# Orthodox Bible — user reviews > 731 indexed App Store user reviews of Orthodox Bible by ByteBlocks, LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 11,877 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-bible/id6446212792/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orthodox-bible/id6446212792.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,766 · 4★ 635 · 3★ 223 · 2★ 69 · 1★ 184 ## What do users think of Orthodox Bible? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth - 📚 Provides access to Orthodox Bible - 🎨 Beautiful and user-friendly interface - 🕰️ Useful daily readings and prayers **Cons** - 💰 Excessive paid content and subscriptions - 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements - 🔍 Difficult navigation and chapter/verse selection - 🌐 Requires internet connection to access content **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes when loading new content - Bible reading position resets after ads - Calendar and daily readings not always aligned **Most requested features** - Add bookmark/resume reading feature - Implement offline mode for Bible and prayers - Provide option to choose Bible translation (NKJV, Septuagint) - Add audio playback for all Bible chapters and prayers ## Newest reviews (18 of 731) ### 3/5 — Slightly Confusing *2026-08-30, version 7.1.1* Slightly confusing to operate. It’s not so user friendly, but otherwise the context is wonderful. ### 5/5 — New to the faith *2026-08-18, version 7.1.1* An amazing app for new orthodox Christians ### 3/5 — Good in terms of all contents *2026-08-18, version 7.1.1* You can't continue where you left off the previous day, the app forgets and that's annoying, this is using premium too. Please fix it. ### 5/5 — Orthodox Bible App. *2026-08-17, version 7.1.1* I have a few other Orthodox apps like this one, but this is my favorite one. It’s also the only one that I pay for, but not necessarily for any added functionality. If I can financially support a project like this, I’m happy to do it. ### 5/5 — First time looking at *2026-08-17, version 7.1.1* So far this app is awesome, can’t wait to explore more of it ### 5/5 — A True Gift! *2026-08-14, version 7.1.1* Wonderful new Orthodox blessing for an 84 year old. Beautifully done and set up well, easy to you for those of us not technically gifted. Thank you for providing a free version. ### 5/5 — Bug *2026-08-14, version 1.0* I LOVEE this app so much, I have it on my phone and I just recently got it on my Mac, only problem is on Mac the “daily readings” keep giving me a “There is an issue retrieving daily readings Please check back again later. An internet connection is required and some features may not work offline.” I was turning my wifi off and restarting my Mac to see if that would work and it didn’t so then I checked again this morning but it’s still giving me the same issue. I would LOVE to continue reading on my Mac rather than my phone so If it’s possible you could fix it, me and many others with the same issue would love it fixed!! :) giving one star review so it could catch your attention but the app is overall 5 STARSS!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ### 5/5 — New *2026-08-13, version 7.1.1* I’m new to Christianity and was looking for the right church. This seems to be the best app for real Christians. ### 5/5 — Not connecting with Wi-Fi *2026-08-12, version 7.1.0* I could not play the audio on Wi-Fi so I contacted them and as soon as I did, I got immediate reply. We went back-and-forth a few times amazing customer service, and it was rectified. ### 5/5 — Best App *2026-08-08, version 7.1.0* My favorite app on my phone and constant reminder to engage with God i am growing because of what i am learning. ### 5/5 — Best orthodox bible app *2026-08-06, version 7.1.0* I have Been using it for a year now and it helps me read when I’m not home or have a tight schedule ### 5/5 — Bring Peace Into Your Life *2026-08-04, version 7.0.1* Excellent application with extremely customized Biblical and Orthodox content ### 5/5 — Beautiful! Keeps Me Solid in My Faith *2026-07-31, version 7.0.0* Very well put together, and have just barely scratched the surface, starting w/ daily devotionals and came across the calming Byzantine chants and the ‘new’ inspirationals ### 5/5 — This app awesome! thank you *2026-07-28, version 7.0.0* This app awesome! thank you ### 4/5 — Paying for Bible *2026-07-27, version 7.0.0* I would give this Orthodox Bible application 5 stars because it’s so beautiful and uplifting/inspiring. However, there is a “premium” option to “unlock” more prayers. That concept is unfortunate to me, as prayers are and should remain free. Trying to nickel and dime the teachings of god is not only unholy, but a sin of greed. I pray that whomever created this app, that they find the tranquility to out-stand their unholy ways. That being said, the illustrations and anecdotes in this Orthodoxy Bible app are very important for the spirit. To all, Amen. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2026-07-24, version 7.0.0* Amazing app ### 5/5 — Choir Director *2026-07-21, version 7.0.0* Perfect ### 4/5 — My rating *2026-07-20, version 7.0.0* I love it but I don't like how it makes me pay money ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Invasive privacy policy and greedy paywalls *2026-08-28, version 7.1.1* This Bible app says it may collect what you read or listen to, precise location, IP addresses, and usage data for advertising and third-party sharing. On top of that it puts a basic feature like dark mode behind a paywall. I have no problem paying for a well-made app, but combining ads, extensive data collection, and charges for basic settings feels excessive, especially for an app handling something as personal as Bible reading ### 1/5 — Absolutely obnoxious *2026-08-19, version 7.1.1* This app didn’t even let me really try it out much before repeatedly pestering me to buy the subscription or rate the app. And when it told me to rate the app it didn’t let me dismiss the message until I had so here it is ### 1/5 — Incomplete *2026-07-12, version 7.0.0* I’m on a mission to find the most reliable source. I’m only interested in the Septuagint text because it’s older and more accurate to the Dead Sea scrolls. This app is missing books. ### 1/5 — Price *2026-07-08, version 6.2.4* Faith should not be priced so having the subscription is wrong ### 1/5 — Looks like Ai slop *2026-06-24, version 6.2.4* Money grubbing off Christan’s ### 1/5 — Paywalled to the Max *2026-06-11, version 6.2.2* The company that created this app is not apart of any of the Orthodox Churches. It is heavily pay-walled. It is a well thought out App. But I’m not willing to pay money or be constantly harassed by ad’s just for the basics. Check with your church for your daily readings and any other spiritual activities you may be looking for. Stay away from this money grab. ### 1/5 — Why Track Users *2026-06-10, version 6.2.2* I cannot recommend an app that tracks its users. Whereas I applaud your hard work and development of this app, I will not be using it for the reason stated. ### 1/5 — Premium *2026-05-25, version 6.2.1* In February 2026, I prayed for one year of the Orthodox Bible in premium. Today, May 25 they want me to purchase the orthodox bible premium again. My phone shows I already paid for it. 😡 ### 1/5 — It’s not free *2026-05-18, version 6.2.1* I wish you’d just put that on there to start with. ### 1/5 — Lackluster *2026-05-10, version 6.2.0* Disappointing amount of access . I love the idea of an orthodox app but even the evangelical counterpart, Bible app, has more access and more options. The Ortho-app has lovely prayers but are being gatekept($). Their Bible layout is awkward , but that could be because I’m accustomed to the Bible app. Honestly, learn from the Bible app and you’ll do fine. I’m hoping for more improvements! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Gold *2026-08-29, version 7.1.1* As I venture and learn more about orthodoxy, this app is a great tool to see what the Orthodox Church is like. I absolutely love it. ### 5/5 — Wow! Thank you! *2026-08-29, version 7.1.1* Excellent app and a great way to hear and learn Greek. ### 5/5 — Incredible *2026-08-26, version 7.1.1* Thank you ### 5/5 — love this bible app the most *2026-08-25, version 7.1.1* i love it but i wish the audio was free cause i have a reading problem but other than that i love it ### 5/5 — Best app *2026-08-25, version 7.1.1* Don’t usually like using electronics to pray but for traveling best app ever ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2026-08-22, version 7.1.1* Detailed and offers everything you need! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-21, version 7.1.1* Amazing so far I love the way it’s built and amazing for studying and learning about the religion much love. ### 5/5 — Useful *2026-08-19, version 7.1.1* Very Helpful filled with Holy Wisdom! ### 5/5 — Great app for Orthodox Christians *2026-08-19, version 7.1.1* Especially good for those newer to the faith ### 5/5 — The true app for the true church *2026-08-19, version 7.1.1* ☦️ --- *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 2026-09-01.*