# NLT Bible — user reviews > 196 indexed App Store user reviews of NLT Bible by Tecarta, Inc., rated 4.90/5 from 1,607 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nlt-bible/id356971775/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nlt-bible/id356971775.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,503 · 4★ 89 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of NLT Bible? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Intuitive navigation - 🔒 Robust security - 💡 Helpful highlighting and note-taking features - 👍 Attractive and clean interface - 🚀 Fast and responsive **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🚫 Lack of offline access - 🚫 Limited translation options - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Syncing issues between devices - Highlighted text not persisting after updates - Inconsistent search functionality **Most requested features** - Offline reading mode - More translation options - Improved bookmark and note organization - Customizable highlighting colors - Audio Bible playback ## Newest reviews (13 of 196) ### 4/5 — Highlight colors *2024-04-13, version 7.16.2* Need two or three more highlighting colors ### 5/5 — It’s bare bones, but I like it *2022-06-06* I wanted the an NLT since I struggle with the KJV, and mission accomplished. You have to pay for the extras like audio Bible, but this is a gem for what I was looking for. Great looking format and red letter version. ### 5/5 — Excellent!! *2022-05-31, version 7.16.2* I love to listen to the Bible in this app! It’s amazing! Thankyou so much for making it great! ### 5/5 — Response *2022-02-04, version 7.16.2* It would be awesome if this whole Bible was audible. ### 5/5 — Great App *2021-07-27, version 7.16.2* Love it! Easy to use. Have used for the last 2 years!! Excellent ### 5/5 — NLT *2021-06-20* I love this app it is very helpful. I was reading the King James Version I couldn’t quite understand the book. But this version helped me a lot because I am dyslexic so it breaks it down and it also has audio 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend!! ### 5/5 — NLT version *2021-06-17* I like the NLT version It is easier to read than other versions Also easier to understand Than you ### 5/5 — This App is a Thing of Beauty *2021-05-08* This app is simply amazing! It has some great note taking and highlighting capabilities but I really love the fact that I can read the NLT Bible right next to the KJV version (or any two versions of your liking) so I can cross reference verses, and they scroll together as I am reading! Adjustable Font size is great so I don't need my reading glasses. It will even read it to you and has several different narrative voices to choose from. It is well worth the small fee and it is far better than any free Bible that I have used. I Love it!!! God Bless Your Soul!!! ### 5/5 — The Best NLT Bible App *2021-04-29* If you are a new believer in Christ or first time Bible reader and have difficulties reading other translations (KJV,NIV, Amplified), purchase this version of the NLT. In addition to it being very simplified, the features are perfect. Much different from the free NLT apps in the App Store. ### 5/5 — NLT BiBLE *2021-02-13, version 7.16.2* I find it easy to understand and readable..... I learn to hear our DAD GODS voice in this version bible . Absolutely must buy , you won’t go wrong ### 5/5 — Bible *2020-11-22, version 7.16.2* If YOU WANT TO KNOW GOD THIS IS MUST. ### 5/5 — Quick verse *2020-10-14* Very easy to use. So convenient when you need to find a verse quick. Flipping through pages takes longer that you miss the message. I love it. And love the dailies. So inspiring. Thank you. ### 5/5 — The best Bible app *2020-08-10* Powerful bible study app it's all you will need to read and study God's word. Study bibles,commentaries,devotional and more with every translation you could want for purchase. Super easy to use. I love it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Force closing *2025-11-08, version 7.16.2* Would love it if this would be updated so I can use my purchased resources without having to subscribe or watch ads like I do on the Life Bible app now. ### 1/5 — Difficult to navigate. Doesn’t work without internet *2023-09-23, version 7.16.2* Disappointed that this application does not make the bible easily accessible. Please make a bible application that is accessible for everyone. I’m from generation Z. I cannot figure out how to navigate this application. I wish everyone, particularly those from the Boomer era, good luck in using this app. For $12.99 you’d expect to be able to use this bible with out internet. You can’t. The reason to have a mobile bible, is to use it in instances where you do not have access to a physical bible. For me this means when I am travelling (plane, train, camping, road trip, different country) and do not have internet access. Please, I encourage the creators to fix these limitation issues. We are trying to spread the message of God and deepen our connection. ### 1/5 — Charlie *2023-01-16, version 7.16.2* This app is not worth getting. This app is always freezing and I have to reboot the iPad to make it work. Do not buy this app ### 1/5 — App support *2021-06-16, version 7.16.2* How do I get app support. ### 1/5 — Does not read allowed to you *2021-01-03, version 7.16.2* How in today’s world of technology does this Bible not have the availability to have it read to you. Yes you can listen to a horrible computer voice reading it to you but not a human. I want my monies back. ### 1/5 — So complicated to use now *2020-03-25, version 7.16.2* So fed up of not being able to get back to the beginning and see the chapters. Very frustrating to use. All the features work badly and the Home just gives a blank page. ### 1/5 — Robot voice *2017-08-30, version 7.11.7* I can't listen to a robotic voice... Sorry ### 1/5 — Do Not Purchase Until Updated! *2010-08-10, version 0* I had previously purchased the KJV version of this application and just after iOS4 was release, they updated the application to version 2.01. I loved the new navigation features! However, many times I was not at a place that had WiFi when I wanted to use the NLT version so I bought this to go with my other KJV. Unfortunately, this one has NOT been updated - and worse yet, it becomes a stand-alone application so if you want to do a study showing both purchased version, you cannot! I tried contacting support but their email server bounced my email saying it didn't meet their standards for bulk mail. I have never sent ANY bulk mail to anyone. I'm not sure what to do but I feel I made a mistake buying this application. ### 2/5 — Ate up battery like crazy *2020-05-15, version 7.16.2* I had this less than a week, and trashed it since it ran my battery down 50% by noon every day. And I wasn’t even using the app. ### 3/5 — Good Bible *2018-03-26, version 7.12.5* Works well it is one of the best versions I used but the pop ups are really distracting and annoying ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very simple *2025-05-11, version 7.16.2* I know the original one has been update and they cancel the original one but I was looking for something like this. but it says NLT Bible give it a check is the same one that I use before the new one was to much especially I’m just a simple man it will be nice to add more colours for highlight marker. I was wondering if you can get other Bible visions.I don’t like using the new one. I like this old one.like I said, it’s very simple. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2025-01-19, version 7.16.2* I thank God for His servants who share their insight and understanding of God's Word and way. ### 5/5 — Very simple *2024-12-11, version 7.16.2* I know the original one has been update and they cancel the original one but I was looking for something like this. but it says NLT Bible give it a check is the same one that I use before the new one was to much especially I’m just a simple man it will be nice to add more colours for highlight marker. ### 5/5 — NLT Bible *2024-07-10, version 7.16.2* Love this transit ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2024-04-01, version 7.16.2* I just simply love this app.. But why is the app no longer going to be updated? I’m only curious… ### 5/5 — KEEP LEGACY Reading Mode *2023-06-25, version 7.16.2* This is by far the best Bible App available. Been using it for years and I see a lot of others using it too. Great range of bible versions and study guides and devotions to buy in the app. A message to the developer - PLEASE DONT' REMOVE THE LEGACY READING MODE. This is found in the Settings and provides a clean, page-turning view which is a lot easier on the eyes than scrolling up and down and much closer to a real Bible reading experience. ### 5/5 — Great resource and associated resources! *2022-12-13, version 7.16.2* Excellent kit of electronic resources! ### 5/5 — Just loving this Bible Version NLT *2022-11-26* Great for early Christian readers for easy understanding. App allows you to make your highlights and also add your notes. Overall an awesome app. ### 5/5 — Love it, sad that it will no longer be updated *2022-09-21* This app is great - I love the look of it and the ease of navigating. I recently learned that it will no longer be updated and that is disappointing. I have different apps for different translations and love the ease of switching easily between the translations when I’m studying. Only being able to access the translations in one app will be frustrating in switching back and forth between them. The Tecarta app does not look as eye appealing as the individual apps either in my opinion. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2022-07-16* The app runs very smoothly. Thought I would have trouble trying to navigate through it but, I was proven wrong. Love it! Makes enjoying Gods word so much easier without being distracted by the apps functions. --- *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 2026-06-10.*