# Read the Bible in One Year — user reviews > 116 indexed App Store user reviews of Read the Bible in One Year by Martyn Chamberlin, rated 4.64/5 from 332 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-the-bible-in-one-year/id1329417324/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-the-bible-in-one-year/id1329417324.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 265 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Read the Bible in One Year? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Helps keep on track with daily Bible reading - 📚 Integrates well with Bible apps - 🗓️ Ability to change start date - 💡 Reads from both Old and New Testaments **Cons** - 🐛 Difficult to catch up if behind - 🔍 Lack of options to change Bible version - 📜 Outdated Bible translation used - 🔍 Difficult to navigate to past readings **Commonly reported bugs** - Repeated chapters when there should be new verses - App crashing or freezing for some users **Most requested features** - Option to select Bible version - Progress tracking and calendar view - Ability to jump to last completed reading - Customizable background and themes ## Newest reviews (15 of 116) ### 2/5 — Gutted *2026-01-22, version 26.1.3* This was by far the best app out there and I completed the read through the Bible in a year two or three times. I loved it. I returned to it recently to find it has been completely redesigned and far too complicated. It also appears to need to be paid for now to use the features which I would be happy to do if it was the same as before. Sadly I will now have to search for something new and user friendly. ### 3/5 — Changed up late in the year *2025-11-26, version 25.11.2* I used this app so well all year everyday and it was great and then they changed it and now I lost months of reading. I will find a better app next year. ### 2/5 — No way to jump to a specific date *2025-08-11, version 3.5.0* Which is really unfortunate when you get past a year but are a month behind and it starts over ### 4/5 — Yearly *2025-03-22, version 3.4.0* I very much appreciate using Yearly. The amount to read daily is very appropriate. Sometimes the divisions are not necessary where I would divide them but it is easy to adjust. One or two more verses or less verses is not an issue. In all my attempts to read through the Bible in a year this is the farthest I have ever gone. Some of that is on me but because of the amount to read and the app keeping me on track I know I will continue to the end. ### 5/5 — One year Bible *2025-03-09, version 3.4.0* This is a great way for a motivated yet somewhat lazy Bible reader to be engaged in God’s Word daily. ### 3/5 — Rate *2025-01-23, version 3.4.0* Good so far ### 3/5 — Scroll/search to other days *2025-01-05, version 3.4.0* More than once I fell behind. Instead of being able to scroll back or search, I had to swipe each individual day. ### 5/5 — Best daily reading *2025-01-02, version 3.3.0* I loved this app it made getting bible reading (listening) done easily. I wish I could read it in chronological order this year…… maybe a suggestion? ### 4/5 — Review *2025-01-01, version 3.3.0* Love the app as it give reminders of readings for each day. I wish I could change the Bible translation. I don’t usually read in the app for that reason- only use it for a reminder ### 5/5 — Awesome Bible App *2025-01-01, version 3.3.0* Unless you keep track of your reading of the Bible in one year and sends you a reminder every day, and you can change and sit as needed love it ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work - at least not today *2024-12-31, version 3.3.0* Did download and was immediately prompted to open it and it flashes and goes away…. Hopefully it will be fixed soon and I can change my review… Have two stars in hope of improvement… ### 5/5 — Absolutely amazing *2024-12-30, version 3.3.0* Extremely thankful for this app. Lord has been so faithful through my entire use of the app. I highly encourage you to use this app! ❤️❤️ Update: 5th year in a row using this app! Still thankful and love using it! ### 5/5 — Great app for reading. *2024-12-29, version 3.3.0* I don’t know if I would have ever read The Bible without this app. I’ve tried many times in my life but was never successful. This is broken down and made easy with daily readings. Took me a year but today I finished. ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-12-23, version 3.3.0* It is nice to be able to have a Bible with me wherever I go. The daily division of scripture makes reading through the entire Bible in a year very easy. As a matter of fact, this time I completed the entire Bible and made it half way through again before the year was done. Reading while I’m in a waiting room or before I go to sleep is so much better than playing mindless games on my phone. This app works exactly as it should. Wish I could underline in colors then copy and paste into notes but, the notes section at the end of each reading is nice. I have recommended this app to others. ### 5/5 — Love it !!!! *2024-09-05, version 3.3.0* I love the simplicity of this app and that it takes you directly to the Bible app ❤️❤️❤️ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Old app was better *2026-01-02, version 25.12.5* We read through the Bible three times in three years on the free app. Now it seems we have to buy it. Looking for a new free app. ### 1/5 — Yearly *2025-11-25, version 25.11.2* I am disappointed in the changes that have been made to the app. I loved it as it was. So sad that this is no longer a joy. ### 1/5 — What happened *2025-11-25, version 25.11.2* Way to mess up my favorite app! I will finish this year and delete forever! ### 1/5 — The older version is better *2025-11-11, version 25.11.1* The newer version is too complicated compared to the older version. And it seems once you update you can’t go back to the older style. ### 1/5 — Bugs *2023-05-09, version 3.2* Repeated Chapters when theres supposed to be a whole different set of verses . It just copies the same chapter as the last for the new testament. You could probably read the last testament. ### 1/5 — It doesn’t give an option to change the translation version *2022-05-02, version 2.8* The passages are in KJV which is difficult to read and understand. The app doesn’t give an option to change that. ### 1/5 — Not KJV. *2022-01-03, version 2.8* Was disappointed to find that this is not the KJV. Would be great if the KJV was offered on the app. KJVMimi ### 1/5 — You charged for the The Word, Martyn CHAMBERLIN ? *2021-01-01, version 2.7.1* 🤦🏼‍♀️ ### 1/5 — No Settings *2018-03-27, version 1.2* Although shown in the preview screenshots, there are no settings available. There is simple a screen showing the readings for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Why would I start nearly 3 months into the reading? ### 2/5 — Gutted *2026-02-18, version 26.2.1* This was by far the best app out there and I completed the read through the Bible in a year two or three times. I loved it. I returned to it recently to find it has been completely redesigned and far too complicated. It also appears to need to be paid for now to use the features which I would be happy to do if it was the same as before. Sadly I will now have to search for something new and user friendly. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worthwhile *2026-07-16, version 26.4.1* I am learning so much! ### 5/5 — The best way to start your day *2026-02-18, version 26.1.2* This app is so wonderful ### 5/5 — I love it! *2026-02-10, version 25.11.4* This is a great app ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-01-14, version 3.4.0* This is a great app! I enjoyed using it, it's very easy to use, and I just finished reading the Bible in a Year for the first time ever, praise God! ### 5/5 — Enjoying Hearing and Understanding Gods Word *2025-12-23, version 25.12.3* I have tried reading the entire bible for years only going so far before stopping. The previous version I used was difficult to read making it difficult to retain what I read. In February I felt myself sinking into a slow depression because all of the things going on in the world was overwhelming me. I then decided to start using Yearly and my NIV version bible to read the bible in a year and what a difference it has made in my life. I start everyday with my daily reading and it gets my day started with a calm spirit. The male reader is excellent ! His voice is very calming. The proper pronunciation of the biblical names and cities is an added bonus. I will share this experience with my frinds and family ! ### 5/5 — Exceptional appointment *2025-12-19, version 25.12.3* I love the large text and easy app controls ### 5/5 — Book of Revelation will not load? *2025-12-04, version 25.11.4* For 11 months I’ve read and am up to date. Then on my last month it all of a sudden refuses to upload? I thought this App was to promote reading the Bible? I’ll have to finish reading on my own. ❤️😇🙏🕊️ ### 5/5 — Sudden glitch! *2025-09-24, version 3.6.0* We have used this app for three years now to read through the Bible. Suddenly today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, I went to click the Mark Complete button and the font came up black with nothing behind it as it normally does. It was font on top of font! This is the first time this has ever happened. I wonder if someone made a change in the program that caused this glitch. We love this app for its simplicity, and I hope someone can fix this. ### 5/5 — Blessed *2025-03-28, version 3.3.0* Yearly has kept me on track to read the Bible in a year and has been such a blessing. I’m appreciating it so much! It’s been a few months and I’m loving it! ### 5/5 — Enjoying Hearing and Understanding Gods Word *2025-03-16* I have tried reading the entire bible for years only going so far before stopping. The previous version I used was difficult to read making it difficult to retain what I read. In February I felt myself sinking into a slow depression because all of the things going on in the world was overwhelming me. I then decided to start using Yearly and my NIV version bible to read the bible in a year and what a difference it has made in my life. I start everyday with my daily reading and it gets my day started with a calm spirit. The male reader is excellent ! His voice is very calming. The proper pronunciation of the biblical names and cities is an added bonus. I will share this experience with my frinds and family ! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*