# VerseWise Bible DR — Douay-Rheims (Challoner)

> Digital Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible with reading and navigation features. (iPhone/iPad app by VDUB Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versewise-bible-dr/id297378018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VDUB Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284947384)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versewise-bible-dr/id297378018/reviews.md

## What is VerseWise Bible DR?

VerseWise Bible® (Douay-Rheims, Challoner Revision) is the Catholic Bible (with deuterocanon and notes) at your fingertips. It is optimized for easy, convenient reading.

Douay-Rheims is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate. It was the Bible of the majority of English-speaking Catholics well into the 20th century and is still popular among those favoring a more traditional translation. 

VerseWise Bible DR includes the 73 books of the Roman Catholic canon. It uses the original introductions to each book and footnotes. 

FEATURES:
- Share selected verses via Messages, Mail, Facebook, Twitter & more
- Highlight verses
- Easily copy verses (with reference) to clipboard
- Create bookmarks and organize using tags
- Quick navigation to any scripture
- Search for one or more words, assisted by word completion and search history
- Returns exactly to last location and page position when app is revisited
- Automatically bookmarks your last location in each book and has a view history (up to 100 of your last readings) for easy back-and-forth navigation between books
- Convenient and smooth side-scroll for previous/next chapter navigation
- Low light mode
- Reading Plans

NOTE: The names of the books and the chapter numbering in Psalms follow the Vulgate and thus sometimes differ from more modern translations.

Go to our product web site @ http://vdub.software for more details.

## Key features

- Share verses
- Highlight verses
- Copy verses
- Create bookmarks
- Quick scripture navigation
- Word search
- Reading plans

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versewise-bible-dr/id297378018/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2025-03-06*

10 Stars!  The Duay-Rheims translation is one of THE best and accurately translated Bible available!  
Thanks So Much!

### 5/5 — This is the app to read from

*2022-05-08*

The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of our Blessed God and Father, bless you for making this app. There has not been a single distracting ad on the app yet, and for this, your reward is with the Lord. God for ever and ever Amen.

### 1/5 — 1 Corinthians 5:9 removed from app

*2021-02-08*

Why is VerseWise removing verse from Bible?

**Developer response:** Unfortunately it was missing from my source text! I just released a 7.0 update; I will try to get the fix into 7.0.1.

### 2/5 — Good app but error filled

*2020-12-01*

This is a good app but I have discovered too many errors in a short time. Entire Bible should be checked against print and edited

**Developer response:** Hello! Feel free to email in typo reports. We are slowly-but-surely improving!

### 5/5 — Enjoying it!

*2020-06-06*

I'm using the DR. I like how the Bible in one year reading plan gives you a little of the Old Testament and New Testament in parallel tracks everyday. Makes it very enjoyable. And it never loses where I left off.

App runs smoothly. I have an old 32-bit iPhone, but the app is fast and responsive.

The ease of tapping verses to share to my apps, like notes or messengers, is very convenient.

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC APP!

*2020-05-30*

If you haven’t experienced this version of the Bible yet, you must do so! It’s one of the most accurate translations of the Bible available, and it is put into each incredibly accurate format in this app. 
I have numerous of their products and all of them are first rate.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2017-06-06*

I really like this app!  It's much better than PocketBible.

### 5/5 — Many useful features!

*2012-02-12*

I have several other bible apps and I always end up studying this version due to its features. I am able to choose a black background with white font which is easier on my eyes, different font sizes, highlighting and/ or bookmarking passages (in addition to viewing them in one list), emailing passages, and most importantly, excellent footnotes that enable me to understand the word of God! I am now able to read the bible regularly and remain interested. Easy to use on the iPhone as well as the iPad.

### 5/5 — God

*2011-04-06*

Great resource; how about one for the Mac?

### 5/5 — Best Traditional Catholic Bible

*2011-03-12*

VerseWise are the best bible apps out there. You can see the great care taken by this developer to get things right. Easy to navigate, easy to use. Best of all, this developer is very responsive and routinely provides updates.

## Frequently asked questions about VerseWise Bible DR

### What is the VerseWise Bible DR app?

VerseWise Bible DR provides the Catholic Douay-Rheims (Challoner Revision) Bible on your mobile device. It includes the 73 books of the Roman Catholic canon, original book introductions, and footnotes, optimized for easy reading and navigation.

### What are the key features of VerseWise Bible DR?

Key features include the ability to share verses, highlight passages, copy verses with references, create and organize bookmarks, perform word searches with completion assistance, and utilize quick navigation to any scripture. It also offers automatic bookmarking of your last reading location and a history of your last 100 readings.

### Is VerseWise Bible DR free to use?

Yes, the VerseWise Bible DR app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What makes the Douay-Rheims translation unique?

The Douay-Rheims is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate. It served as the primary Bible for English-speaking Catholics for a significant period and remains popular among those who prefer a more traditional translation. This app includes the full 73-book Catholic canon.

### How does the app help with reading and navigation?

The app is optimized for convenient reading with features like smooth side-scrolling for chapter navigation, a low light mode, and the ability to quickly return to your last reading location. It also provides a view history for easy back-and-forth navigation between books.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0.6 — 2025-03-05

- Added button to show/hide left pane on iPad
- Added margins to right pane on iPad
- And a number of other fixes and improvements

### 7.0.1 — 2024-09-10

- Improved (fixed?) how the app returns you to and displays the correct screen on start-up
- Fixed some text issues
- Added larger text size option
- Fixed so numbers of Chapters list don't get truncated at higher sizes

### 7.0 — 2024-05-14

- Improved how the app looks and works on later versions of iOS
- Reworked iPad functionality to better support side-by-side display

And fixed some text typos including:
  - Wisdom 18:21

### 6.6.3 — 2020-06-02

- Fixed footnote reference issues in Exodus, Job, Joel, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Titus, Hebrews, and Apocalypse

6.6.2:

- Fixed textual issue in later chapters of Job
- Fixed Search Results "index" (the abbreviated book names on right side of screen)
- Added search bar to Tags screen
- Made it easier to add Tag to a Bookmark
- Fixed search bars in low-light mode
- Made highlighted verse numbers a little more readable in low-light mode

### 6.6.2 — 2020-05-30

- Fixed textual issue in later chapters of Job
- Fixed Search Results "index" (the abbreviated book names on right side of screen)
- Added search bar to Tags screen
- Made it easier to add Tag to a Bookmark
- Fixed search bars in low-light mode
- Made highlighted verse numbers a little more readable in low-light mode
- Fixed typos in Acts, Matthew, Romans, Zechariah, Numbers; fixed "has" to "hast" in Esther, Job, Psalms and Sirach

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