# Vantage Bible — Read deeper. Understand more. > Comprehensive Bible reader with side-by-side translations and study resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Theron Parlin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantage-bible/id6811090388 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Theron Parlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/476351390) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 129 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-29 - Data updated: 2026-10-07 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantage-bible/id6811090388/reviews.md ## What is Vantage Bible? Vantage Bible is the whole Bible, read side by side: the King James text of 1611, verbatim, or the Berean Standard Bible, a modern translation in the public domain, with a plain-English rendering of every verse a tap away. Tap any verse and the passage it belongs to opens: its name, what it means in plain English, and a Go deeper ladder of background, verse-by-verse study notes, cross-references that link straight to the verse they cite, and questions to sit with. All 66 books. Every one of the 6,285 passages. READ • The King James Version, verbatim, or the Berean Standard Bible. Both are bundled, so the whole Bible works with no connection at all • A plain-English rendering beside the text, written for this reader, or hidden until you want it • The words of Jesus in red • Four verse styles, eleven colour themes, ten reading fonts, one chapter at a time or the whole book • Pick up where you stopped LISTEN • Every chapter narrated, in either translation, with the verse being read lit as you follow • Plays on through the next chapter and the next: on the road, with the screen off, from the lock screen STUDY • Passage meanings and Go deeper for all 6,285 passages • 4,854 study notes across the New Testament, drawn from public-domain commentaries • The Greek behind the words: Strong's numbers for every tagged word in the New Testament • A map of every cross-reference in the Bible, 344,756 links drawn as one picture, and the verses behind each one • Verses for real life: 32 topics for grief, money, fear, marriage and work, and what each passage actually says KEEP • Highlight, annotate, bookmark, and gather verses into folders • Copy or share any verse as a clean quotation with its reference • Reading plans: the Gospels, Paul's letters, the New Testament in 90 days • Optional sync: sign in with your email and everything follows you between devices. No password, and no account until you ask for one WIDGETS • Echo: two verses the Scriptures link, a new pair each day, and a thread to follow • Today's reading, Continue reading, Firmament (what is over your head tonight, and the verse that names it) and Wayfare (how far they walked) A Kids edition with its own art, read-aloud and "Did you know?" notes is one tap away. The King James text and the Berean Standard Bible are in the public domain. The plain-English rendering and the study material are original to Vantage Bible and are marked as commentary, never passed off as scripture. SUBSCRIPTION The app is free to try for 7 days. After that, Vantage Bible Monthly ($4.99 a month) or Vantage Bible Yearly ($39.99 a year) unlocks the whole app; the web reader at vantagebible.com stays free. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before that period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings, or from Settings > Subscription inside the app. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vantagebible.com/privacy ## Key features - Side-by-side Bible translations (KJV, BSB) - Plain-English passage explanations - Verse-by-verse study notes and cross-references - Audio narration of chapters - Highlighting, annotation, and bookmarking - Reading plans - Widgets for daily verses and reading progress ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Vantage Bible Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | Vantage Bible Yearly | $39.99 | per year | ## Frequently asked questions about Vantage Bible ### What translations does Vantage Bible offer? Vantage Bible includes the King James Version (KJV) verbatim and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). Both translations are available offline. ### Can I listen to the Bible with Vantage Bible? Yes, every chapter is narrated in either translation, with the verse being highlighted as it's read. Playback continues through chapters, even with the screen off. ### What study tools are available in Vantage Bible? Vantage Bible offers plain-English passage meanings, study notes, Greek word analysis with Strong's numbers, cross-reference maps, and topical verses for real-life situations. ### How does Vantage Bible handle subscriptions and pricing? The app is free to try for 7 days. After the trial, subscriptions are available monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($39.99) to unlock the full app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. ### Can I manage or cancel my Vantage Bible subscription? Yes, subscriptions can be managed or cancelled within your Apple ID settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the current period ends to avoid automatic renewal charges. ### Does Vantage Bible have ads? Vantage Bible does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try and offers subscription plans for full access. ### What devices support Vantage Bible? Vantage Bible is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. ### How often is Vantage Bible updated? The latest version is 1.0.2, last updated on October 6, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-06 Fixed: selecting text and adding a note straight away now saves the note. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-04 Highlights you made earlier now show again when you open them from Saved, including ones made on a translation or column that is not on screen. The Kids edition now names the Old Testament on its Old Testament books. ### 1.0 — 2026-09-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Vantage Bible | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MannaForMe: Bible Study](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mannaforme-bible-study/id6808867657) | — | Free | Reference | | [Selah - Parallel Bible & Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selah-parallel-bible-and-audio/id6760043208) | — | Free | Reference | | [Bible Definition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-definition/id6781114673) | — | Free | Reference | | [Deep Study Bible Commentary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-study-bible-commentary/id6777646799) | — | Free | Reference | | [Thy Word](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thy-word/id6755894999) | — | Free | Reference | | [Geneva Study Bible Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geneva-study-bible-pro/id6478524481) | — | Free | Reference | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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