# Life Essentials QR Reader

> Bible study app with 1,500 principles and connected teaching videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Lifeway Christian Resources.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-essentials-qr-reader/id465149301 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lifeway Christian Resources](https://appshunter.io/developer/320421928)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 600 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-essentials-qr-reader/id465149301/reviews.md

## What is Life Essentials QR Reader?

The Life Essentials Study Bible contains 1,500 principles to live by connected to teaching videos from Gene Getz. This app allows you to scan the QR codes in the Study Bible or select the individual principles for instant access to the 1,500 teaching videos. By using this app, you will be able to save your favorite videos and keep track of which videos you have watched.

The teaching videos from Gene Getz elaborate on 1,500 principles in Scripture that are as relevant today as when the sixty- six books of the Bible were written. Distilling these truths into principles, Getz helps you more easily remember and effectively apply the Bible's wisdom to everyday life. He explains how each of these principles represents a supracultural truth - one that can and should be applied at any moment in history and in every cultural situation.

## Key features

- Scan QR codes for video access
- Select principles for instant videos
- 1,500 teaching videos
- Save favorite videos
- Track watched videos
- Gene Getz teachings

## What do users think of Life Essentials QR Reader?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to follow
- 👍 Helpful for daily Christian life
- 👍 Amazing study tool
- 👍 Explains passages in an easy-to-understand way
- 👍 Revolutionized Bible reading and study
- 👍 Keeps user on track
- 👍 Explains scriptures and brings them to life
- 👍 Very informative
- 👍 Favorite story Bible
- 👍 Fantastic growth tools
- 👍 Excellent daily devotion study resource
- 👍 Comprehensive video commentary of the entire Bible
- 👍 Practical, easy-to-understand way to know God's word
- 👍 Solid translation with great additional teaching
- 👍 Encourages faith and love for Jesus
- 👍 Systematic teaching of the entire scripture
- 👍 Bridges Old and New Testaments

**Cons**

- 🐛 App freezes when trying to watch videos
- 🐛 Video playback issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Video playback issues
- Importing data issue rendering app unusable

**Most requested features**

- Bookmarking capability to easily pick up where left off
- Improve video playback controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-essentials-qr-reader/id465149301/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Daily Inspiration

*2026-04-09*

For several months I have been spending about a half-hour in the mornings listening to Dr Gene Getz walk me through Romans and Genesis. I appreciate his pastoral teaching style and the way he brings the New Testament into the Old Testament in almost all his principles. This is a tool for students of the Bible and for families who want to build Christian character. Thank you, Dr. Gene.

### 5/5 — Easy to follow

*2025-08-02, version 3.0.400*

What a great Bible with easy to follow commentary and videos.

### 5/5 — This is the Bible App that works for your daily Christian Life!

*2025-03-28, version 3.0.300*

Yes, you can trust this Life Essentials Bible to teach you daily.

### 5/5 — Amazing Study Tool

*2025-01-31, version 3.0.300*

Gene has a QR code brief sermon for every chapter in the bible.  It helps me so much when I do my studies.

### 5/5 — So Helpful

*2024-10-07, version 3.0.300*

Pastor Getz explains passages in an easy to understand fashion. Love the Life Essentials Bible!!

### 5/5 — Life Essentials app and bible

*2024-08-28, version 3.0.215*

The app and the Life Essentials bible have revolutionized the way I read, study, and interpret Gods word. So very thankful I was introduced to both!

### 5/5 — THE TOOL FOR MASSIVE SPIRITUAL GROWTH

*2024-08-07, version 3.0.215*

THIS IS INE THE APP THAT WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR ALL THE FAMILY

### 5/5 — Wonderful app.

*2024-07-16, version 3.0.215*

Thankful for this Bible which keeps me on track.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-07-01*

I love how the Word is explained in a way you can understand it. 
Love how Pastor Gene explains the scriptures and brings it to life today. I would totally recommend this journey.

### 5/5 — Life essentials

*2024-06-19, version 3.0.21*

Excellent app very informative

## Frequently asked questions about Life Essentials QR Reader

### What does the Life Essentials QR Reader app do?

This app provides instant access to over 1,500 teaching videos from Gene Getz, elaborating on biblical principles. You can scan QR codes found in a study Bible or select principles directly within the app to view these videos.

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

Key features include the ability to scan QR codes to access associated video teachings, select individual principles for immediate video playback, save your favorite videos for easy retrieval, and track which videos you have already watched.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no associated costs for using the app or accessing its content.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to study the Bible and understand its principles more deeply. It's particularly useful for those who appreciate video-based learning and Gene Getz's teachings on applying scripture to everyday life.

### How does scanning QR codes work with the Bible?

The app allows you to scan QR codes that are printed within a companion 'Life Essentials Study Bible'. Scanning these codes will directly link you to specific teaching videos related to the principle indicated by the QR code.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.400 — 2025-04-10

General improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.0.300 — 2024-09-23

Minor updates to video lists and media player.

### 3.0.215 — 2024-06-25

Updated screenshots.

### 3.0.21 — 2024-06-18

Improved interface and functionality.

### 2.2.8 — 2021-06-04

Modified App Name

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