. Also try adjusting margin and font sizes. A proper fix is being worked on for this issue.

### 1.3.26 — 2026-01-14

Addressed text-to-speech issues.

### 1.3.25 — 2026-01-04

Addressed text-to-speech issues.

### 1.3.24 — 2025-11-05

Addressed text-to-speech issues.

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