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JW Library

JW Library

by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

48K ratings
1350 reviews
#67 in free Reference
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 7, 2013
  • July 2, 2026

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Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
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About

This app facilitates in-depth Bible study by providing access to various translations, publications, and media. Users can download content for offline access, compare verses, and organize personal study notes and playlists. It also offers daily Bible texts and materials for meetings.

✓Multiple Bible translations
✓Library of publications
✓Videos and audio programs
✓Music library
✓Daily Bible text
✓Meeting materials
✓Search functionality
✓Personal study tools
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of JW Library. Based on 48K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🙌Incredible quality app
  • 🙏Wonderful blessing from Jehovah
  • 🔍Excellent Bible study tool
  • 🗂️All spiritual resources in one place
  • 🎨Customizable highlighting options
  • 🔖Helpful bookmarking and note-taking

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and freezes
  • 🔌Syncing issues between devices
  • 🔍Difficulty finding specific content
  • 🔊Volume control problems for audio
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What's New in JW Library

15.9

July 2, 2026

- You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later. - Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.

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User reviews

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Best jw app everrrrr

I love this app has lots too offer and it’s not a cost
Geodarke6719Geodarke6719

Aww man my notes

Somtimes it bugs and it and I can’t launch it and the only way to make it work is by deleting it and redownloading it deleting all my notes overall good app
AsalikeskendallstoesAsalikeskendallstoes

Keeps on crashing

This keeps on crashing
Mrs816Mrs816

Love the new notes preview

I love the new notes visibility in the preview pane!! Now I don’t have to make extra copies of notes so they’re visible when I want to stay within a publication! THANK YOU!

FYI: I wish I could filter my notes by tag combos, i.e., “patience” + “convention”. I’ve been applying multiple tags to gems since day 1, hoping filtering would be a future feature. (As a note [no pun intended], some of my tags start with emojis to thematically group them together.)

While I’m here :) would you please consider the ability to sort notes when I go into a tag? I’m going on 8 years of notes here and it takes forever to scroll from 2017 down to present day. I have 16MB worth of notes…
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nocomicsansnocomicsans

perfect

very good 👍 no lags and bugs just good.
EaglisticallyEaglistically
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Thumbnails disappearing without internet

Bug

Bible book/translation info disappearing from header

Bug

Notes and highlights not syncing properly

Bug

Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates

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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Handwriting/annotation support

Feature

Improved accessibility for visually impaired

Feature

Playlist and shuffle options for audio

Feature

Automatic sync between devices

Feature

FAQ

What is JW Library?

JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah's Witnesses designed to enhance Bible reading and personal study. It allows users to download Bible-based publications, videos, and audio programs for anytime, anywhere access.

What are the key features of JW Library?

Key features include access to multiple Bible translations for verse comparison, a library of publications in over 1,000 languages, videos and audio programs, music, daily Bible texts, meeting materials, and powerful search and personal study tools like highlighting and note-taking.

Is JW Library free to use?

Yes, JW Library is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making all its features and content accessible without cost.

What kind of content can I find in JW Library?

You can find various Bible translations, books, brochures, articles, videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, animated series, original music compositions, and daily Bible verses with comments. It also provides materials for midweek and weekend meetings.

How can I use JW Library for personal study?

JW Library supports personal study by allowing you to highlight text, add personal notes, categorize content with tags, and create playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures. You can also compare verses from different Bible translations.