# Portion: Bible Reading/Journal

> Local-first Bible reading and journaling companion with offline scripture and Markdown support. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Parise.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portion-bible-readingjournal/id6763149599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Parise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893165533)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portion-bible-readingjournal/id6763149599/reviews.md

## What is Portion?

Portion is a calm, local-first Bible reading and journaling companion. Open it each morning to your reading plan. Read. Reflect. Write.

Reading Plans
Choose from three structured plans — M'Cheyne's classic one-year plan, Three Streams, or NT in 90 Days. Stay aligned to the calendar or anchor to your own pace.

Scripture
KJV and Berean Standard Bible are bundled — no internet required. Logos Bible Software users can open any passage directly in Logos with one tap.

Journaling
A distraction-free journal opens alongside your reading. Write in Markdown. Entries are stored as plain text files in iCloud — yours to keep, easy to export.

Open Bible
Browse any book and chapter freely. Five color-coded bookmarks let you mark passages and return instantly.

Read Aloud
Listen to any passage with verse-by-verse text-to-speech. Tap any verse to seek.

Themes
A growing library of themes — warm desk textures, nature backgrounds, and more.

Free. No ads. No account required.

"The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him."
— Lamentations 3:24

## Key features

- Structured reading plans
- Offline scripture access (KJV, Berean Standard)
- Distraction-free Markdown journaling
- Plain text file storage in iCloud
- Verse-by-verse read aloud
- Color-coded bookmarks


## Frequently asked questions about Portion

### What Bible translations are available in Portion?

Portion includes the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible. Both are available offline, meaning you do not need an internet connection to read them.

### How are journal entries stored in Portion?

Journal entries are written in Markdown and stored as plain text files in iCloud. This ensures your entries are always accessible and easy to export.

### Does Portion have ads?

No, Portion is completely ad-free. The app is designed to be a distraction-free companion for your Bible reading and journaling.

### Can I listen to scripture with Portion?

Yes, Portion offers a read aloud feature with verse-by-verse text-to-speech. You can listen to any passage and tap on individual verses.

### What reading plans are offered by Portion?

Portion provides three structured reading plans: M'Cheyne's classic one-year plan, Three Streams, and NT in 90 Days. You can follow the calendar or set your own pace.

### Is an account required to use Portion?

No, an account is not required to use Portion. The app is local-first, and your data is stored directly on your device and in iCloud.

### What devices does Portion support?

Portion is currently supported on iPhone and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS.

### How often is Portion updated?

Portion was last updated on June 12, 2026, with version 1.0.1. The release date was June 11, 2026, indicating recent development.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-12

Federalist Papers now support back and forward navigation between papers. Tap the bookmark icon to save your place.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-06-11

No release notes.

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