# NIV Study Bible

> Comprehensive digital study Bible with NIV text and rich multimedia resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Tecarta, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-study-bible/id483281737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tecarta, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301476755)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 1,933 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 268 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2011-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-study-bible/id483281737/reviews.md

## What is NIV Study Bible?

Welcome to the all new, full-color NIV Study Bible! The world's bestselling, most comprehensive Study Bible is now available for iPhone and iPad.

Featuring stunning full-color video, photographs, maps, charts, illustrations, and panoramic interactives, this digital study Bible app is like placing an entire resource library for Bible study in the palm of your hand. An all new fresh, clean, and powerful design will allow you to easily read the Bible, navigate, search, highlight verses, bookmark, copy/paste notes, and so much more. (See features below)

What people are saying:

"Wow - the NIV Study Bible app for iOS is unrivaled" - Herb Halstead, GeekRev.com

"In one word? AWESOME!" - Mark Stevens, TheParsonsPatch.com

"This is two giants of the world bought together, Apple and NIV. It is stunning. Highly recommended. And for the price, is the best value for money study bible period." - Lewis Doyle on Facebook

This app comes complete with the full New International Version (NIV) Bible.

The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s most popular modern-English Bible. Its goal is to reproduce, as closely as possible, the reading experience of the original audience, providing the optimum combination of transparency to the original documents and clear communication of their original meaning.

Features:
• Full text of the world's most popular modern English Bible—the New International Version (NIV) 2011 edition.
• Over 20,000 study notes, with icons to make important information easy to spot.
• Elegant drop-down navigation drawer slides into view when you need it helping you stay focused on Bible text.
• Find Scripture references quickly and easily with predictive search or by quick-touch book, chapter, verse.
• Convenient Content and Note drawers stay out of the way yet are close at hand when needed.
• Book introductions and outlines provide valuable background information for each book. 
• In-text maps, charts, diagrams, and illustrations visually clarify the stories in the Bible.
• Over 100 stunning full-color photos of archaeological artifacts and Biblical locations.
• Over 60 Full-color maps showcasing Mesopotamia, The Exodus, Paul's first missionary journey, and more.
• Over 60 full-color charts taking you deeper into the major Covenants of the Old Testament, Tabernacle furnishings, Parables of Jesus, and more.
• Interactive panoramic images of Herod's temple, Solomon's temple, and the Tabernacle.
• Full color videos visually navigate the path of Jesus' ministry, the Journeys of Abraham, and more.
• Searchable index of topics, charts, maps, images, study notes, and complete Old and New Testaments allows you to find words or study content quickly and easily.
• Synchronized view of Bible text and study notes.
• Notes allow you to capture thoughts for specific passages.
• Highlighting allows you to easily emphasize passages.
• Copy-and-paste multiple verses quickly and easily.
• Bookmark your favorite passages for future reference or make your own personal studies.
• Powerful folder system allows you to organize notes and bookmarks.
• Cross references by tapping and holding on underlined words in the NIV text.
• Convenient back button (iPad) let's you navigate back. Tap-and-hold bottom navigation button to go back using iPhone and iPod Touch.
• Easily email notes to yourself, family and friends.
• Share on Twitter and Facebook.
• Optional red letter Words of Christ.
• Adjustable font sizing.
• Optimized for iPad and iPhone. Buy once and use on both devices.

Plus, leverage the Mode Switcher to get deep into the Bible with Study Mode, or focus on the text in Reading Mode. It's your choice. Page turns are animated in Reading Mode with icons appearing where additional content is available. 

Like no other Bible app for iOS, the all new NIV Study Bible immerses you more deeply into the Word. See for yourself!

## Key features

- Full NIV 2011 Bible text
- Over 20,000 study notes
- Full-color maps, charts, and illustrations
- Interactive panoramic images and videos
- Predictive search and quick navigation
- Highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Book introductions and outlines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $14.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English Standard Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Critical and Explanatory Comm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Matthew Henry's Commentary | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Message | $5.99 | one-time |
| New American Standard 1995 | $4.99 | one-time |
| New King James Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Living Translation | $7.99 | one-time |
| John Wesley's Explanatory | $1.99 | one-time |
| High Quality Text-to-Speech 1-Year Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| NIV Life App SB - Discount | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NIV Study Bible?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful study tools and resources
- 💡 Customizable and flexible
- 🙏 Enhances spiritual growth

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Navigation and UI could be improved
- 💰 Expensive for some features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues after recent updates
- Book/chapter selection dropdown not working

**Most requested features**

- Ability to sync notes and bookmarks across devices
- More translation options
- Handwriting/annotation support
- Improved update notification system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niv-study-bible/id483281737/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Bible App Available

*2023-12-04*

I have several Tecarta bible versions and love adding new ones as the app is so powerful yet simple to use. It has more than exceeded my expectIons. I have the paper version some of the study bibles.  Tecarta versions are way less expensive and easier to of navigate yet have everything the paper versions have. Your study time will be way more productive with Tecarta as it is best digital bible format available - and I know, as I have many to compare.

Tecarta is similar Logos as you can add commentaries, translations, study bibles, devotionals, etc. and have ability to add highlight, add notes, bookmarks to specific scripture and customize many different way, yet it is easier to use and much less expensive than Logos.  You will love this app!

### 5/5 — One Stop Bible Resource

*2023-09-21*

Multiple Bible Translations available along with available commentaries really make this a one stop shop if your looking to really understand / study Gods word.  

I only wish they had an integrated Bible dictionary.

### 5/5 — Love this Bible!

*2022-09-23, version 7.15.4*

I got this bible for my bday 3 years ago, I haven't put it down! No matter what bible u have don't put it down .

### 3/5 — Can’t share devices

*2022-07-02, version 7.15.4*

This app has great content you can add and you can study the words of scripture from multiple translations by easily switching between them. The issue is I put the same app on my iPhone and iPad. I bought multiple Bible translations on my phone. None of them are accessible on my iPad unless I purchase the same translation again. They do not sync between devices. I would prefer to be able to use whichever device has battery at the time. All other apps I have sync except this one.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-08-27, version 7.15.4*

I’ve read about every Bible version there is. The NIV is at least for me, the clearest and easiest to understand there is. I’ve been a fan for years and if I experiment with any other version, I always come back to this one. 

The footnotes, maps, etc. on meaning, application, and historical context are perfect for understanding what the author was trying to get across to his readers / listeners. A real companion of cultural relevance to modern day.

This Bible version has been the strongest companion of insight to my spiritual walk. You owe it to yourself to give it the chance to be yours!

### 4/5 — Love this and all the features....but

*2021-02-11, version 7.15.4*

My husband and I have family share.  All of a sudden this app on his iPad (that we got him with family share,) quit working.  We delayed it and now it wants him to purchase it.  Family share is set up on both devices.  We both have that it's not working for him.

### 5/5 — I love it because it is wonderfully laid out and no glitches

*2020-10-07, version 7.15.4*

Wonderwon

### 5/5 — Great App!   But update process is broken...  please fix

*2020-05-06, version 7.15.4*

I would give it 5 Stars if they would fix their update process. 
Customers use to see a notification that an update was available. 
Now you don’t know until you open that particular book. If you have a large library like I do, it makes updating monotonous...
Please fix this.

### 5/5 — What took you so long

*2020-04-13, version 7.15.4*

I absolutely LOVE this app.  I’ve been looking for something like this for a very long time...I found it!

### 5/5 — Beautiful digital version of the original premium linen paper NIV

*2020-03-24, version 7.15.4*

Nice work

## Frequently asked questions about NIV Study Bible

### What is the NIV Study Bible app?

The NIV Study Bible app provides the full text of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, enhanced with over 20,000 study notes, full-color maps, charts, illustrations, and videos. It's designed to be a comprehensive resource for in-depth Bible study, offering tools for navigation, searching, highlighting, and note-taking.

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

Key features include the complete NIV 2011 Bible text, over 20,000 study notes, elegant navigation, predictive search, in-text maps, charts, diagrams, illustrations, panoramic images, and full-color videos. Users can also highlight verses, take notes, copy-paste text, and bookmark favorite passages.

### How much does the NIV Study Bible app cost?

The app comes with the full text of the NIV Bible and its associated study features. While the core app is free, it mentions in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional content or advanced features might be available for purchase.

### What versions of the Bible are included?

The app comes complete with the full New International Version (NIV) Bible, specifically the 2011 edition. The NIV is described as the world's most popular modern-English Bible, aiming for clarity and accuracy in communicating the original meaning.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in studying the Bible in depth. It's particularly beneficial for individuals who appreciate detailed study notes, visual aids like maps and charts, and multimedia content to enhance their understanding of biblical texts and historical contexts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.15.4 — 2019-01-23

- Fixed a bug with "Share Image", where it wasn't showing the whole verse in some cases.
- Made some more tweaks to note and margin note text sizes.
- And, fixed a few other small bugs.

### 7.15.3 — 2019-01-15

- Fixed multiple toggle bug with completed checkbox.
- Added a "Share Image" for Verse-of-the-day.
- Fixed margin note font size.

### 7.15.2 — 2019-01-11

- fixed multiple toggle bug with completed checkbox  
- added a "Share Image" for verse of the day
- fixed margin note font size

### 7.15.1 — 2019-01-06

- added Downloaded category to library for Premium users
- fix FB login bug when FB app is not installed

### 7.14.11 — 2019-01-01

- Increased number of items visible in 'Recently Used'

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