# The CSB Study App — user reviews > 55 indexed App Store user reviews of The CSB Study App by Tecarta, Inc., rated 4.91/5 from 4,018 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-csb-study-app/id1292422254/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-csb-study-app/id1292422254.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,747 · 4★ 226 · 3★ 28 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of The CSB Study App? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to understand and connect to God's word - 🚀 Helpful for Bible study and understanding - 👍 User-friendly interface and features - 👍 Great translation and informative - 👍 Smooth platform and intuitive to use - 👍 Excellent for beginners and experienced users - 👍 Enhances Bible study experience - 👍 Versatile and feature-rich - 👍 Convenient for reading and listening on the go **Cons** - 🐛 Audio download issues - 🐛 Occasional performance lags - 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access - 💰 Expensive for study Bible notes **Commonly reported bugs** - Missing words in some verses - Syncing issues with purchased content **Most requested features** - Add support for other Bible translations - Improve audio playback controls - Enhance note-taking and annotation features - Provide more affordable options for study Bible resources ## Newest reviews (15 of 55) ### 5/5 — Bible Compass📖🙏🏽 *2022-07-28, version 7.15.4* II would like to saywould like to say that this Bible has a lot of great functions when it comes to reading God‘s word ### 5/5 — Love it! *2022-03-27, version 7.15.4* So easy to use and to find what I am looking for…just wish it was easier to get to where I can take notes and once I get there, I need lines. ### 5/5 — Great for sleep when the audio is on! *2022-02-15, version 7.15.4* I just downloaded it yesterday and it's great for sleep when the audio is on! I also use it for studying. I might get the hardcover bible they sell online. I love CSB!!! ### 5/5 — Surprised *2022-01-01, version 7.15.4* Pleasantly surprised. Love the ability to take notes and ease of adding footnotes. App works really well. I would recommend for anyone. ### 5/5 — CSB is a Great Translation and App Audio is Super Handy *2021-10-06, version 7.15.4* There are a lot of really good English Bible translations but Christian Standard Bible (CSB) stands out among the rest in overall versatility. It is both accurate as well as easy to read. CBS hits the right spot. This app also aids in my study of the scriptures with free audio download within the app. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Feature Rich - Intuitive to Use *2021-06-17, version 7.15.4* I’ve tried a number of Bible apps. This one is my favorite so far. Even if I’m limited to one translation, I chose it because of the translation and stayed because of the features. From the easy-to-grab tabs for highlighting (being able to choose only part of a verse is excellent) to a very robust cross-reference system, it helps grow my faith and knowledge of scripture and, most importantly, Jesus. ### 5/5 — App is perfect! *2020-11-18, version 7.15.4* Absolutely love what it can do and how it enhances my Bible study through allowing me to isolate certain words and write in the margin of verses! ### 5/5 — Easy to Understand *2020-11-12, version 7.15.4* This is the first time I’ve been able to really understand God’s word in the simplest form. It makes studying the Bible easy and enjoyable. Thank You Jesus!!!❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Lags *2020-10-14, version 7.15.4* Sometimes when I am reading it doesn’t scroll all the way down, leaving the last verse hidden. ### 5/5 — Love it why? *2020-10-13, version 7.15.4* Sound on all the doctrinal passages..concerning the Doctrine of Christ..Faith in Christ..His Grace...the Scripture inspiration.. The doctrine of the resurrection..sitting at the right hand of the father..with All power and Glory..His soon return...reigning on earth...and the pre existence of Christ. Easy to read..understand..solid biblically..a great accurate translation...love it..can I get one for free? Lol ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-07-29, version 7.15.4* The CSB App, in my opinion, is the best bible app...it is user friendly while providing accessible and great resources like cross references, language tools, and other bible study resources. The app is also aesthetically pleasing! Get the app! ### 5/5 — Nice free way to get and to listen to the CSB *2020-03-28, version 7.15.4* Great app for reading and listening to the CSB. Pros: > Free, for the CSB Bible > REALLY like listening to the CSB. You can listen to the Bible offline if you want to download all the audio files (comes to 1.1G for the whole Bible, around 265MB for the New Testament). > Clear format Cons: > Apps is highly proprietary: Holman material only. > Study Bible note sets can be purchased in-app. They are pricey, on par with their respective hardback printed versions (which I cannot understand) considering the rather narrow range of resources with which it can be used. > Why full justified text? Creates wide spaces for larger font sizes This will never be my “main” Bible study app for the simple reason that it can only be used with a narrow range of Holman resources. This app is a convenient way to have the CSB open along with my “main” Bible study app, for which I can purchase resources from all the leading Bible publishers. ### 5/5 — Really enjoy this app! *2020-01-29, version 7.15.4* I have recently started using this version. I love the optimum translation. Very easy to read and understand. Really like red letter edition. And daily scriptures is real plus! ### 5/5 — Great translation, better app! *2020-01-03, version 7.15.4* Ever since the app came out a few years ago I’ve been using it. It has only grown on me ever since! The intuitiveness of switching between study bibles and the free audio Bible has been my favorites of the app! Well done Holman! ### 5/5 — A practical tool for a believer in Christ *2020-01-02, version 7.15.4* So well detailed and user friendly. It has facilitated my growth , inspiring me to dive into His word in this very busy life. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Purchased 7 years ago *2018-07-08, version 7.12.7* I purchased this Bible about 7 years ago when it was called the HCSB Bible app. It is no longer supported. Therefore when I went to update it, it not only no longer existed but lost the Bible that I had paid for. All my notes and studies are gone as well. Those who purchased your Bible app before should be grandfathered into this new Bible app. I not only lost my purchase but I lost much more. I do not have confidence to buy an app sponsored by those who no longer support apps previously paid for. ### 2/5 — It’s ok but flawed *2021-09-07, version 7.15.4* Audio bible doesn’t work. No matter what I do, I get “Download Failed - Unable to download audio for this chapter at this time. Please try again later, or try different audio settings.” I also find it very difficult to navigate though all the menus and sub menus. ### 3/5 — Missing *2022-02-07, version 7.15.4* I like the app, but lately I have noticed some words are missing from the verses. When you look at the CSB app from the translators it has the words that are missing in this app. When you open up a print edition the words are in the printed edition. Can’t figure out how this can happen. Needs updating. ### 3/5 — Privacy concerns *2021-05-12, version 7.15.4* How about you not try to read the clipboard every time the app is opened? Maybe provide some details regarding data privacy. ### 3/5 — Great Translation... Limited App, Expensive *2019-05-06, version 7.15.4* The CSB is a great, readable, faithful translation. The app does a good job of making that text available to you. But... the audio features are very limited (you can start after verse 1, but it’s up to you to figure out how, and there is no speed control) and they want to charge you full price for the study Bible notes. This seems fair, but I already have one digital copy of the study notes and two print copies. Shouldn’t there be some consideration for repeat buyers? ### 3/5 — Is shouldn't have to pay twice *2018-10-07, version 7.12.11* I purchased the app for my iPad. I recently got a new iPhone and downloaded the app to the phone. Today, when I opened the app, it tells me my free trial period is over! Do I have to pay twice if I want the app on two devices? No way even though I like the app. ### 4/5 — Unable to download Audio *2021-12-19, version 7.15.4* I would give the app 5 stars but I’m unable download the audio (books of the Bible) for offline listening. I’ve scoured CSB’s website to make sure I’m not missing something …. The download starts and then cancels the request. HELP! ### 4/5 — Great study *2021-08-07, version 7.15.4* I like the Bible reading very much and also being able to look up words and other application scripture. I did not know I was going to have to purchase it after a certain amount of time. That is why I gave it a 4 star. Other than that I would give it a 5. ### 4/5 — CSB translation *2019-01-13, version 7.15.2* I like the clarity and continuity of this translation. However, comparing it to the KJV there is a noticeable effort to be politically correct as in diversity. The CSB translation reduces the masculine references to neutrality. This reflects the changes in our national views and is false testimony to God’s Word on the place of men on leadership positions. I am sorry that this change is occurring. Roger ### 4/5 — Almost perfect. *2018-09-17, version 7.12.11* This app is almost perfect. Please note that I use VoiceOver to access this app. This app works marginally well even though the graphics aren’t labeled textually since VoiceOver recognizes the buttons. I like using this app to listen to audio bibles, but not for reading. For some reason, Bible text only displays one word per llline with VoiceOver no matter what font size is used. Legacy mode does not work at all: my guess is that this is a problem with VoiceOver and not the app. Study notes display great, and I like that you can switch between views. Overall, very well done. I like the Csb audio bible being free. :) ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — So helpful *2024-03-24* I struggle to understand the bible but this app has been a life saver. I am able to read and connect to Gods word so much more. I am able to understand his word and the meaning behind it! The stories in the bible are truly amazing. Jesus performed so many miracles that I couldn’t understand reading the KJV. I love this so much thank you! ### 5/5 — Me, Stephanie Renèe, discovering the audio Bible *2023-11-20* I am a disciple for my Savior Jesus Christ I work for God. Amen. I am filled with Holy Spirit. Amen. I started the audio Bible on May 28 today I finished listening to the total Bible seven times. That’s my dedication to the Lord I figure I can get it one more time before it has been five months. That means I will listen to eight different versions of the Bible and a match but I work for God what else would I do? Amen. I loved your version. I really liked his voice. thank you so much may God bless you, and may his grace bring you peace in your life. Amen Stephanie Renee. ### 5/5 — Child of god *2023-09-28* I love this app Christian standard Bible a very good translation among a lot of good ones. Very informative understandable the platform of the way this application is set up is very smooth. I love the verse of the day to pray, and to meditate on. I would highly recommend this app, and I give it a thumbs up. ### 5/5 — Great but doesn’t seem supported *2023-04-01* My wife and I downloaded this app as we searched for a bible app years ago. We love it! I noticed a while back that updates and previously available add-ons seemed to have disappeared which is a shame. I wish they’d reinvest in the best bible app available. ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-03-18* I really have nothing to say, but download this. And see for yourself. I personally have the CSB study Bible but while im at work I take my iPad with me to read and study more on my breaks in between. And having a study Bible is good.. But to have a free app, that offers the study notes as well for free. Is top notch. Thank you to all who had a part to creating this app. And everything along with that this is amazing ### 5/5 — Lovin it! *2023-01-11, version 7.15.4* I have had numerous Bible apps, and this is by far.. my favorite! I love the daily verses, I love that you can look up word definitions and I like the highlighting tools… small details like when searching up a verse, it highlights for you on page right away to draw your eyes to what you’re searching for..very well thought out app!!! ### 5/5 — Full of good knowledge *2022-11-26, version 7.15.4* I enjoy all the knowledge in the app. I also enjoy the cross reference in it. When a place is mentioned in the Bible, there is sometimes a photo to the place in the Bible verse and an explanation of the place with the photo. It’s very nice. This translation also is very helpful while studying the KJV because it breaks down a deeper understanding of that translation. ### 5/5 — CSB bible *2022-11-20, version 7.15.4* I think this is amazing, simple, but very too worthy. I love the fact that it defines words, my favorite Bible app by far. ### 5/5 — I'm a beginner to studying the Bible *2022-08-20, version 7.15.4* This app and study Bible is so helpful to a beginner like me! No matter your level of understanding--I highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2022-08-09, version 7.15.4* This is definitely one of the best ways to read and share the gospel, easy to read and very clear. 10/10 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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