Pencil Bible vs ScriptureWriter

Since 2022. The Bible you can write in. -- Pencil Bible turns Scripture into a canvas. Highlight verses, sketch in the margins, journal your reflections, and let every reading become part of your story — all with the natural feel of Apple Pencil. Unlike iPad-only journaling apps, Pencil Bible works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad — annotate on your tablet at home, then pick up right where you left off on your phone. Your Bible study goes everywhere you do. Whether you're deep in study, journaling a quiet morning, or capturing a sermon note in the pew, Pencil Bible is built for how you actually meet with God. 25 translations free, forever: No paywall on God's Word. Read NLT, NASB, AMP, KJV, ASV, BSB, WEB, TPT (New Testament and selected Old Testament books), OJB, WMB, DRA, MSB, YLT, Webster's, WEBC, CPDV, LBLA, NBLA, Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), RV1909, NBV, Louis Segond (French), the Greek New Testament (SBLGNT and Textus Receptus), and the Hebrew Old Testament (WLC), all completely free. Six premium translations are available as one-time add-ons: ESV, NIV, CSB, New King James Version (NKJV), NVI (Spanish) and NVI (Portuguese). Add-ons are not included in the subscription or Lifetime. Your Bible, your way: • Draw, highlight, and annotate directly on Scripture • Full Apple Pencil Pro and PencilKit support • Shapes, stickers, pictures and text box (NEW!) • Seamless on iPad and iPhone — annotate on both • Jesus' words in red • Built-in search to find any verse instantly • Dark Mode for late-night devotionals • Left-hand mode and customizable fonts, backgrounds, and layouts • Edit your Bible pages anytime — no need to start over Perfect for: • Daily devotionals and quiet time • Sunday sermon and study notes • Bible journaling, lettering, and creative worship • Students and pastors taking margin notes Free to read. Free to explore: Read the Bible free, forever. On iPhone, writing and drawing on the page are free too. On iPad, journaling is free for 14 days from when you first open the app, with no payment details needed; after that, keep writing with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Your support helps us serve more believers around the world. Pencil Bible isn't just an app. It's your daily sanctuary, your digital journal, your space to meet with the One who wrote the Word. The Word is alive. Now your Bible can be too. Download Pencil Bible today. Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad. Annotations are available on iPhone without a subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

ScriptureWriter - Hand-Copy the Bible (Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil) Meditate Deeply Through Handwriting Scripture ScriptureWriter transforms your iPad into a sacred space for handwriting the Bible, verse by verse. Research shows that writing by hand engages your mind differently than typing—you slow down, process each word, and create deeper connections with the text. Now you can experience this profound method of Bible study with digital convenience. Write Scripture by Hand • Use Apple Pencil or your finger to handwrite any verse • Lined paper guides keep your writing neat • Adjustable canvas expands as you write • Separate spaces for copying verses and personal notes • Auto-saves your progress continuously Multiple Bible Translations • Includes preloaded Bible translations • Import your preferred translation in JSON format • Switch between translations while preserving your handwriting • Reorder and manage your Bible library Personalize Your Experience • Choose from 20+ fonts for Bible text display • Adjust text size for comfortable reading • Customize background colors for verse and notes areas • Change ink color retroactively to highlight insights • Drag divider to adjust Bible text and writing space Capture Divine Revelations • Toggle between Verse and Notes canvases • Write Scripture in one space, reflections in another • Each chapter has dedicated areas for both • Perfect for sermon preparation and devotional journaling Export & Backup Everything • Export all handwriting to beautiful PDFs • Create complete backups including translations and settings • Restore from backup to preserve your work • Share your handwritten Scripture with others Accessibility Features • Pencil-only or any-input modes • Supports both Apple Pencil and touch input • Large, readable text options • Smooth scrolling for extensive handwriting Perfect For: • Daily devotional practices • Bible memory work • Sermon preparation • Small group studies • Personal meditation • Scripture journaling • Theological students • Anyone seeking deeper engagement with God's Word System Requirements: • Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil • Also works on iPhone Start your handwriting journey today and discover what God reveals as you write His Word.