# Scripture Reader — Read, Journal & Reflect

> Read, Journal & Reflect (iPhone/iPad app by Xun Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-reader/id6758904065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xun Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875648496)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-reader/id6758904065/reviews.md

## What is Scripture Reader?

Scripture Reader offers a calm, beautiful Bible reading experience built around typography, a distraction-free interface, and offline access. You can also hide chapter and verse markers for a more natural, uninterrupted reading flow.

Read in KJV, World English Bible, or Chinese Union Version (Simplified/Traditional). Customise fonts and themes to suit your eyes and your space.

- Hide chapter and verse numbers for an uninterrupted reading flow
- Adjustable font sise and font families, plus light, sepia, dark, and black themes
- Continuous scroll or chapter by chapter reading with swipe navigation and tap to hide controls
- Fast offline search across the Bible
- Notes, highlights, and My Verse of the Day journal
- Reading plans and daily progress tracking
- Local-first data with export/import backups


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-04-17

- Added Reading Stats from the Home Streak and Read Today cards, with reading-time tracking, streak summaries, history charts, and drill-down views by day, week, month, and year.
- Added the Berean Standard Bible and the CUV-神 Chinese Bible, with clearer Bible names and version details.
- Added options to show headings and read verse by verse, with improved spacing for chapters and verses.
- Improved navigation with swipe-back gestures, Reading Stats swipe-back, and more reliable recent-read history.
- Improved the installable web app experience with updated icons, splash screens, and better bottom navigation on mobile devices.
- Made backup and restore more reliable, with clearer download feedback.
- Improved the Home, Profile, Search, Reading Plans, My Verse of the Day, and bookmark flows.

### 2.4.8 — 2026-02-15

No release notes.

## Related topics

[scripture reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scripture-reader)

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