# The Lutheran Study Bible — Holy Bible with In-Depth Notes

> Lutheran study Bible with ESV text and in-depth theological notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Concordia Publishing House.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lutheran-study-bible/id6470671710 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Concordia Publishing House](https://appshunter.io/developer/375144434)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 306 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lutheran-study-bible/id6470671710/reviews.md

## What is The Lutheran Study Bible?

Your favorite study Bible now goes everywhere you go with The Lutheran Study Bible App by Concordia Publishing House. Distinctively Lutheran notes from theologians and pastors beautifully expound upon the full ESV Bible text, now in a simple, intuitive format on your device.

Premium Features of The Lutheran Study Bible App:
  • Complete Bible text with uniquely Lutheran study notes
  • Over 200 articles, maps, and book introductions
  • Powerful search organized by verse, keyword, or topic
  • Thousands of inline cross-references and linked articles
  • Simple text controls for easy reading on any device
  • Custom notes, highlights, and saved verses by user

Get started today for a seamless, spiritually fruitful experience in God’s Word.

Premium subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID/iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of a free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled before the end of the free trial or current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

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## Key features

- Complete ESV Bible text
- Distinctively Lutheran study notes
- Over 200 articles, maps, and introductions
- Powerful search by verse, keyword, or topic
- Inline cross-references and linked articles
- Custom notes, highlights, and saved verses

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TLSB Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| TLSB Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## What do users think of The Lutheran Study Bible?

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautifully designed app
- 📚 Comprehensive study resources
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and access content
- 🌟 Highly functional and feature-rich
- 💻 Accessible on multiple devices
- 🙏 Valuable for spiritual growth and study

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription model is a concern for some
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔊 Lack of read-along narration feature
- 📖 Desire for one-time purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lutheran-study-bible/id6470671710/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I Want to Like it … MORE

*2026-07-31, version 1.1.5*

I want to like this app more than I do. There are just some quirks I have been experience and some improvements I think need to be made. I find note taking to be the most challenging. If I highlight something I cannot take a note … it doesn’t give me that option. Clicking certain areas of scripture cause the app to close. I cannot highlight text with my mouse or touch pad … I have to double click a word and then use arrow keys to highlight. When I copy a paste I get that annoying church of text that tells the world this was copied from the Lutheran Study Bible, which I then have to delete. These things make using this app very inefficient. I am actually considering finding  another app without a subscription … not sure if it’s worth it.

### 5/5 — TLSB App

*2026-06-07, version 1.1.5*

This is truly one of the best apps I’ve ever used.  The links and ability to traverse through them and back again with memorization, notes, and articles are phenomenal!

### 1/5 — No offline capability?

*2026-05-04, version 1.1.5*

How is it that this will not work offline?

### 2/5 — Too long to open

*2025-12-15, version 1.1.5*

The paid app regularly takes between 10-20 minutes to open. While I enjoy the footnotes and commentaries, I find myself oftentimes opening up another ESV Bible app for the sake of convenience.

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2025-11-27, version 1.1.5*

The search feature is very, very helpful. And the text is presented in an accessible, understandable way. Thank you Concordia

### 3/5 — Currently a 3 star with the potential to be so much more!!!

*2025-09-18, version 1.1.4*

Currently I’d give this app 3 stars, and for using it on my Mac 2. But this app has the potential to be a five star app. It is crazy the amount of potential this app has if they put a lot of work into it, it could affect the entire denomination. While I do not believe much will happen with it since the LCMS is certainly not tech centered, I can always dream about what this app could be.

### 5/5 — Wonderful App

*2025-08-24, version 1.1.4*

I LOVE this app but I cannot figure out how to delete my highlights. Please help.

### 4/5 — Almost 5 stars

*2025-06-09, version 1.1.4*

I have 2 suggestions. Allow my iPad when not connected to the internet to access the paid features and offer Concordia Commentary Series as an addition cost. Otherwise great app.

### 4/5 — Easy to use study bible app

*2025-02-25, version 1.1*

Incredible study bible notes, charts and much more. I have heard many users from other church traditions use this excellent work.

### 5/5 — So glad to have this

*2025-02-25, version 1.1*

I’ve had the kindle version for a few years but it’s so hard to navigate I don’t use it much. This is SO much easier.

Update 2/25/25: Changed my rating to 5 stars. The fix to the reading plans is very much appreciated! What was previously unusable I will now be taking full advantage of.

## Frequently asked questions about The Lutheran Study Bible

### What is The Lutheran Study Bible App?

The Lutheran Study Bible App provides the full ESV Bible text accompanied by distinctively Lutheran study notes from theologians and pastors. It offers an intuitive format for exploring God's Word with in-depth commentary, articles, and maps.

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

Key features include the complete ESV Bible text with unique Lutheran notes, over 200 articles, maps, and book introductions. It also boasts a powerful search function, thousands of cross-references, simple text controls, and the ability to create custom notes, highlights, and save verses.

### How does the app handle subscriptions and cost?

Premium features are available through subscriptions charged to your Apple ID/iTunes account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the current period ends. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

### What is the primary use case for this app?

The primary use case is for individuals who want to engage in in-depth Bible study with a specific Lutheran theological interpretation. It's ideal for personal devotion, theological research, and understanding scripture from a Lutheran viewpoint.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The app is designed for use on your device, with simple text controls for easy reading on any screen size. Specific compatibility details, such as supported operating systems, would typically be found on the app's store page.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2025-10-09

iOS 26 and Dark Mode bug fixes

### 1.1.4 — 2025-06-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-05-05

Small bug fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-03-07

Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.1 — 2025-02-25

What’s New in The Lutheran Study Bible App

New Audio Feature
- Listen to the full ESV Bible with clear, human narration—no robotic voices!
- Enjoy inline audio controls, text highlighting, and adjustable playback speed.

Reading Plan Updates
- Progress Tracking: Now, you can formally start and stop reading plans, as well as track your daily progress and catch up on missed days.
- New Reading Plans: Choose from a variety of reading plans, including a new plan for Lent 2025! Plans range from 30 days to 2 years.

Control Enhancements
- Switch between Light, Dark, or Automatic Mode for optimal reading comfort.
- Toggle Red Words of Christ on or off based on your preference

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