Free YouVersion Bible App alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

6 of the 7 YouVersion Bible App alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Bible Gateway, Ezra Bible App and Xiphos rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Bible Gateway	Free plan + paid	$6.99 a month (Plus, billed monthly)	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	68.8
2	Ezra Bible App	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	4 of 4	64.8
3	Xiphos	Open source	—	Yes	Linux, Windows	4 of 4	61.8
4	BibleTime	Open source	—	Yes	Linux, Windows, macOS	4 of 4	59.4
5	OlOlive Tree Bible App	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, macOS +1	5 of 5	42.3
6	BibleProject	Free	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3

1. Bible GatewayTop pick
Best for: Readers who want fast passage search and translation comparison, with optional commentaries
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Free web and app Bible with many translations, plus an optional paid library of commentaries.
Pros
Fast search and side-by-side comparison across many translations
Includes many modern English versions
Plus adds 70+ commentaries and study resources for a monthly fee
Audio Bibles and reading plans in the free tier
Cons
Free site and app show ads
The study library requires an ongoing subscription rather than a one-time purchase
Fewer languages than YouVersion
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Bible Gateway a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Translations
200+
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus (monthly)
$6.99 per month
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Plus (yearly)
$69.99 per year
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Free trial
7 days
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Plus library
70+ premium resources
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Starting price
$6.99 a month (Plus, billed monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus yearly plan
$69.99 a year ($5.83 a month)
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, free account
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Ezra Bible App
Best for: People who study the Bible by topic and want tags and notes synced across computer and phone
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Open-source desktop app focused on topical study and tagging verses, without accounts.
Pros
Verse tagging and notes built into the reading view
Runs on desktop, Android and iOS with Dropbox sync
Exports notes and verse lists to Word
Cons
Sync relies on Dropbox
Mostly a one-developer project
Fewer advanced original-language tools than paid suites
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Ezra Bible App a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
Sync
Dropbox
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
Export
Word documents
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
3. Xiphos
Best for: Linux and Windows users who want a free SWORD-based Bible study program with a GTK interface
Open sourceLinux, Windows
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Free, open-source desktop study app using SWORD modules, with commentaries and lexicons.
Pros
Free and open source, developed since 2000
Module manager gives access to the CrossWire library
Official Windows installer as well as Linux packages
Cons
No macOS or mobile version
Dated interface compared with newer Bible apps
Few recent copyrighted translations in the free library
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Xiphos a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Latest release
4.5.0 (31 Aug 2026)
Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Linux, UNIX, Windows
Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
4. BibleTime
Best for: Linux users who want a free desktop Bible study tool with many free translations and commentaries
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Open-source desktop Bible study tool with parallel views and downloadable study modules.
Pros
Free and open source, with over 200 free works via SWORD
Side-by-side texts and Strong's lookups
Packaged by most Linux distributions
Cons
No mobile app
Library limited to free and CrossWire-hosted works
Personal notes need a separate commentary module
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is BibleTime a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free works
Over 200 texts
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibletime.info(opens source in a new tab)
Built with
C++ and Qt
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Preinstalled Bibles
None
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibletime.info(opens source in a new tab)
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5. Olive Tree Bible App
Best for: Pastors, teachers and serious readers who want commentaries and word study offline on every device
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Adds commentaries, study Bibles and Greek and Hebrew tools that work offline.
Pros
Resource Guide shows related commentary for the passage you are reading
Full offline use once books are downloaded
Strong's, interlinear and parsed Greek and Hebrew texts
Purchased books stay in your account across devices
Cons
Most commentaries and study Bibles are paid add-ons
Store-centric layout can feel busy for casual readers
No web app; you need to install it
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Olive Tree Bible App a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Platforms
iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Checked Nov 8, 2026olivetree.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes
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Library size
35,000+ books
Checked Nov 8, 2026olivetree.com(opens source in a new tab)
Bible translations
100+
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In business since
1998
Checked Nov 8, 2026olivetree.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. BibleProject
Best for: New readers, students and small groups who learn better from video and podcasts than from commentaries
FreeWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from YouVersion Bible App
Free videos, podcasts and classes that explain each book and theme of the Bible.
Pros
Everything is free with no ads or paywall
High-quality animated overviews of every book of the Bible
App keeps videos, podcasts, classes and progress in one place
Cons
App is English-only for now
No commentaries, original-language tools or personal notes
Not optimised for tablets
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is BibleProject a good YouVersion Bible App alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibleproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
App platforms
iOS 15.5+, Android 8+
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibleproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
App language
English only
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibleproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
Organisation
Nonprofit, crowdfunded
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibleproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
First videos
2014
Checked Nov 8, 2026bibleproject.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. Bible GatewayTop pick

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2. Ezra Bible App

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3. Xiphos

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4. BibleTime

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5. Olive Tree Bible App

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6. BibleProject

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