# Spoken Verse — Voice requested Bible verses

> Voice-activated Bible verse listener and reader with multiple versions. (iPhone/iPad app by Norman Pettus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoken-verse/id1408674421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norman Pettus](https://appshunter.io/developer/819456924)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoken-verse/id1408674421/reviews.md

## What is Spoken Verse?

Listen to your favorite verses or chapters, find any verse in three bible versions, or check actual wording of any bible verse with the new free app, Spoken Verse. 

Select a version of the bible, King James Version(KJV), New International Version(NIV), or New Living Testament(NLT), and say any bible address to have the verse/chapter spoken.

Saying the bible address with the book name, the word "chapter", a chapter number, then the word "verse" and finally the verse number the app will lookup, print on the screen and recite the verse to you.

A right and left arrow will go to the next or previous verse. Swiping left will slow speech down and swiping right will speed it up.

Saying just the book name, the word "Chapter" and a chapter number will type out and read an entire chapter. The right and left arrows will move to the next or previous chapter.

Words are highlighted in red as they are spoken. The Daily Verse button may be pressed repeatedly for multiple verses. A repeat button will say the verse again.

You can now share your favorite verse on Facebook, Twitter, or email. Just select the share button in the upper right hand menu bar.

The Daily Verse button in the middle of the lower menu bar will play a key verse of the day. You can repeat this verse, use the next and previous buttons to hear the verses around it and the share button to post it to your favorite social media site.

## Key features

- Listen to Bible verses and chapters
- Voice command for verse lookup
- Supports KJV, NIV, and NLT versions
- Adjust speech speed
- Share verses on social media
- Daily verse feature

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoken-verse/id1408674421/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very cool app

*2024-04-01*

This is a really cool app, and I think it could help a lot of people. I do wish there were more Bible versions on the app, though. For instance, I read the message Bible version, because nothing gets lost in the words. It would be nice if that version was included.

**Developer response:** So glad you like the app. In order to include The Message bible I would need an xml or json file with the entire bible to include in the app. I have not been able to find a version of the Massage Bible. I am also going to rewrite this app and hope to do that this coming year. Thank you for the review.

### 1/5 — Spoken Verse

*2019-08-25*

Spoken Verse, latest available.Can you provide instructions to command a book like 1 Kings, 1 Samual, etc. It is not clear to me how to request books like that.

**Developer response:** Spoken Verse is not designed to read an entire book at a time. However it can read a chapter at a time by just speaking the book and chapter. You can read an entire book but currently only a chapter at a time. Sorry for any misunderstanding. There is a pause and resume button if the chapter is long (ie, Psalm 119). Some books are very long and difficult to read at one sitting (ie, Psalms). What is the best solution?

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2019-04-25*

This is such an amazing app for reading bible verses, either by verse or by chapter. Plus with it being totally accessible, it’s very easy. Congratulations on making this amazing app for looking up bible verses using your voice and navigational buttons which are clearly labeled with VoiceOver totally accessible. One issue I’ve discovered is voiceover is rooted to the internal speaker rather then the earphone.I think it’s a bugg. Could you look into resolving it in next or future update? Overall, excellent app.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your excellent review. If headphones are plugged in, the app appears to work fine. If they are unplugged the app reverts to the small speaker (used for the phone). You must reboot the app, completely shutdown and restart afresh. Then the big speaker works again. Not sure why? Is this the problem you are referring to? Thank you again. I have added a pause and resume button to the new update. Any other comments to make app more usable? Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Spoken Verse

### What Bible versions does Spoken Verse support?

Spoken Verse supports the King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and New Living Testament (NLT). You can select your preferred version within the app.

### How do I find a specific Bible verse using Spoken Verse?

You can find a specific verse by saying the book name, 'chapter', the chapter number, 'verse', and the verse number. The app will then display and recite the verse.

### Can I adjust the speaking speed in Spoken Verse?

Yes, you can adjust the speech speed by swiping left to slow it down or swiping right to speed it up. This allows for a personalized listening experience.

### Does Spoken Verse have ads?

No, Spoken Verse is ad-free. The app is completely free to use without any advertisements interrupting your listening experience.

### How often is Spoken Verse updated?

The latest version of Spoken Verse is 3.1, last updated on October 18, 2022. This indicates a history of updates and ongoing development.

### What devices is Spoken Verse compatible with?

Spoken Verse is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### Can I share Bible verses from Spoken Verse?

Yes, you can share your favorite verses directly from the app to Facebook, Twitter, or email using the share button. This feature allows for easy dissemination of scripture.

### What is the age rating for Spoken Verse?

Spoken Verse has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2022-10-18

Bug fixes
Pause and Resume functionality

### 3.0 — 2021-12-18

Many bug fixes
Added change rate of speech by swiping right (speed up) or swiping left (slow down)
Fixed Next and Previous to move to next/previous verse or chapter
Added accessibility buttons functionality
Adjusted navigation function

### 2.5 — 2021-10-05

- minor cosmetic fixes
- fix to Voiceover function for buttons

### 2.4 — 2021-05-16

- minor code and xml updates
- color scheme change
- small bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2021-04-17

- New color scheme
- Correction of several bugs
- Next and Previous verse now work
- Full Chapter can now be shared

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