# The Long Table: Bible Study — One question. Eight readers.

> Bible study app presenting diverse Christian traditions' answers to user questions. (iPhone/iPad app by Chadrick Belew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-table-bible-study/id6798157870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chadrick Belew](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798157872)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-long-table-bible-study/id6798157870/reviews.md

## What is The Long Table?

Ask any question of the Bible — the hard ones especially — and eight Christian traditions answer, side by side. No verdict. That part is yours.

Most Bible apps hand you one answer. The church has never worked that way. For two thousand years, historians, mystics, preachers, and scholars have been reading the same book differently — and that disagreement isn't a crisis. It's a library. The Long Table pulls up a chair for each of them:

• THE HISTORIAN — what did these words mean to the people who first heard them?
• THE PREACHER — the church reading most of us grew up in, given a fair hearing
• THE FIRST READER — how Jesus's own Jewish world wrestled with these texts
• THE WITNESS — the Black church's reading: what kept people alive, and what was used against them
• THE MYSTIC, THE OLD SOUL, THE ADVOCATE, THE TWIN — contemplative, Eastern Orthodox, liberation, and the ancient St. Thomas Christians of India

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Ask anything — type it or say it out loud
• Browse the questions people carry: heaven and hell, the rapture, purity culture, unanswered prayer, salvation
• See where the traditions actually split on a chart — and mark where you land
• Keep a private journal of how your reading is shifting
• Read the Bible in a clean, quiet reader
• Revisit any table you've opened, even offline

HONEST ABOUT HOW IT WORKS
Each reading is assembled by AI from how that tradition has actually preached and taught — its scholars, sermons, and classic texts — and it says so right in the app. It's an explanation, not a verdict, and never a substitute for a human pastor, scholar, or friend.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account. No ads. No tracking. Your questions, background, and journal stay on your device. We keep anonymous daily totals (how many questions were asked) — never who asked them.

FREE AND PLUS
Free: four readers at the table and ten questions a month, with a rotating guest chair. The Long Table Plus seats all eight readers with unlimited questions — $8.99/month or $49.99/year with a 7-day free trial.

Whether you're deconstructing, doubting, or just curious what the rest of the church has been saying all this time — there's a seat for you.

Terms of Use: https://www.thelongtable.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.thelongtable.app/privacy

## Key features

- Eight Christian traditions' answers
- Side-by-side comparison
- Private journaling
- Offline access
- AI-assembled readings
- Browse common questions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about The Long Table

### Does The Long Table have ads?

No, The Long Table is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind, ensuring no tracking or advertisements interfere with your study experience.

### What is the cost of The Long Table Plus?

The Long Table Plus offers unlimited questions and access to all eight readers. It costs $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial for the annual plan.

### How is the content in The Long Table generated?

Each reading is assembled by AI using how specific Christian traditions have historically preached and taught, drawing from scholars, sermons, and classic texts. The app clearly states the source of each explanation.

### Can I use The Long Table offline?

Yes, you can revisit any table you've opened previously even when offline. This feature allows for continued study without a constant internet connection.

### What age rating does The Long Table have?

The Long Table is rated for ages 9 and up. This indicates it is suitable for younger users to explore religious texts and diverse interpretations.

### How often is The Long Table updated?

The Long Table was last updated on August 12, 2026, with version 1.0. Further updates will likely be released to improve features and content.

### What devices support The Long Table?

Currently, The Long Table is supported on iPhone devices. Compatibility with other platforms may be considered in future updates.

### What happens to my data in The Long Table?

Your questions, background information, and journal entries are kept private and stored only on your device. The app only collects anonymous daily totals of questions asked, not user-specific data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-12

No release notes.

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