# NIV Live: A Bible Experience

> Dramatized audio Bible with synchronized text and character voices. (iPhone/iPad app by Inspired Properties, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-live-a-bible-experience/id684837093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Inspired Properties, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/383548628)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 252 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-live-a-bible-experience/id684837093/reviews.md

## What is NIV Live?

Featuring an ensemble cast of Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winners and today's most renowned pastors, NIV Live gives a VOICE to all 368 Bible characters. Over 6 hours of free audio for books of Genesis and Matthew included. This scripted masterpiece lets you listen to and experience the Bible whenever and wherever you desire, on most tablet, smart-phone or mobile devices.

LISTEN! THE BIBLE HAS A VOICE 
Presenting dramatic performances from a stellar cast that includes Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Judas), two-time Emmy Award winning actress and producer Patricia Heaton (Mary Magdalene), Tony Award nominated actor Norm Lewis (Solomon), Christopher Gorham (Jesus), Carlos Santos (Luke), Grammy Award nominated singer and songwriter Martha Munizzi (Abigail), Pastor Craig Groeschel (Amos), Christine Lakin (Jezebel), Phil Crowley (Moses), Emmy Award winning producer Pastor Miles McPherson (Ahlijah) and nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer and producer Kirk Franklin (Peter), along with many others. 

APP FEATURES:

3D Enhanced Sound
*Entire 79 hours of standard audio download (1.4 GB)
*Read and listen to NIV Live anywhere without an Internet connection

Verse Sync Technology
*Watch as the text moves in sync at verse level with the dramatized audio
*Bookmark your favorite verse or establish a playlist order of your own 
*Verses highlight in sync with NIV Live audio
*Easily follow the audio as you read
*Great for studying scripture
*Remembers where you left off

Keyword Search
*Simply search the Bible for a phrase or keyword and the search results instantly are displayed 
*Searching the Bible has never been easier and more effective 

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
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*Experience NIV Live online – http://nivlive.com

Download the most trusted and popular translation of the Bible and experience the Word like never before!

## Key features

- Dramatic audio performances
- Verse-sync technology
- Offline listening and reading
- Keyword search functionality
- Bookmark and playlist creation
- 3D enhanced sound

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dramatized Bible Audio | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-live-a-bible-experience/id684837093/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Give us back the older version!

*2022-11-25, version 7.0.09*

I can’t believe how terrible this newer version is.  Why would the last word of the chapter get cut off? Why can’t you stop in the middle of the chapter and easily get back to it? Why is the bar so high up that it blocks the texts? Also, when they first updated, I had to reload the audio files, but I had to do it one book at a time instead of just clicking one to load the whole Old Testament or the New Testament. It took a lot time for me to do that for mine and my kids’ phones. I used to LOVE this app. It really helped me to read/listen to God’s Word, but this new version is so frustrating. Please change it!

### 4/5 — 🙌🏻 Amazing Audio; TERRIBLE App! 👎🏻

*2022-07-25, version 7.0.09*

I use this for the amazing audio bible, but the app is really bad!! 😂

You have to pay attention, and hit “pause” before a chapter ends, and then manually start the next chapter, otherwise, it’ll finish a chapter and then will skip ahead to maybe 2 chapters ahead or just skip to the next book! In order to get back to where you were, you have to close the app and reopen it, but at least it will finish a chapter before doing this.  

UPDATES
March 2021. 
So sad to see this app still hasn’t been updated and has the same problems. 

July 2022. 
Still no improvements. I don’t understand why the developers don’t take this seriously…. It’s a beautiful audio Bible, but it’s wasted on so many, because most will not put up with the app’s issues. The designers are doing the customers, and God’s Word, a huge disservice. Just what Satan wants! 😔💔

### 4/5 — More dramatic audio magic, please.

*2021-09-10, version 7.0.09*

Who can’t use a little, or a lot, more drama unfolding before them.
I orered the NIV Live simply for the rich NIV translation I’m accustomed to, but yearning for a “fully” fully dramatized NIV Bible.
If there was a cow mooing over the hill, or a dog barking next door, I wanna hear about it.

### 2/5 — Once was great, but now isn’t.

*2021-03-27, version 7.0.09*

Great dramatization, but I quit listening because the program starts jumping more and more the longer it runs. This happens even when I download first. This seems like an easy fix.  It has been a problem for years. Please fix it or sell the app to someone who cares enough to fix it. Thanks.

### 5/5 — This is the Best Audio Bible out there

*2021-03-24, version 7.0.09*

This the best Audio Bible out there, as far 
as I know of.  I’ve purchased at least a dozen different audio Bibles and THIS BY FAR IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The only problem is when it was updated about 2 years ago something happened and the app has never been the same.   Like others have said the app will play a few chapters and later skip around.  It takes a little getting used to with the sound effects but if you can get passed these two areas you’ll be TOTALLY BLESSED!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — I love the narration but....

*2021-03-13, version 7.0.09*

I love how the readings, music and even the background arrangements really bring the Bible to life but this is the worst app ever! The fact that this is probably one of the only apps that I paid for an upgrade is even more frustrating. The app constantly freezes, skips the last few words of the chapter and sometimes even skips an entire chapter! 
 But they did do a great job with the actual reading of the scriptures. Not mundane at all as with other Bible apps.

### 1/5 — VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL ROBBED

*2021-01-15, version 7.0.09*

I originally purchased this product when it was Bible Experience. Loved it so much I purchased three copies of the CD set and accompanying bible for relatives as gifts.  When new owners came about I could no longer use the product on my phone and was told I had to repurchase it. So I did because I wanted the ability to use it whenever I wanted. Now It does not play the books all the way through. It skips sections. I have downloaded it often and still have problems with not being able to pause, rewind, etc.  It clocks the whole time I am listening and then it just stops.  I liked the idea of listening to it on my mobile devices because I could go to a certain area of the bible easily than on the CDs. I also gave my CD set away since I had it on my mobile devices.  I know the devil does not want us listening to or reading the bible but it seems you are helping him instead of those who seem to have had faith in your product.  I really like this dramatized style of the bible. All I want is to listen to what I purchased.  The sad part is I cannot show proof I purchased it. PLEASE FIX OR REPLACE!  This has gone on way too long. Thank you.

### 4/5 — The app is great

*2020-11-28, version 7.0.09*

I love it so much. The only reason it’s not 5 stars because there is a error that I cannot solve. If I listed more that 3-4 chapters and watching at the scree at the same time, the text starts to load and I cannot pause/play the audio, the screen is untouchable. Only the buttons below are touchable. Guys can we fix this problem? iPhone XR

### 2/5 — Buggy & Needs More Reading Plans

*2020-09-06, version 7.0.09*

Skips chapters at times when reading. Also cuts off the last few words of a chapter as it goes to the next. Marking read does not work when reading. You have to do that from the main plan page. When Hagar and Ishmael are in the desert and he is crying they have baby crying sounds. Ishmael was 14! Needs some serious work.

### 1/5 — Horrible update

*2020-08-15, version 7.0.09*

Cannot believe something that was so good could become so bad. I used this everyday. Was very easy to use. Now it’s actually painful to use. I’m going to delete this app from my iPad because I no longer use it and it’s just taking up space. There are so many apps that are better. I think our money should be refunded when we are no longer getting what we paid for.

## Frequently asked questions about NIV Live

### What is NIV Live: A Bible Experience?

NIV Live: A Bible Experience is an application that provides a dramatized audio version of the Bible, featuring performances by a cast of award-winning actors and renowned pastors. It aims to bring Bible characters and stories to life through engaging audio and synchronized text.

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

Key features include dramatic audio performances with a stellar cast, verse-sync technology that highlights text as the audio plays, offline access to content, keyword search functionality, and the ability to bookmark verses and create playlists. It also offers 3D enhanced sound for a more immersive experience.

### Is NIV Live: A Bible Experience free to use?

The app offers over 6 hours of free audio for the books of Genesis and Matthew. While the core experience includes free content, the full 79 hours of standard audio download is available, implying that additional content may be purchased.

### What devices is NIV Live: A Bible Experience compatible with?

The app is designed to be used on most tablet, smart-phone, or mobile devices. It allows users to listen to and experience the Bible whenever and wherever they desire.

### How can I use NIV Live: A Bible Experience for studying scripture?

The verse-sync technology is great for studying scripture, as it allows you to easily follow the audio while reading the synchronized text. You can also bookmark favorite verses and create custom playlists to revisit specific passages or study themes.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 7.0.09 — 2019-03-13

- Improved the Restore Purchase function

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