# Spanish-English Bilingual Holy Bible

> Spanish-English bilingual Bible translation (NIV) from original texts. (iPhone/iPad app by 良普 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-english-bilingual-holy-bible/id886143120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [良普 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/571822755)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,020 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 22 more
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-english-bilingual-holy-bible/id886143120/reviews.md

## What is Spanish?

The New International Version (NIV) is a completely original translation of the Bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.

The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual – an engineer working with General Electric in Seattle by the name of Howard Long. Long was a lifelong devotee of the King James Version, but when he shared it with his friends he was distressed to find that it just didn’t connect. Long saw the need for a translation that captured the truths he loved in the language that his contemporaries spoke.

For 10 years, Long and a growing group of like-minded supporters drove this idea. The passion of one man became the passion of a church, and ultimately the passion of a whole group of denominations. And finally, in 1965, after several years of preparatory study, a trans-denominational and international group of scholars met in Palos Heights, Illinois, and agreed to begin work on the project – determining to not simply adapt an existing English version of the Bible but to start from scratch with the best available manuscripts in the original languages. Their conclusion was endorsed by a large number of church leaders who met in Chicago in 1966.

A self-governing body of fifteen biblical scholars, the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) was formed and charged with responsibility for the version, and in 1968 the New York Bible Society (which subsequently became the International Bible Society and then Biblica) generously undertook the financial sponsorship of the project. The translation of each book was assigned to translation teams, each made up of two lead translators, two translation consultants, and a stylistic consultant where necessary. The initial translations produced by these teams were carefully scrutinized and revised by intermediate editorial committees of five biblical scholars to check them against the source texts and assess them for comprehensibility. Each edited text was then submitted to a general committee of eight to twelve members before being distributed to selected outside critics and to all members of the CBT in preparation for a final review. Samples of the translation were tested for clarity and ease of reading with pastors, students, scholars, and lay people across the full breadth of the intended audience. Perhaps no other translation has undergone a more thorough process of review and revision. From the very start, the NIV sought to bring modern Bible readers as close as possible to the experience of the very first Bible readers: providing the best possible blend of transparency to the original documents and comprehension of the original meaning in every verse. With this clarity of focus, however, came the realization that the work of translating the NIV would never be truly complete. As new discoveries were made about the biblical world and its languages, and as the norms of English usage developed and changed over time, the NIV would also need to change to hold true to its original vision.

And so in the original NIV charter, provision was made not just to issue periodic updates to the text but also to create a mechanism for constant monitoring of changes in biblical scholarship and English usage. The CBT was charged to meet every year to review, maintain, and strengthen the NIV’s ability to accurately and faithfully render God’s unchanging Word in modern English.

The 2011 update to the NIV is the latest fruit of this process. By working with input from pastors and Bible scholars, by grappling with the latest discoveries about biblical languages and the biblical world, and by using cutting-edge research on English usage, the Committee on Bible Translation has updated the text to ensure that the New International Version of the Bible remains faithful to Howard Long’s original inspiration.

## Key features

- Bilingual Spanish-English text
- New International Version (NIV)
- Scholarly translation
- Focus on accuracy
- Modern language

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desbloquear Audio y Quitar Ad | $7.99 | one-time |
| NKJV audio bible | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-english-bilingual-holy-bible/id886143120/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Version

*2026-02-26, version 3.0*

Would like to switch back and forth to NLT to NIV ….

### 5/5 — Best English Spanish and great version

*2025-12-20, version 3.0*

I like that the verses are back to back and Spanish is first. Super bueno para aprender español mientras lees la palabra.

### 4/5 — A New App I Found

*2025-10-29*

I’ve just discovered it, so I’m learning to navigate. One feature I’m trying to figure out is how to “un-highlight” any text you tap. It should remove the yellow highlight from the text after tapping it again. But like I said, I’m in the learning stage (I will probably figure things out as I go along); otherwise, I love how the 2 languages are layered one above the other for you to immediately see the translation!

### 5/5 — Very good

*2025-09-26, version 3.0*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2025-08-31, version 3.0*

Great! If you could offer different versions, that would be cool.

### 4/5 — Bookmarks need fixing

*2025-08-14, version 3.0*

After bookmarking a book/chapter, you search your bookmarks it doesn’t show name of the book, it shows “(null)”. How are we to find the book we are looking for if it only shows “(null)”3:16.

### 5/5 — Need an advance/rewind option.

*2025-07-28, version 3.0*

Please add an advance/rewind option

### 3/5 — Nice but need fixes

*2025-06-15, version 3.0*

I like the concept of this app, especially the ability to compare verse by verse. However, when I bookmark a verse, it does not show the book (shows up as “null”). Please fix. Thanks.

### 3/5 — New user por español

*2025-06-02, version 3.0*

How do I slow the speaker? I see a control but when I push it it kicks me out of the app.

### 5/5 — Please

*2025-01-17, version 3.0*

Please let this app play without screen on so I can sleep to it

## Frequently asked questions about Spanish

### What is this app about?

This app provides the Holy Bible in a bilingual Spanish-English format. It features the New International Version (NIV), which is known for its scholarly translation from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts into clear, modern language.

### What are the key features of this Bible app?

The primary feature is the bilingual presentation of the NIV Bible in both Spanish and English. The translation itself is a key feature, developed by over a hundred scholars to ensure accuracy and comprehensibility for contemporary readers.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does offer in-app purchases. This model allows users to access the core content without initial cost while providing options for additional features or content.

### What is the NIV translation?

The New International Version (NIV) is a Bible translation created by over one hundred scholars. Their goal was to produce a translation that is faithful to the original ancient texts while being easily understood by modern readers.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who wish to read and study the Bible in both Spanish and English. It is particularly useful for those who appreciate a translation that balances textual accuracy with modern linguistic clarity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2017-06-26

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

Fix some bugs in iOS 11.

### 2.9 — 2017-05-16

Fix crash bugs in iOS 9.

### 2.8 — 2017-04-11

Fix bugs in saving note.

### 2.7 — 2017-02-15

Fix some minor bugs.

### 2.6 — 2016-10-28

Fix some minor bugs.

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