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Best Catena Bible Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best catena bible apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Catena Bible Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Catena: Bible & CommentariesCatena: Bible & CommentariesFree4.9★ (4.9K)NoNoAug 2026
2Orthodox BibleOrthodox BibleFree4.8★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026
3KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVAKJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVAFree4.9★ (8.9K)YesNoAug 2026
4Accordance Bible SoftwareAccordance Bible SoftwareFree4.8★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
5Bible (Message, NIV, NKJV +)Bible (Message, NIV, NKJV +)Free4.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
6Holy Bible for Daily ReadingHoly Bible for Daily ReadingFree4.8★ (23K)YesNoAug 2026
7La Bible CatholiqueLa Bible CatholiqueFree—YesYesMay 2026
8Great Catholic BibleGreat Catholic BibleFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Catena Bible

Catena: Bible & Commentaries#1

Catena: Bible & Commentaries by David Salib

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(4.9K ratings)
Free
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Access scripture with verse-by-verse commentary from early Christian theologians. Gain insights into the roots of authentic faith and apply God's word to your spiritual life. This resource offers authoritative guidance for interpreting scripture and understanding the early church.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Thank you for your hard work
  • 👍 Helpful commentaries and insights
  • 🔍 Great for Bible study and learning
  • 🕰️ Useful daily quotes from Church Fathers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Missing some commentaries or translations
  • 🔌 Offline functionality could be improved
Orthodox Bible#2

Orthodox Bible by ByteBlocks, LLC

Daily Devotionals, Septuagint
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access the full text of the Old and New Testament, along with daily readings and an Orthodox Calendar of feasts and fasts. This app supports spiritual journeys with daily prayers and audio Psalms.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Helpful for spiritual growth
  • 📚 Provides access to Orthodox Bible
  • 🎨 Beautiful and user-friendly interface
  • 🕰️ Useful daily readings and prayers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paid content and subscriptions
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and chapter/verse selection
KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA#3

KJV Bible with Apocrypha. KJVA by Oleg Shukalovich

King James Audio Holy Version
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(8.9K ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore the King James Version of the Bible, including the Apocrypha. This app provides access to a historically significant English translation, offering a comprehensive view of biblical texts. Discover ancient books often found between the Old and New Testaments.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great tool with hidden books
  • 👍 Excellent app overall
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Thorough and easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Audio needs help
  • 🐛 Some features don't work
  • 🐛 Highlighting and notes disappearing

More Catena Bible apps to explore

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Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software
Accordance Bible Software
by OakTree Software, Inc.
Free

This app offers a powerful and fast way to study the Bible. It allows users to read, search, and explore scripture with features like side-by-side translation comparison, in-depth word lookups, and note-taking. Expand your library with a vast collection of Bibles and study tools available for purchase.

Read Bible with commentariesCompare Bible translations side-by-sideSearch Bible for words or verses
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Bible (Message, NIV, NKJV +)
Bible (Message, NIV, NKJV +)
Bible (Message, NIV, NKJV +)
Bibles, The Message, NIV, NKJV
Free

Access over 10 Bible translations, including The Message, NIV, and NKJV, all offline. Read the Old and New Testaments without an internet connection and easily switch between versions within the app.

10+ Bible translationsOffline accessOld and New Testaments
📚 Books
(1)
free
6
Holy Bible for Daily Reading
Holy Bible for Daily Reading
Holy Bible for Daily Reading
Old & New Testament Scripture
Free

Access the Bible in multiple languages and translations, with offline functionality. Enjoy features like smart search, customizable text, audio playback, daily verses, and structured reading plans for various durations.

Multiple Bible versions and translationsOffline accessSmart search and bookmarks
📚 Books
(23K)
ad-supported
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La Bible Catholique
La Bible Catholique
La Bible Catholique
French bible, works offline.
Free
📚 Books
(0)
8
Great Catholic Bible
Great Catholic Bible
Great Catholic Bible
Great Catholic Bible
Free
📚 Books
(0)
9
Catholic Bible OFFLINE (CPDV)
Catholic Bible OFFLINE (CPDV)
Catholic Bible OFFLINE (CPDV)
Easy-to-use Catholic Bible
Free

This app provides offline access to the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Bible. It offers audio playback, customizable reading settings, and study tools like bookmarks and a notepad. Strengthen your faith journey with this comprehensive and user-friendly resource.

Offline access to Catholic BibleAudio Bible (Text-to-Speech)Customizable reading experience
📚 Books
(66)
ad-supported
10
Bible ··
Bible ··
Bible ··
The Holy Bible App with Audio
Free

Access the world's most popular book with multiple translations and an easy-to-use interface. Enjoy daily verses, listen to audio versions, and share your favorite passages. Customize your reading experience with day/night modes and highlighting.

Multiple Bible translationsDaily Bible versesAudio Bible playback
🔍 Reference
(285)
ad-supported
11
Philippine Bible Society
Philippine Bible Society
Philippine Bible Society
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Free

Access and engage with the Holy Bible in multiple Philippine languages. Read, listen to, and share scripture on your mobile device, making God's Word accessible anywhere.

Read Bible in multiple languagesListen to scriptureShare God's Word
📚 Education
(3)
free
12
New American Bible (NAB Bible)
New American Bible (NAB Bible)
New American Bible (NAB Bible)
Holy NABRE Bible Study Version
Free

Access the complete Old and New Testaments with this user-friendly Bible study application. Features include audio playback, bookmarking, highlighting, note-taking, and easy verse searching. Read offline and share daily verses.

Old and New TestamentAudio playbackBookmarking
🔍 Reference
(37)
free with in-app purchases
13
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa
by alpha international
Free

This app offers a daily Bible reading plan designed to help users understand scripture. It provides daily passages from across the Bible, accompanied by commentary and prayers from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Users can choose from different reading lengths and access content offline.

Daily Bible reading planCommentary and prayersMultiple reading versions
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free
14
HOLY BIBLE - Any Version
HOLY BIBLE - Any Version
HOLY BIBLE - Any Version
Read, study, chat in one year
Free

Access multiple Bible translations, navigate scripture with ease, and personalize your reading experience. This app allows you to highlight, bookmark, and take notes, with offline reading capabilities. Build a daily Bible habit with reading plans and reminders.

Multiple Bible translationsOffline readingHighlighting and note-taking
📚 Books
(110)
ad-supported
15
PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app
PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app
PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app
Word study, Greek, Hebrew
Free

Explore biblical texts with multiple translations side-by-side. Deepen your understanding with integrated Greek and Hebrew word studies, grammatical analysis, and translation tips. Search for verses using keywords across all versions.

Parallel Bible versions (up to 8 columns)Greek and Hebrew word studiesLexical entries and word families
📚 Books
(14K)
free
16
Bible Studies in Depth Daily
Bible Studies in Depth Daily
Bible Studies in Depth Daily
Complete in depth Bible Study
Free

This app offers in-depth Bible studies to deepen your understanding of scripture and its relevance to daily life. It aims to help Christians grow in faith and knowledge by exploring the meaning of biblical texts within their historical context.

In-depth Bible studiesFocus on scripture understandingRelates Bible to everyday life
🔍 Reference
(8)
ad-supported
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Bible: Read, Listen Holy Bible
Bible: Read, Listen Holy Bible
Bible: Read, Listen Holy Bible
Holy Bible Podcasts, Books
Free

This app helps you engage with the Bible through reading and listening. It offers various Bible versions, offline access, reading progress tracking, and customizable reading settings. You can also discover and listen to Bible podcasts with adjustable playback and sharing options.

Multiple Bible versions (NIV, KJV, ESV, etc.)Offline Bible readingReading progress tracking
📚 Education
(5.7K)
ad-supported
18
Bible Française Société
Bible Française Société
Bible Française Société
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Free

Access the Bible in both English and French through reading, listening, and viewing content. Requires internet for certain features.

Read the BibleListen to the BibleView Bible content
📚 Education
(1)
free
19
Literal Word: Bible & Lexicon
Literal Word: Bible & Lexicon
Literal Word: Bible & Lexicon
Simply the Word of God
Free

Access multiple Bible translations and original language lexicons for in-depth study. Features include offline access, customizable formatting, and powerful word search capabilities. Focus on scripture without distractions.

Multiple Bible translations (NASB, LSB, ESV, KJV)Greek and Hebrew lexiconsOffline access
🔍 Reference
(1.2K)
free
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Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia
Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia
Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia
by Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia
Free

Access and share God's Word in multiple Indonesian languages. Read, listen, and explore scripture on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Multiple Indonesian Bible translationsRead scriptureListen to audio Bible
📚 Books
(4)
free

FAQ about Catena Bible

What are the best catena bible apps for iPhone?
Catena: Bible & Commentaries tops our catena bible apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 4.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top catena bible apps we rank are free to download, including Catena: Bible & Commentaries and Orthodox Bible.
Catena: Bible & Commentaries has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ catena bible apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Catena is a free reference app that provides the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary from early Christian theologians, offering insights into scripture from the original church perspective.
Catena features commentaries from early Christian theologians whose faith is the basis for all Christians, offering perspectives from the original Church. These commentaries speak to a deeper experience in the roots of authentic faith.

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