# Holy Reads: Christian Books — Christian Books & Bible Study

> Christian book summaries, audiobooks, and videos for spiritual growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Holy Reads OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-reads-christian-books/id1574289338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Holy Reads OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574289340)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-reads-christian-books/id1574289338/reviews.md

## What is Holy Reads?

Holy Reads is your go-to app for growing in faith without giving up hours to reading. Get 20-minute book summaries of bestselling Christian titles, guided Bible study, and calming sleep prayers — all in one place, whenever you need them.

Explore Categories:
● Marriage & Family — build a Christ-centered home
● Parenting & Child-Raising — raise faithful, grounded kids
● Theology & Bible Study — deepen your understanding of Scripture
● Spiritual Growth & Faith — grow closer to God, one summary at a time
● 19 more categories, including prayer, leadership, and grief

Format Options — Learn Your Way
Holy Reads offers three ways to take in Christian wisdom, so learning fits around your day, not the other way around:
● Written Summaries — save time with concise, easy-to-read text you can highlight and revisit on any device
● Audio Summaries — grow your faith hands-free with audiobook-style narration during your commute or workout
● Animated Videos — understand complex theology faster with clear visual breakdowns

Bible Study & Group Learning
Holy Reads isn't just for solo reading. Use our book summaries, discussion guides, and Sunday school curricula to lead richer group studies and help your community grow in Scripture together.

Daily Christian Devotional
Build a habit that sticks. Short daily devotional prompts pair each book summary with a reflection question, so the wisdom you read actually shapes your week — not just your reading list.

Prayers & Meditations for Better Sleep
Quiet your mind and release the day's pressure with calming prayers and meditations narrated by professional voice actors. Fall asleep with peace of mind, grounded in Psalms and Scripture.

Fact-Checked, Trustworthy Content
Every summary is fact-checked by Christian scholars with PhDs and written by experienced Christian authors, so you can trust the theological accuracy behind each insight, presented from an Evangelical perspective. Bible commentary throughout is sourced from respected, traditional teaching.

Start Free, Then Choose Your Plan
● Free — one full summary every day, yours at no cost
● Annual Plan — start with a 7-day free trial, then our best value for ongoing growth
● Monthly Plan — full access, cancel anytime
The free trial is available to new subscribers on the annual plan. Cancel any time before it ends and you will not be charged. Every plan unlocks all formats, new content, and offline access — on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Grow your faith one summary at a time. Holy Reads brings Christian books, Bible study, and sleep meditations into your daily routine, wherever your journey with God takes you.

## Key features

- 20-minute book summaries
- Audiobook summaries
- Animated video summaries
- Prayers and meditations for sleep
- Offline access
- Note-taking and highlighting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months purchase | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 6 months subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly purchase | $35.99 | per year |
| Monthly Purchase | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 moths product | $47.99 | one-time |
| Bless a friend monthly plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Product | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bless a friend yearly plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-reads-christian-books/id1574289338/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Holy Reads Audio Playback Issue

*2026-08-28*

I really enjoy using Holy Reads and appreciate the Christian content available on the app. However, there is a persistent issue with the audio playback that I would really appreciate the team looking into.

Whenever I’m listening to an audiobook or audio summary, the audio will suddenly stop before I finish listening. Even when I restart it and begin listening again, it will stop again after a while. This keeps happening consistently, which makes it very difficult to finish a full audiobook or message.

It would be great if the Holy Reads team could investigate and fix this issue so the audio can play continuously without randomly stopping. Also, having the app remember exactly where the audio stopped would be very helpful, so users don’t have to start again from the beginning.

I genuinely enjoy Holy Reads, but this issue is really affecting my experience with the app. I hope it can be addressed in an upcoming update.

Thank you, and God bless the Holy Reads team.

### 5/5 — good

*2026-07-03*

Perfect for visual learners like me.

### 4/5 — Not 5 stars but close.

*2024-10-04, version 1.3.1*

I have not found a way to remove the books from My Library > Reading, which were placed there just because I had checked out those books. This is counterintuitive. Could you just add a context menu under triple dots or some other such thing to remove those? Otherwise, very good!

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2024-09-25*

I am only given an option for yearly plan, no monthly but overall I really enjoy it.

### 5/5 — This App is vey helpful

*2024-01-06*

Very good app, you will learn so much, I highly recommended this app, it will increase your knowledge and you will find spiritual and social food for your soul.

### 5/5 — A Truly Life-changing App

*2023-12-07, version 1.1.5*

This app is life-changing. If you’re struggling to get fed spiritually, I highly recommend using Holy Reads. After the Bible, it’s one of the best tools I’ve used in my spiritual walk. The content is very well-written. The audio is human made. It’s not AI or cheaply made.

### 5/5 — This app is a Godsend!

*2023-11-24*

I used to love to read, but this menopause brain is a beast! Before that it was my raising kids brain. It’s been years since I felt I could focus on a book long enough to get it read. This app enables me to get the gist of books on my “to read” list in a short time. I’m able to glean tons of spiritual truth from many authors more efficiently. This app doesn’t replace books; it provides readers with a way to read summaries and then make the choice to get the full book when time permits. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2023-09-28*

What a great resource for an overview of a book you might want to read in its entirety. If you use this app, you can find yourself saving money in the long run, and learning a lot in the process.

### 5/5 — Best Collection of Christian Classics

*2023-06-01*

This app is a good collection of Christian classics down the years at one place. Highly recommend this for personal readings.

### 5/5 — 100% recommend

*2023-05-29*

Walking with Christ is not a journey one should ever be on alone.  Although everything is found in the Bible, if not careful, things can be interpreted the wrong way. This is why this application is so helpful. It’s full of great books from many different authors to help dissect the Bible, give it meaning and different perspectives without stepping away from the truth.  In all things it is wise to use discernment, so the summaries are very helpful in deciding what to read in whatever season I’m in. I highly recommend this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Holy Reads

### What is Holy Reads?

Holy Reads is a platform that provides concise summaries of Christian books in text, audiobook, and animated video formats. It aims to help users deepen their faith and spiritual understanding without requiring them to read full-length books. The app also offers prayers and meditations for better sleep.

### What kind of content does Holy Reads offer?

The app offers 20-minute summaries of bestselling Christian books across 23 categories, including child raising, marriage, theology, faith, and spiritual growth. Content is available as written summaries, narrated audiobooks, and animated videos. It also features prayers and meditations based on Psalms and scriptures.

### How much does Holy Reads cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. This suggests that while some content or features may be accessible for free, users may need to make purchases to unlock the full range of summaries, audiobooks, or other premium content.

### What devices is Holy Reads compatible with?

The app is accessible on phones, tablets, and laptops. Users can access key insights and Bible commentaries online and offline, ensuring flexibility in how and where they engage with the content.

### Who is Holy Reads for?

Holy Reads is designed for anyone looking to grow spiritually and learn from Christian literature, especially those with limited time. This includes busy pastors, mothers, Bible students, and individuals seeking to deepen their faith through accessible and time-saving content formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.6 — 2026-09-09

Faster, calmer, and it remembers you.

• Fixed the bug that signed you out unexpectedly
• Downloaded summaries now open without a connection
• A new welcome that shows you the library before asking you to sign up
• Audio keeps playing while you browse — with a mini player you can pause or close
• Redesigned book pages, daily devotionals, and My Library, with a new Finished shelf
• Reading streaks, plus optional reminders for your streak and the church calendar
• Notifications now reach everyone, not just social sign-ins
• Many fixes to notifications settings, downloads, and Spanish translations

### 1.5.5 — 2026-08-21

Refreshed the look of Home and Discover cards
Smoother loading and purchase experience
Small bug fixes and improvements

### 1.5.4 — 2026-06-13

This build includes multiple bug fixes, performance improvements, and overall UI/UX enhancements to provide a smoother and more stable user experience.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-06-02

This build includes multiple bug fixes, performance improvements, and overall UI/UX enhancements to provide a smoother and more stable user experience.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-05-08

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make your experience faster and more reliable.

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