# NIV Bible (Offline) — user reviews > 59 indexed App Store user reviews of NIV Bible (Offline) by Thryv Inc, rated 4.58/5 from 352 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-bible-offline/id1209038897/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-bible-offline/id1209038897.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 255 · 4★ 68 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of NIV Bible (Offline)? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface - 📖 Offline Bible access without internet - 🆓 Free application with minimal ads - ⚡ Quick and easy navigation to verses - 💾 Remembers last reading position - 📱 Lightweight and portable - 🎯 Clear, readable text display - ⏱️ Fast performance and responsiveness **Cons** - 🐛 App frequently gets stuck on Galatians 1 - ❌ Navigation failures when changing books - 📏 Font size cannot be adjusted - 🔤 Text is too small for some users - ⚠️ Accuracy issues with certain scriptures - 🎨 UI/UX design could be improved - 🖱️ Freezes when copying verses - 🎯 Unclear how to use highlighting feature - 📢 Inappropriate ads (gambling content) **Commonly reported bugs** - App stuck on Galatians 1 chapter unable to navigate - Navigation spinner doesn't change book/chapter - App freezes when attempting to copy verses - Glitches when tapping passages - Scripture accuracy errors in certain passages (Psalm 91, Psalm 199-75) **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Adjustable font size settings - Verse highlighting functionality - In-app tutorial for new users - Better ad filtering/control ## Newest reviews (15 of 59) ### 4/5 — Good *2024-06-30, version 1.2* Perfect, but some glitches ### 4/5 — Bible app *2023-10-30, version 1.2* This a very good app, has all of the things that are expected for a bible app. Although it may just be me, but o don’t know how to highlight verses, so could somebody help with that? Very good app otherwise ### 4/5 — Could be better *2023-07-03, version 1.2* Ui-Ux could be better ### 5/5 — great NIV bible app *2021-06-28, version 1.2* great app, and very simple. luv it! use it everyday to make sure my verses are NIV. ### 5/5 — Awesome sauce *2021-02-24, version 1.2* Easy to use and I love it. ### 5/5 — Precious Gift *2021-02-10, version 1.2* I use it all of the time and find it a very valuable easy to use tool that makes learning about God a wonderful beautiful experience. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2020-12-30, version 1.2* This is a great bible app if you are looking for a easy to use, free and offline bible. I would highly recommend this app. God bless whoever is reading! ### 4/5 — Great *2020-10-04, version 1.2* I enjoy that this app is the Bible offline. The ads are not too big of a distraction. I only wish the scripture were not bombarded with translational difference which I have yet to follow it. It is difficult to read the scripture without the interruption. I do not get the format or know how to read around it. Trying to separate to only read the verse. ### 5/5 — Really Good! *2020-08-14, version 1.2* It’s very simple to use and understand. I really, really love it. In mine, however, there’s a tiny little bug. Whenever I press a verse to copy it or forward it or whatever, the app sort of glitches out. The whole thing freezes, and then I have to relaunch the app. Other than that, this is gold. Thank you so much for making this! ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-07-26, version 1.2* This is a fantastic little app, I have God's word with me every where I go, even without the internet. Brilliant! ### 5/5 — Quick & Easy *2020-06-28, version 1.2* I love that it is so quick and easy to get to the chapter or verse I’m studying. I’ve had several Bible apps over the years, but this is the best. All the other apps left me feeling like I’d just as soon use my paper Bible. This is the first app that doesn’t make me feel that way. ### 5/5 — Excellent bible *2020-05-24, version 1.2* Never fails me and easy to use at church ### 5/5 — Simplicity itself *2020-03-27, version 1.2* Very simple to use but allows me to have the Bible at hand at all times. ### 5/5 — Scripture verse *2020-03-25, version 1.2* It is so easy to find the versus I need. I like how easy it is to read what I want and need to find my way in these troubled times. ### 3/5 — As supported, however ... *2020-02-22, version 1.2* Yes, this app is ad supported and shows at bottom of screen. Ok, I get it, but, when an add supporting gambling pops up, I wonder if I need this... nope. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Either fake or broken *2020-09-06, version 1.2* App is either broken or a fake app designed to deliver advertising. It appears to only contain Galatians 1, and the advertising can’t be dismissed due to the tiny size of the X. It should be removed from the App Store. ### 1/5 — Galatians 1 *2020-02-29, version 1.2* The app is stuck on Galatians 1 and I can't select a book, very bad app ### 1/5 — No navigation occurred *2019-08-14, version 1.2* Opened the app & Galatians was open. Went to page bottom & dialed in 1 Peter1 & the page would NOT move!!!!😬 ### 1/5 — Stuck Galatians 1 *2019-06-29, version 1.2* Stuck won’t change. Has advertising below. ### 1/5 — Only Galatians *2019-02-05, version 1.2* Won’t go to any other book. You can spin to whatever, but you get Galatians. Not helpful. ### 1/5 — It doesnt work *2018-11-13, version 1.2* I could only open one book -Galatians. It would not open to anything else. Disappointed. ### 1/5 — Horrible app.. *2017-04-16, version 1.1* This app stays stuck on the same chapter and the same book and wont let you switch.. VERY disappointing!!!! ### 2/5 — It is not as simple. *2023-09-06, version 1.2* I put it on Proverb 3 it refuses to go it is stuck in Romans ### 3/5 — Some errors *2023-01-14, version 1.2* Psalm 91 has errors and I have encountered others in reading the scriptures. I have an NIV that I use, and sadly this app is not accurate. ### 3/5 — Needs tutorial *2020-10-15, version 1.2* This is a good app. It’s ad-free & cost-free. My only recommendation is to add a simple tutorial. Dialing up the book & chapter was easy. But where to click to go to that destination is not provided. Please! This could be an excellent app if I knew how to use it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-12-29, version 1.2* Supper great app and supper simple a dark mode would be the only improvement ### 5/5 — Great *2022-11-28, version 1.2* I needed a bible I would have at work to read on my lunch break. This is perfect ### 5/5 — The best bible app ever *2022-10-24, version 1.2* This is the best bible app i use at church home and on the road i love it i give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review u should really download this app ### 5/5 — Norman Moore *2022-09-28, version 1.2* Very easy to use and stays on my last reading if I close app and then restart. ### 5/5 — Simplicity *2022-07-20, version 1.2* Love the clarity of text, the ease of use, of this Bible app. ### 5/5 — Good app *2022-06-19, version 1.2* I love this app really cool and nice allows you to read so more..... Good app indeed ### 5/5 — If anyone is wondering *2022-06-01, version 1.2* If anyone is wondering, to get off Galatians 1, you go to where you want to go and you just tap anywhere on the passage page. ### 5/5 — Great offline bible *2022-02-01, version 1.2* I wish you could put psalms 199-75 ### 5/5 — Great offline Bible *2021-09-10, version 1.2* Great bible that you can use offline. I had no problem with figuring the navigation. Sure it has some quirks, but it is free and available offline. Sure there are small adds at the bottom. Only issue I had was it would freeze when trying to copy a verse by holding down on the verse. Still give it 5 stars for an offline free bible. ### 5/5 — In Christ *2021-07-01, version 1.2* Awesome plain and simple🙏🏻 --- *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 2026-08-26.*