# Truth & Life App > Dramatized audio New Testament with synchronized Catholic Bible text and study notes. (iPhone/iPad app by FutureSoft, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-and-life-app/id421230113 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FutureSoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344620084) - Category: Reference, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,375 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 136 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2011-03-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-and-life-app/id421230113/reviews.md ## What is Truth & Life App? Prepare to Experience the New Testament Like Never Before! In addition to the complete RSV Second Catholic Edition Text (RSV-2CE), the app includes the audio for the Gospel of Mark and FREE selection from the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for the Gospel of Mark. At any time you can purchase the full New Testament Audio and the full Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament and an ever-expanding list of Old Testament books), annotated by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible includes superb notes, essays, and commentary, as well as a doctrinal index. The Truth & Life Dramatized Audio Bible™ New Testament is a celebrity-voiced "radio drama" of the entire RSV-CE New Testament. More than 70 actors help bring the scriptures to life in this 22-hour audio production, complete with movie-quality sound effects and an original music score. This award-winning audio New Testament is endorsed with an Imprimatur from the Vatican and including a foreword by Pope Benedict XVI. Voiced by internationally-renowned actors including: Neal McDonough, Stacy Keach, Kristen Bell, Sean Astin, Michael York, Blair Underwood,Malcolm McDowell, Brian Cox, Julia Ormond, John Rhys-Davies and many more. 70 actors - 20 audio engineers - 10 studios over 3 continents - more than 100 media development experts - and 10,000 production hours were needed to create this world-class audio New Testament. In addition to this amazing audio, the iPhone/iPad app features: • Complete text of RSV-2CE synchronized with audio for the New Testament. • Direct, instant access to any Bible verse, so you can hear and see the text instantly. • A built-in playlist to listen to the whole New Testament in just for 40 days or in Chronological order. • Create your own playlist of verses. • Remembers where you left off. • Sleep timer • Airplay support • Support for headphone pause and play buttons • Room to fit entire an 22 hours of audio on your iPhone/iPad. “The Truth & Life Dramatized audio Bible is entirely faithful to the text of the Holy Scriptures. The manner in which the text is performed, beautifully assists the listener in understanding the meaning of the divinely inspired words within their context. The background music and sound effects helps the listener to imagine the setting of each particular text of the Holy Bible. I am happy to give my wholehearted endorsement to the audio New Testament.” --Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, Perfect of the Apostolic Signature of the Holy See “This is the way Scripture is supposed to sound. Revealing and passionate performances from world class actors, a lyrical translation, and sound effects that put you in the middle of the action. Whether you’ve read the Bible a hundred times or are making the first contact, this is an experience you will not forget and one you will want to repeat often.” --Laura Ingraham, Radio Talk Show Host, New York Times Bestselling Author “We learn by hearing as well as reading. Those who desire to become true disciples of Jesus will want to learn from His words in every way. For anyone interested in beginning or continuing their adventure of faith, I highly recommend this faithful and powerful presentation of the Word of God.” --The Most Reverend Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, PA ## Key features - Dramatized audio New Testament - RSV Second Catholic Edition text - Synchronized text and audio - Ignatius Catholic Study Bible notes - Customizable playlists - Verse-by-verse access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | New Testament | $19.99 | one-time | | Matthew | $1.99 | one-time | | Luke | $1.99 | one-time | | John | $1.99 | one-time | | Acts | $1.99 | one-time | | Revelation | $1.99 | one-time | | Study Bible | $19.99 | one-time | | Study Bible with New Testament Audio | $29.99 | one-time | | Truth and Life Scriptural Stations of The Cross | $1.99 | one-time | | Straubinger New Testament Audio | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Truth & Life App? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎬 Exceptional dramatization - 📚 Embedded Ignatius Study Bible - 🔍 Helpful background and context - 🎧 High-quality audio narration - 🔖 Useful bookmarking and tagging - 💻 Syncs across devices - 🕰️ Timer for listening while sleeping **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional typographical errors - 🔄 Issues with updates causing data loss - 🔍 Difficult to navigate search results - 🔒 Concerns about in-app purchases - 🌐 Lack of support for other languages **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes during updates - Inability to delete or reinstall the app - Syncing issues causing data loss - Incorrect daily mass readings **Most requested features** - Add audio for the Old Testament - Improve contrast and readability - Restore previous interface and features - Provide better support for low vision users - Add option to highlight Jesus' words in red ## Recent user reviews (10 of 80) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-and-life-app/id421230113/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Exceptional *2025-04-27, version 11.20.002* I’ve used this app for many years now and listen daily! It places me within the story as the theatrical captures my heart! ### 5/5 — Buy the Study Guide *2025-04-09, version 11.20.001* The study guide enables back ground on many words and helps with original interpretations of the Bible. Learned more then imaginable and thought possible. ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-02-14, version 11.20.002* Love it! It a amazing bible application ### 2/5 — Copy doesn’t work *2024-12-03, version 11.20.002* I’m doing a Scripture Study on the book of Esther and every time I try and copy any of the scripture to paste it in my notes, it pastes either as the wrong scripture or it says NUL. Please fix this glitch. It’s making my life very frustrating. ### 3/5 — I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT I HAVE TO BUY *2024-11-05* I don’t understand it. When I first got the app the dramatization was good. Then it disappeared. I could only read scripture which is okay. But I do like to listen to it as well. Then purchases popped up so that’s where I lost it. What do I have to buy to listen again? So back to TWO-PREACHERS to listen to the WORD! ### 2/5 — Truth and life app *2024-06-26, version 11.20.002* The app is good in its production sense but will not return my audio and non existent support services very suspicious also not guaranteed by apple ### 4/5 — Excellent Narration *2023-11-17* I’ve had this app for years and it’s been my companion for some time. I have fond memories of listening to Saint Paul dip his pen in ink, shut a door, stole the fire, and even cough. It really opens up the imagination. Plus, it’s a digital Ignatius Study Bible! My only reservation with 5 stars is the Daily Readings. They are wrong too often. At least, not in line with the USCCB. ### 5/5 — Excelente *2023-09-21, version 9.08.007* Excelente ### 5/5 — Excellent Catholic Bible and Resources App *2023-02-12* I’ve been using this app for close to 10 years, and it’s awesome. It’s strange that it never shows up when you search “bible” in the App Store, but it’s a great edition! I like annotating and bookmarking passages, and being able to create my own tags for passages so that I can revisit a theme later. For example, one of my tags is “trusting God,” and whenever I read something on the topic, I bookmark/ tag the passage. Then, later I can revisit those verses and meditate on them. **Developer response:** Thank you for using Truth & Life App. We are glad to hear that you are having a positive experience with us. May God continue to bless you through this app. In Christ Support Team. ### 5/5 — Yes, a must buy! *2023-01-21, version 9.08.007* Incredible app, i paid the 30 dollars and don't regret it. Makes studying the bible much easier and i can locate verses much faster! Thank you for the app **Developer response:** Thank you for using Truth & Life App. We are glad to hear that you are having a positive experience with us. May God continue to bless you through this app. In Christ Support Team. ## Frequently asked questions about Truth & Life App ### What is the Truth & Life App? The Truth & Life App provides an immersive experience of the New Testament. It features the complete RSV Second Catholic Edition text synchronized with a high-quality, dramatized audio production voiced by celebrities. The app also offers the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible with extensive notes, essays, and commentary. ### What are the key features of the Truth & Life App? Key features include the full RSV-2CE text synchronized with a 22-hour dramatized audio New Testament, direct access to any Bible verse, customizable playlists for listening, sleep timer, and Airplay support. Users can also purchase the full New Testament audio and the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. ### How much does the Truth & Life App cost? The app itself is free to download and includes the Gospel of Mark audio and a selection from the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for free. Users can then purchase the full New Testament audio and the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible through in-app purchases. ### What is the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible? The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is an in-depth resource annotated by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. It includes superb notes, essays, and commentary to help users understand the scriptures. The app offers the New Testament portion and an expanding list of Old Testament books. ### Who is the target audience for this app? This app is designed for Catholics who want to deepen their understanding and engagement with the New Testament. It appeals to those who appreciate a rich, multimedia approach to scripture study, combining accurate text with compelling audio and scholarly commentary. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.20.002 — 2024-01-05 Reading Plan Banners. ### 11.20.001 — 2023-12-05 Reading Plan Enhancements. Bible Tracker Feature. ### 11.20.00 — 2023-11-22 Reading Plan Enhancements. Bible Tracker. ### 9.08.007 — 2022-09-10 Fixed issue with account deletion. ### 9.08.005 — 2022-08-09 Fixed error on QuickPicker for Esther. ## Apps similar to Truth & Life App | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [#Bible - Verse of the Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-verse-of-the-day/id1255711035) | 4.9 (367,402) | Free | Reference | | [Catholic Liturgical Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-liturgical-calendar/id1158613693) | 4.6 (236) | Free | Reference | | [Catena: Bible & Commentaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catena-bible-and-commentaries/id1218663640) | 4.9 (4,682) | Free | Reference | | [Intercede - Catholic Novenas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587) | 4.9 (1,238) | Free | Reference | | [iBreviary TS Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibreviary-ts-plus/id422601705) | 4.1 (1,079) | Free | Reference | | [Contemplative Rosary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contemplative-rosary/id1477821831) | 4.5 (44) | $3.99 | Reference | ## More apps by FutureSoft, Inc. - [The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-twilight-zone-radio-dramas/id399053097) - [FutureSoft Scripture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuresoft-scripture/id1441606673) - [Lectura Pública de la Biblia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lectura-publica-de-la-biblia/id1538482231) - [戲劇聖經](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1553501418) - [戏剧圣经](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1553501547) All apps by FutureSoft, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/344620084 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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