Pencil Bible: Journal & Study

Pencil Bible: Journal & Study

Sermon Notes, Study & Drawing

1.4K ratings
318 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2022
  • August 12, 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
Dark Mode
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What's New in Pencil Bible

3.0.53

August 12, 2026

Bug fixes: 1. Older iPad and iOS users not being able to use Apple Pencil 2. More and better onboarding steps 3. Reverse shape colour when going from light and dark mode 4. Small UI and UX updates Thanks for the support. Erin

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Subscription plans

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In-App Purchases

$8.99

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English Standard Version

User reviews

It’s unusable for me.

Downloaded it this morning. I cannot access the BSB, it populates as a blank document, but the biggest issue is my Apple Pencil will not work with the drawing tool function. It won’t draw if I try to use my finger either. All it will do is scroll the page up, down, left and right. No drawing or journaling function at all. I tried reestablishing the Bluetooth of my pencil, and tried deleting the app and downloading again. Nothing different. Right now it’s only ok for reading and I have other apps that already do that for free mind you. Maybe this is an app glitch, maybe it’s not actually supported for older iPads. I’m not sure, but either way, it not a usable app for what it’s advertised for.
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Love how relaxing and truthful it is

The best bible app I’ve seen and used, doesn’t ask you to pay ever 5 seconds for a premium subscription just lets you relax and be with God. I love being able to highlight, draw and write on your bible to make it yours.

Love the App

I love the ability this Bible app gives. DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY DOLLAR, AND MORE!!!

journaling for the win!

absolutely love being able to journal digitally! I have many physical Bibles I use, but when i’m studying for teaching, I like to use my iPad, and this is so helpful to have a simple Bible I can split screens with my notes and other apps for prepping and while teaching!

2 requests: can we not only move around text once it’s written, but also make it bigger or smaller? and similarly, I’d love to be able to zoom in on the page and zoom out. I love those features in notability and it would be so awesome to have here!
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Loving the latest updates!

I have been using this app for years and have always thought it would be great to be able to add pictures to my notes. I love that this feature has been added now! Also the footnotes are wonderfully helpful. Thank you, Erin, for creating this app and making it so usable and for all of the hard work you put into it!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Frequent crashes and app freezes

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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

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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.