Pencil Bible: Journal & Study

Pencil Bible: Journal & Study

Write Notes, Draw, and Study

1.4K ratings
311 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2022
  • July 1, 2026

Features

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This app allows users to write notes, highlight scripture, and draw directly on Bible pages, enhancing spiritual study and reflection. It supports various Bible translations and offers a free tier with limited annotation, with an option to upgrade for unlimited access.

Write notes on scripture
Highlight verses
Draw directly on Bible pages
Support for multiple Bible translations
Annotation on iPad and iPhone
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What's New in Pencil Bible

3.0.50

July 1, 2026

Hi folks: - Insert stickers and images! - This update contains a few small bugs and text fixes. - New Pricing Thanks for the support and love. Erin

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Subscription plans

Weekly

Weekly subscription

$0.997 Days
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In-App Purchases

$8.99

ESV

English Standard Version

User reviews

Love it!

I like having the ability to manually highlight, circle and make notes by hand throughout the Bible. I just wish they have t made the icon dark or at least gave us the ability to choose between different ones. Other than that, a must download!

Was a great app

Unable to use my Apple pen or doodle by hand.

Waste of time

Won't let me use my apple pencil. Also makes me pay for my translation when I subscribed to the membership… don’t waste your time.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST BIBLE APP

I waited years for a Bible app that functioned like a traditional Bible. I wanted to be able to write in it, take notes, draw things, highlight, underline, circle, and use my Apple Pencil. This app does all of that and more. And here’s the thing: the developers respond to every email immediately. They are working night and day to make it what users request and need. I cannot thank them enough for their work and commitment. GET THIS APP!
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Good

I won’t lie I like the app but there are things that I do not like. Such as iwhen you buy the Lifetime subscription for 79.99 they should at least give you one of the Bible versions for free. I don’t understanding why they’re charging for the different versions of the Bible. Those should come in free and the ability to write in more than 10 chapters should be where they charge. Another issue that I’ve had is my Apple Pencil was working fine one day and then the next day it was not working in the app. I thought it was my pencil until I went to other apps on my iPad and was able to write just fine. I like being able to read the Bible on this app and make notes and highlights, but I do think they need to adjust the cost and fix whatever bug causes your stylus or pencil to stop working.

*Update*
I moved my stars from 3 to 5, I would give 4.5 if I was not able to. I still do not like that when you pay $79.99 you don’t get it at least one version for free that you want but that’s not a big deal. I am updating because the issue with my pencil not working appeared to be something that I was doing. It seems that I needed to finish the whole introduction so it would not stall my ability to use the app. I don’t know if others have experienced that, but I realize after I completed the full tour now when I login in the morning, I’m able to scroll, highlight and do all of those things. As stated my only issue is that if I’m paying $79.99 it would be nice not to have to pay another $9.99 for the version I want. But I understand they gotta make their money so I’m not mad at them. I highly recommend the app though.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Frequent crashes and app freezes

Bug

Disappearing annotations and notes

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Misaligned or distorted writing

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Issues with Apple Pencil compatibility

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Inconsistent behavior across device types

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Requested Features

9 requests

Landscape mode support

Feature

Split-screen/multi-tasking capabilities

Feature

More Bible version options (e.g. NIV, NASB, CSB)

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Ability to add custom pages/sections

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Improved pencil/stylus functionality (e.g. pressure sensitivity, customizable tools)

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Handwriting-to-text conversion

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Stickers and other creative elements

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Verse-level navigation

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Offline access without subscription

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FAQ

What can I do with the Pencil Bible app?

Pencil Bible allows you to read the Bible, write notes, highlight verses, and draw directly on the scripture pages. It's designed to be a digital canvas for your spiritual growth, journaling, and study.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to read the entire Bible and annotate up to 10 pages. For unlimited annotation and access to all features, you can upgrade to a premium version.

What devices is Pencil Bible compatible with?

The app is available on both iPad and iPhone. Apple Pencil features require compatible iPads, but annotations are available on iPhone without a subscription.

Can I use different Bible translations?

Yes, you can choose from popular translations such as ESV, NIV, NLT, and CSB. You can also customize fonts to your preference.

How does the app handle annotations and notes?

You can annotate directly on the Bible pages using Apple Pencil or other drawing tools. Your annotations and notes can be edited anytime, and the app supports using across multiple screens and devices.