BibleShelf vs Bible First

BibleShelf helps you journey through the Bible one book at a time. Say goodbye to overwhelming reading plans and the guilt of falling behind. Simply focus on completing one entire book of the Bible before moving to the next. - Track your reading progress through each Bible book individually - See visual progress bars showing how far you've come in each book - Complete books at your own pace - absolutely no deadlines! - Set daily reminders to read the Bible Perfect for people who have struggled with daily reading plans, anyone wanting to read the Bible without pressure, and readers who prefer depth over speed. More features coming soon.

Bible First is a quiet, beautifully designed place to study God's Word — and keep it at the center of your day. Explore 283 guided studies across twenty-one pathways into Scripture, highlight the verses that speak to you, keep private notes, and pray through it all in a built-in prayer journal. 283 STUDIES ACROSS TWENTY-ONE PATHWAYS • Biblical Topics • Jesus' Parables • Jesus' Teachings • The Ten Commandments • Proof of the Bible • The Psalms • Key Figures • Prayers of the Bible • The Gospels • Letters of Paul • Great Testimonies • Miracles of Jesus • Women of the Bible • The Prophets • Old Testament Stories • Names of God • The Early Church • Wisdom Books • The "I Am" Sayings • Fruit of the Spirit • Letters to the Church SCRIPTURE FIRST Every study opens with the passage itself, so God's Word comes before commentary. Psalms, parables, and longer passages flow as cohesive, easy-to-read Scripture — followed by clear reflection and context. THREE TRANSLATIONS Read in the Berean Standard Bible, the World English Bible or the King James Version. Switch at any time, in Settings or from inside a study, and every passage in the app changes with you. HIGHLIGHT, NOTE & FAVORITE Highlight the verses that matter, jot personal notes as you read, and bookmark any study with a tap for quick return during devotions or group discussion. A PRAYER JOURNAL Keep your prayers in one private place. Add who and what you're praying for, organize with tags, mark prayers as answered, and watch a simple record of your faithfulness grow over time. SEARCH EVERYTHING — OFFLINE Search across all 283 studies, their Scripture, and your own notes in seconds. Everything works fully offline; no account and no internet connection required. A DAILY BLESSING Pull down on the home screen for a fresh blessing from Scripture — a small, quiet encouragement whenever you open the app. YOUR JOURNEY Reading stats and streaks gently encourage a steady, daily rhythm in the Word. SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Your favorites, notes, highlights, and prayers stay up to date across your devices through your own iCloud account. Your data is yours. DESIGNED FOR READING An elegant serif reading experience with light and dark themes and refined typography. Full Dynamic Type support and large, legible text options make every session comfortable — set your own size or follow your system setting. COMPLETELY FREE & PRIVATE No subscription. No account. No ads. No tracking. Just Scripture. Scripture is from the Berean Standard Bible, the World English Bible and the King James Version, all in the public domain.