# Parables: The Bible App — Draw Closer to God

> Daily Bible stories with modern retellings, audio, glossary, and AI chat. (iPhone/iPad app by Luka Cosic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parables-the-bible-app/id6761764216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luka Cosic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891333989)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parables-the-bible-app/id6761764216/reviews.md

## What is Parables?

Parables makes it easy to reconnect with god through stories from the bible written for modern times. Read in bite size chunks or listen to each story on your commute, and be captured by beautiful imagery for each story.

WHAT YOU GET

- A growing collection of over 250 Bible stories, rewritten for clarity and depth
- Two narrators (Matthew and Serena) for each story
- A glossary of people, places, concepts, and events, tap any highlighted term while reading
- Chat to prominent figures in the bible like Jesus, Moses, Solomon, etc, and get verses from the bible.
- Progress tracking across themes and stories
- Daily bible Verses on your home and lockscreen. 
- Offline reading and listening — download once, read anytime
- Background audio playback for listening on the go

HOW IT WORKS

Open a story, start reading, and the app saves your place. Come back tomorrow and pick up right where you left off. Mark stories as favorites, browse by theme, or let the home screen surface something new.

If you prefer to listen, tap play and follow along as each word highlights in time with the narrator. Skip forward or back, switch voices, or keep it playing in the background.

BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY

Parables is designed around a simple idea: a short reading habit you return to is more valuable than a long plan you abandon. The journey screen shows your progress compounding over time, not to pressure you, but to remind you that showing up matters more than finishing fast.

A calm, focused space for Scripture, no ads, no clutter, just the story.

Note: You need a subscription to access the story content in parables.

Chat feature includes AI and may not always be accurate, always confirm with the bible and other sources. We only use the messages you provide as the input for chats, and the AI will quote verses directly from a knowledge base of bible verses to increase accuracy.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://readparables.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://readparables.com/privacy

## Key features

- Over 250 rewritten Bible stories
- Dual narrator options
- Interactive glossary
- AI chat with biblical figures
- Progress tracking
- Offline reading and listening
- Background audio playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parables-the-bible-app/id6761764216/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Help me improve my habits

*2026-04-30*

This bible stories app has so many stories here, some I didn’t even know about. I love being able to pause & listen the stories while walking. Exactly what I was looking for after trying a few of them

## Frequently asked questions about Parables

### What is Parables?

Parables offers a collection of over 250 Bible stories rewritten for modern understanding. You can read them or listen to them with two narrator options. The app also includes a glossary and AI-powered chats with biblical figures.

### Does Parables have ads?

Yes, Parables contains advertisements. The app is designed to provide a calm, focused space for scripture, but advertisements are present.

### How much does Parables cost?

Parables is free to download and offers a free experience with advertisements. However, a subscription is required to access the full story content.

### Can I use Parables offline?

Yes, Parables supports offline reading and listening. You can download stories once and access them anytime without an internet connection.

### What age rating is Parables?

Parables has an age rating of 12+. This makes it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in exploring Bible stories.

### How often is Parables updated?

The latest version of Parables is 1.1.4, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. Updates typically include new stories and feature enhancements.

### What devices support Parables?

Parables is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How does the AI chat feature in Parables work?

The chat feature in Parables uses AI to allow you to interact with prominent biblical figures. The AI quotes verses directly from a knowledge base to increase accuracy, but users are advised to confirm information with the Bible and other sources.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-19

Onboarding bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-17

- Sped up performance of the app

### 1.1.10 — 2026-08-11

- Added tutorial
- bug fixes for audio player

### 1.1.9 — 2026-08-04

- Search icon fix.

### 1.1.8 — 2026-08-03

- Added search feature on home page

## Related topics

[bible stories daily](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bible-stories-daily)

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