# Places in Bible — Ancient Places on Today's Map

> Biblical place explorer with map integration and user notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Zhenfu Dong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-in-bible/id1289006919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zhenfu Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186134751)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-in-bible/id1289006919/reviews.md

## What is Places in Bible?

The PlacesInBible (referred as "The APP" herein) covers 955 of the places mentioned in the Bible, with the intention to provide convenient access to the location and background of ancient places from today’s map. Data provided in The APP are retrieved from two public sources, http://www.gelib.com/bible-locations.htm, and http://www.OpenBible.Info, which include place names, location coordinates and descriptions, except the Chinese translation of place names which are based off the Chinese Union Version Bible. The APP is provided for free without collecting users’ information. Please consider the data provided by The APP reference only, and use it with your own discernment.

An incomplete list of the features included in The APP:
(1) Color coded pins
(2) All places have Bible verse references; some has narrative description
(3) Pre-defined collections
(4) Capability of adding user-defined places
(5) Capability of taking study notes associated with each individual place
(6) Searching capability per full or partial names
(7) Retrieve notes and self-defined places to share and/or save

## Key features

- Color-coded map pins
- Bible verse references
- Narrative descriptions
- User-defined places
- Study notes
- Search functionality
- Shareable notes

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-in-bible/id1289006919/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-09-27*

Simple, user friendly. I like it a lot!! Thank you!

### 5/5 — Good study aid

*2022-10-03*

Excellent how the pins allow you to see today’s map, alongside ancient locations... good to see Mosul as Nineveh.. makes sense of recent events... like the way you can write notes for locations.. only just got this; hope I can access notes offline... thank you and well done for making this

## Frequently asked questions about Places in Bible

### What are the main features of Places in Bible?

Places in Bible offers color-coded pins on a map, Bible verse references, narrative descriptions for many locations, and the ability to add user-defined places and study notes. It also includes search functionality and options to share your notes.

### Where does Places in Bible get its data?

The data for Places in Bible is retrieved from two public sources: http://www.gelib.com/bible-locations.htm and http://www.OpenBible.Info. Chinese translations are based on the Chinese Union Version Bible.

### Can I add my own locations to Places in Bible?

Yes, Places in Bible allows you to add your own user-defined places and associate study notes with them. These custom entries can be shared or saved.

### Is Places in Bible available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Places in Bible is available for iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android compatibility is not included.

### How often is Places in Bible updated?

The last update for Places in Bible was on December 22, 2017, with the latest version being 2.0. This indicates a less frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Places in Bible?

Places in Bible has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### Does Places in Bible have ads?

No, Places in Bible does not contain advertisements. The app is provided for free without collecting user information.

### What is the user rating for Places in Bible?

Places in Bible has a positive user rating of 4.2 stars based on 5 ratings, suggesting that users generally find the app helpful.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-12-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1. Pre-defined collections
2. Capability of adding user-defined places
3. Capability of taking study notes associated with each individual place
4. Retrieve notes and self-defined places to share and/or save

### 1.1 — 2017-10-09

(1) Place name is now paired with Chinese translation, which is based off the Bible of Chinese Union Version unless noted otherwise.
(2) Layout and font size are adjusted to match iPad display more appropriately

### 1.0 — 2017-09-28

No release notes.

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All apps by Zhenfu Dong: https://appshunter.io/developer/1186134751

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