# SourceView Bible

> Visually analyze and study the Bible with speaker identification and data insights. (iPhone/iPad app by SourceView Publishing LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourceview-bible/id1114617271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SourceView Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114617270)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourceview-bible/id1114617271/reviews.md

## What is SourceView Bible?

Discover more about the Bible. The SourceView Bible app is not just a digital version of a printed Bible. It is a fresh, innovative way to take a deeper look at God’s story: what’s been written, who said what, and how its words impact and shape our lives, our work, and our world. 

READ THE BIBLE IN A FRESH NEW WAY
•  Four different colors of Biblical text reads dramatically like a script. Color defines source role per book:
    – Red letters whenever God speaks
    – Green letters when a lead character speaks
    – Blue for supporting sources
    – Black is always The Narrator
•  In groups, readers can pick a color to read aloud, like taking a part in a dramatic script.
•  Swipe to the right to see who is speaking.
•  Scroll through an entire book without the disruption of turning pages or tapping through chapters.
•  All books and chapters have a calculated read time so you can plan your study accordingly.

**We’re excited to launch SourceView in the New Living Translation, a version true to the original languages and easy to read out loud or privately.**

START YOUR JOURNEY OF ENDLESS DISCOVERY
•  Learn things you never knew about the Bible by observing data points that have never been available until now. 
•  See the relative word count of books and chapters and the amount each role played in them.
•  Look closer at who speaks, the words they used, and to whom they were directed.
•  Create pie charts, bar charts, and word clouds from information you’re curious about:
    – Who speaks most in the Bible?
    – Who said the word “peace” in the Bible?
    – What professions spoke in the book of Genesis?
    – Who spoke most in a given time period?
    – What words does God say to women in the Old Testament?
•  All visual discoveries point you right back to the Scripture that corresponds to your charts.

NAVIGATE THE BIBLE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
•  Quickly jump to a passage by entering a variety of different reference searches, e.g. J3:16 (verse) or John Jesus 18 (occurrence)
•  Step backward or forward through screens you have already seen, which is great for jumping around during a sermon or Bible lesson.
•  View a history of the screens you have seen direct links to key areas in the app, and any personally bookmarked location in Scripture.

* Occurrence counts are the number of times a source speaks in a book. John Jesus 18 is the 18th time Jesus spoke in John—similar to lines of a script.

GET TO KNOW WHO SPEAKS IN THE BIBLE AND THE ROLE THEY PLAY
•  See how much a source said and step through each speaking occurrence.
•  Review who a source spoke to and who spoke to that source.
•  Jump into any conversation by stepping through what one source says to another.
•  Learn more about a source's background, like when they live, what they did for work, and what books they speak in.
•  Gain a deeper understanding of a source's personal character by focusing on the words they used.
•  Observe how a source's words connect to the seven spheres of society with the Spheres in-app purchase.

OBSERVE HOW SCRIPTURE SHAPES A BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
Society is shaped by seven spheres of influence. With the Spheres in-app purchase unlocked, you'll be able to make personal observations about how scripture can be used to shape a Biblical Christian worldview. 
•  Read through Scripture with various sphere highlights turned on
•  Explore key passages for each sphere
•  Meditate on how a source's words relate to and impact society
(Thank you. Your purchase helps us continue doing what we do.)

CONNECT WITH SOURCEVIEW
» Online http://www.sourceviewbible.com 
» Facebook http://facebook.com/sourceviewbible
» Twitter http://twitter.com/sourceviewbible 
» Help Center https://help.sourceviewbible.com 

Tell us about your SourceView experience: feedback@sourceviewbible.com

## Key features

- Color-coded text by speaker role
- Dramatic script-like reading
- Speaker identification via swipe
- Calculated read times for books/chapters
- Data visualization (pie charts, word clouds)
- Detailed source background information
- Conversational analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spheres | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SourceView Bible?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💡 Unique Bible reading experience
- 👍 Great for understanding context
- 🌟 Innovative and groundbreaking
- 🚀 Powerful tool for study
- ✨ Visually appealing design
- 🎯 Clear insights and overviews
- 🗣️ Identifies speakers clearly
- 📚 Rich in background information
- 🤝 Beneficial for group studies
- 🌐 Fits the digital age

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🛒 In-app purchases confusing
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate initially
- 🚫 Not all content is free
- 📱 Requires newer iOS versions
- ❓ Lack of clear tutorials

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes when in a book
- Spheres component not accessible
- Crashes when reading Psalms
- App freezes during navigation
- Crashes when tapping spheres

**Most requested features**

- iPad version
- Screen rotation support
- Korean language support
- Video tutorial for app usage
- Improved UI and tutorial
- More languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourceview-bible/id1114617271/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent Resource

*2025-10-16, version 1.3.1*

If you are looking to understand the Bible, this tool makes things very clear in knowing God’s purpose for all nations and all areas of society.

### 3/5 — Please fix the spheres component!

*2025-06-25, version 1.3.1*

I’m dying to read through the spheres, and traveling with the physical book is a struggle. I purchased the spheres but nothing happened when I did, I still can’t seem to access that feature 😫😭

### 5/5 — Good but need help!

*2021-02-02, version 1.3.1*

I love this spheres of society l but don’t know how to purchase it

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2020-12-15, version 1.3.1*

Totally a unique and innovated Bible reading experience.

### 5/5 — Please make it

*2020-12-02*

Thank you for creating a great app.
1) Please make it an iPad version.
2) Please make it possible to rotate according to the direction of the machine.
3) Please allow me to speak another language.(Korean)

### 5/5 — Phenominal

*2020-11-07*

I love how you put it into different spheres of society, and how it gives context to all the books

### 1/5 — In-app purchases

*2020-07-21, version 1.3.1*

I’m fairly capable with technology but can find no way to add in-app purchases. My husband is the tech guy for our school system and he’s brilliant but he can’t find in-app purchases!!!

### 5/5 — Sehr hilfreiche App!

*2020-01-10, version 1.3.1*

Eine Bibel die voll in das digitale Zeitalter passt. Interaktiv, alles mögliche an Hintergrund Informationen die man sich selber herausfiltern kann und auch optisch ansprechend ist. Sehr zufrieden!

### 5/5 — How do use spheres

*2019-07-16, version 1.3.1*

I love this!!! Im a theatrical person. I read job and pictured a stage and all the characters henceforth. 
I really would love to know how I can unlock and get the spheres portion ? I can’t find where to have the in app purchases. 
I tried looking for the app sphere view but no such thing. 

I really really love all of this and hope I can get the spheres too. But for now I click on them and it’s just reading what the spheres as a whole represent and a mention of in app unlocked purchases

### 5/5 — Very helpful, providing great indights

*2019-06-02, version 1.3.1*

Great app to discover biblical truth in a new way. Enables a perfect overview as starting point for own deep dives

## Frequently asked questions about SourceView Bible

### What does the SourceView Bible app do?

The SourceView Bible app offers a unique way to read and study the Bible. It uses color-coding to identify different speakers, presents text like a dramatic script, and provides data-driven insights into word usage, speaker roles, and conversational dynamics. It aims to help users discover new aspects of biblical content and deepen their understanding.

### How does the color-coding feature work?

The app uses four distinct colors to represent different speaking roles within the Bible. Red indicates when God speaks, green for lead characters, blue for supporting sources, and black for the narrator. This visual distinction allows readers to easily identify who is speaking at any given point in the text.

### What kind of data insights can I get from this app?

You can gain various data-driven insights, such as relative word counts of books and chapters, the proportion of speech by different roles, and detailed analysis of who speaks, what words they use, and to whom they are directed. The app can generate visual aids like pie charts, bar charts, and word clouds based on your curiosity about biblical content.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a foundational biblical study experience. However, it operates on a 'free with in-app purchases' model, suggesting that certain advanced features or content might be available for purchase within the app.

### What are the common use cases for SourceView Bible?

Common use cases include personal Bible study, dramatic readings in groups where participants can take on different speaking roles, sermon preparation, and in-depth research into biblical characters and their messages. The app's navigation and data features also make it useful for quickly referencing passages during lessons or discussions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2018-07-13

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Minor fixes to source profiles

### 1.3 — 2018-07-11

• Performance fixes and enhancements to the reading experience
• iPhone X screen support

Thank you for your feedback, questions, and continued support.

### 1.2.3 — 2017-09-09

• Compatibility with future iOS release

### 1.2.2 — 2017-01-05

• Minor fixes

### 1.2 — 2016-12-09

Thank you for your encouragement, feedback, and continued support! Here is what’s new in this release:
• Highlighting: Tap on any verse to highlight it using our new toolbar in Reading mode. Review all of your highlights in the Bookmarks menu.
• Bookmarks: Bookmarks make it easy to jump back to a specific verse any time. Just tap on a verse for the option to bookmark it, add personal notes, and highlight it as well. Then, use the Bookmark menu to go to that verse, read your previous notes, or add to them over time.
• Sharing: While reading, tap on a verse to share it in a message, Facebook post, tweet, and more. The editable message contains the verse, its reference, and a link to the app. Help us spread the Word.
• Word occurrences: Now you can tap on a word from a book’s or source’s word list to step through each occurrence of that word in Scripture. Just tap on a book’s or source’s word count or word cloud to see the list of most used words and start from there.
• Minor bug fixes.

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## More apps by SourceView Publishing LLC

- [SourceView Together Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourceview-together-bible/id6748708102)

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