# Spectrum Bible — user reviews > 103 indexed App Store user reviews of Spectrum Bible by Wave Study Bible, Inc., rated 4.79/5 from 292 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-bible/id336014635/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-bible/id336014635.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 251 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Spectrum Bible? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 📖 Multiple Bible translations available simultaneously - 🔍 Side-by-side comparison of different versions - ⚡ Fast and quick verse lookup - 🏛️ Original language access (Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic) - 💬 Tap-to-define feature for original language words - 🔗 Word usage search across entire scripture - 💰 Reasonable pricing with one-time purchases - 📱 Offline Bible reading capability - 🎨 Clean and beautiful interface design - 🛠️ Responsive developer support and customer service - 📚 Excellent for personal and public Bible study - ✨ Powerful yet simple functionality **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and force closes - 🔐 Login and password reset issues - 📵 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions - ❌ Some versions no longer free after updates - 🎨 Limited customization options (colors, fonts) - 📊 Outdated dictionary definitions - ⏱️ Requires frequent app updates - 🔄 Occasional glitches with version display **Commonly reported bugs** - App force closes on iOS 15 when accessing 'verse goodies' - Won't launch on iOS 11.2.5 beta - Crashes when searching Psalms - Hebrew characters display as black boxes after iOS 10 upgrade - Blank spaces when free versions are removed - Purchased versions not displaying - Login/logout functionality broken - Password reset unavailable - App returns to home screen unexpectedly - Review submission not working properly **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Customizable background colors and fonts - Red letter edition (Christ's words in red) - More bookmark slots (currently limited to 5-6) - Bookmark organization/grouping system - Highlight and comment functionality - Paragraph formatting options - Additional Bible translations (Voice, ERV, Amplified, Messianic Jewish versions) - Greek Received Text support - Latin Vulgate Bible - Pronunciation guides for Greek and Hebrew words - iPad-specific version - Reading plans and study guides - Social sharing and friend interaction features - Transliteration options - More customizable color schemes ## Newest reviews (16 of 103) ### 5/5 — Thank you for the wonderful additions to the your Bible! *2024-02-19* The additions to your Bible are amazing! I use it every morning during my devotionals, and it worked so well and I was pleased and enthusiastic about it. However, with the new version, my abilities to expand its usefulness have just exploded! You’re a genius and I appreciate you and your God-given skills. ### 5/5 — Five Star Plus *2024-01-19, version 1.3.2* I really appreciate the spectrum app. I first downloaded it as the wave. At the time it was mainly for the original languages, then it was just the Greek. When the Hebrew was added I found it even more useful. This is one of my go to sources when studying scripture for lessons and sermons. The developers are really top tier. Very helpful and I believe committed to providing a resource that even beginners can use. I would rate them another five stars for their help in learning how to use the spectrum to it greatest potential for me. ### 5/5 — Excellent Bible app *2023-05-28, version 1.3.2* I have been us I’ve been using this Bible app for approximately five years at least…. It is super easy to use and I love the feature that allowed me to share verses with others through text, email or social media. The various versions and ability to switch between different versions instantly is awesome. I highly recommend this app! ### 5/5 — I Love This App! *2022-11-19, version 1.3.2* It’s my go to. From comparing verses for understanding in just a quick swipe, to daily reading it’s the best. ### 5/5 — Great Translations 📚 *2022-03-12, version 1.3.2* I’ve been using the Wave/Spectrum bible for probably close to 10 years. It’s the Bible App I use the most. It has so many bible translation options to choose from. I always refer this app to beginning bible readers. ### 5/5 — God breathed *2021-10-31, version 1.3.2* I just downloaded this app. I love that I can take a certain scripture and look back at the Greek and then from that get what God wants me to see in it. ### 4/5 — FORCE CLOSING *2021-09-30, version 1.3.2* I have been using this app for a couple of years now it has been very useful. I recently upgraded and up dated my phone to the latest version of iOS 15 since then the app force closes whenever I try to open “verse goodies” on the app is it possible their will be an update or bug fix for this issue I and I’m sure others if they are having this issue would greatly appreciate if this problem can be fixed. ### 4/5 — Use It Daily *2021-05-12, version 1.3.2* I enjoy using this app daily. I like the side by side of more than one version and I even purchased another version that was not for free. You can take notes and I’m sure I’m not even utilizing all it has to offer. There were a few glitches: when a version was no longer free, there would be a blank space where it once was and I couldn’t simply close the gap and the version I purchased wouldn’t show up at all. Once I emailed them they responded quickly (had to uninstall, then install again) and it worked. I use this on my IPad. ### 5/5 — NIV84? *2021-03-31, version 1.3.2* Was wondering if the NIV on here is the 84 or 2011 update? ### 5/5 — Best Bible App *2020-11-25, version 1.3.1* This is the best Bible app I’ve used, and I’ve used many. ### 5/5 — Wonderful! *2020-07-10, version 1.2.1* Love this app. It so easy to use and love getting so many translations. I've had another Bible app but finally deleted it because I wasn't using it. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Studying the Word *2020-06-07, version 1.2.1* I like how you can go to the different versions of the word to get a deeper understanding. ### 5/5 — A Great app *2020-04-29, version 1.2.1* I have quite a few Bible Translations on the app. I like that you ONLY pay once and you own it forever or for as long as the app is being supported, which looks like being for quite some time to come. [Best to register with a username & password, which is easily done within the app, so as to have access to your purchases on any Apple Device]. Although, it is not the most feature-rich app, the features it does have, such as being able to look at a few Bible Translations side-by-side, ability to search by bible verse, bible word or bible words, access to Parts of the Scriptures in the original Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic, ALL WORK WELL & SEAMLESSLY. Moreover the Developers appear to be open & receptive to Customer Queries, Feedback & Requests subject to technical constraints etc ### 5/5 — An excellent app *2020-04-16, version 1.2.1* I’ve been using the WAVE Parallel Bible App for a few years now. Although I do have a number of other bible apps, there are a few things that I do like about the app: 1) Once you’ve purchased a Bible Translation via your registered Login Details, that Translation, and I think any available updates, are yours for as long as the app is supported) 2) The app allows you to have your bible translations side by side in differentiated beautiful colours (you can use landscape mode if required to see the translations better), 3) The developers are committed to EXCELLENT Customer Service & to making “God’s Word” including in the Original Manuscript Languages available to the masses at a VERY REASONABLE PRICE. ### 5/5 — I love using the app *2020-04-14, version 1.2.1* I have been using the app for a few years now. I like that IF you register via the app with a USERNAME and Password, all the benefits of the app such as being able to view bible translations side by side, all the bible translations you’ve bought while logged in to the app are made available {I believe, but IF unsure THEN buy all your bible translations via your Main Apple ID}, and you can also view some of the SCRIPTURES in the ORIGINAL HEBREW/ARAMAIC/GREEK. I like the app and I have had good experiences with the company, which is a small, but growing family business with STRONG Christian ✝️ Ethics and A FIRM Commitment to EXCELLENT Customer Service. ### 5/5 — LOVE the Wave Bible!!! *2020-03-20, version 1.2.1* I use it everyday. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can no longer use this app *2022-10-24, version 1.3.2* I don't know what has happened with this app. I have enjoyed using it then suddenly I'm logged out and can't get back in. I forgot my password and there is no way to reset it. The website is also useless. This is so disappointing especially after all the purchases I made. ### 1/5 — Boo on Update *2020-12-01, version 1.3.1* Whatever this latest update is, it is not very user friendly. I was using the Spectrum parallel Bible app for my daily Bible reading/study with success. Now after the update, I cannot even locate the Bible part to study. Will delete app if not fixed soon. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2018-03-06, version 1.1.4* The versions all are additional downloads via in app purchases. What comes with the app are more undesirable versions 😏. ### 1/5 — Won’t launch on IOS 11.2.5 beta *2018-01-31, version 1.1.4* Ok. after several downloads, here’s the problem that I’m having. A screen will appear with a white line moving, so I figure it’s downloading. It stops 1/2 way and goes back to my home screen. I’ve also had it launch and show the Bible then seconds later it’s returns to the home screen. I have an iPad mini 2, and deleted the beta version and retained the current public 11.2.5 update. That’s as far as I can get. Now every time a touch the app it automatically returns to the home page. ### 1/5 — Miss *2011-12-26, version 1.0.2* Hebrew not available No update free version ### 3/5 — Greek Received Text *2020-12-25, version 1.2.1* I have been using this app for many years. It's my quickest reference tool for Hebrew and Greek. I would love to see also supplied the Greek Received Text if at all possible. ### 3/5 — Used to good *2020-05-04, version 1.2.1* This app used to be good untill i cant use no more. I hade to delate it and am now trying to renstall it. It wont let download it again. !!!!! ### 3/5 — Fix it Please!! *2017-05-01, version 1.1* Loved the app.. but now not so much!! Hurry and get it fixed , need it working properly again!! 💕 ### 3/5 — Caveat emptor *2011-06-03, version 1.0.2* Terrific to have a Greek NT [even if it's the Majority Text] with definitions of words and links to their usage free of charge. Worth downloading for this. But other Bible versions offered are free of charge in other apps, especially Youversion [where they are all fee free]. Some great deals in Pocket Bible and Olive Tree, though there are also some quite pricey offerings in those. Don't pay for a download until you have checked if it is free in another version. ### 3/5 — Alright...ish *2011-04-21, version 1.0.2* The old testsment should be available in Hebrew. The colors should be customizable. The NASB should be available at the same price... Free. I'm all for paying for what I use, but is it right to give away two translations and then charge FOURTEEN dollars for a different one? Maybe i dunno. Oh and I would LOVE to have the pronunciation available for the Greek and future Hebrew words. All in all it is great if you like English that was spoken hundreds of years ago, but if you want a bible without a thee, thou, thus, or begat, good shopping. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very useful *2026-04-18, version 1.3.7* Simply the best,use it when am in public transport❤️ ### 5/5 — Great cross referencing *2026-04-07, version 1.3.7* I enjoy this app because it allows me to cross reference between different bibles and help deepen my understanding. Thank you God for making this available ### 5/5 — This is fantastic *2026-03-03, version 1.3.7* Having the OG language beside the English text is revolutionary. Being able to compare translations and also to be able to tap the he Hebrew or Greek word in question in order to see original meaning, context, and other places it was used is priceless. ### 5/5 — So Effective *2026-01-19, version 1.3.7* Spectrum Bible is the most effective app I’ve used for personal Bible study. The ease with which it allows translation look up and side-by-side comparisons to other translations as well as original language lookups by just a tap is incomparable to other apps. Digging deeper into the provided educational content is a very helpful bonus that is helpful for growing in faith and understanding! I love this!! ### 5/5 — Multiple translations *2025-12-08, version 1.3.7* Ease of use I use this app when in church to see various translation during the sermon. It is easy to use and allows me to see 3 translations in the split screen mode. I enjoy this app and find it useful especially when a verse needs some clarification. A second Bible version can help me understand better. ### 5/5 — Great Bible app *2025-10-19, version 1.3.7* Having multiple translations open at once is a great help and is useful for private and public Bible study. ### 5/5 — So easy, so powerful *2025-10-16, version 1.3.7* I love the way I can select which translstions to include side-by side for comparison, including both CT and MT Greek. It is great for searching all uses of a given word. I just completed writing a book on doctrine and found myself using this app more than my other study resources - It is just so quick and easy. Thank you Spectrum Bible ### 5/5 — My favourite free Bible app *2025-07-03, version 1.3.5* I love this app and use it every day. It is easy and fast to compare translations. I particularly like its inclusion of both the critical text and majority text Greek, with dictionary definition lookup for every word. ### 5/5 — Amazing way to find scripture *2024-06-08, version 1.3.5* I love this app! I’ve used it for years as a way to have access to God’s Word with me always! I love being able to compare versions side by side! ### 5/5 — Powerful Bible study app *2024-04-16, version 1.3.5* I have been using this app since about 2017 when it was called “wave”. The developer continues to add features without sacrificing ease of use. Spectrum Bible is a powerful, easy to use, reasonably priced, beautiful looking masterpiece! There is no other Bible app with this much functionality. Well done!!! --- *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 2026-08-20.*