Best bible study apps
Desktop and mobile apps for reading the Bible, comparing translations, and studying with commentaries, dictionaries and notes.
11 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All bible study apps
- Alternatives to YouVersion Bible App
Free Bible app from Life.Church with thousands of translations, audio Bibles, reading plans and verse sharing.
FreeiOS, Android, Web - Alternatives to Ezra Bible App
Open-source Bible study app for topical study with verse tags and notes, on desktop and mobile.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS - Alternatives to Xiphos
Open-source GTK Bible study software for Linux and Windows using SWORD modules.
Open sourceLinux, Windows - Alternatives to Bible Gateway
Searchable online Bible and mobile app with hundreds of translations and a paid Plus study library.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to BibleTime
A free, open-source desktop Bible study app built on the SWORD library and Qt.
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS - OlAlternatives to Olive Tree Bible App
Offline Bible study app with commentaries, study Bibles and Greek and Hebrew tools you can add to a library.
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to Logos Bible Study
Bible study platform with a large digital library of Bibles, commentaries and original-language tools.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android - Alternatives to BibleProject
Free animated videos, podcasts, classes and articles that explain the Bible's books and themes.
FreeWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to STEP Bible
Free, open-source Bible study tool with Greek and Hebrew word study, on the web and desktop.
FreeOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Dwell
Subscription audio Bible app with many translations and a choice of narrator voices.
PaidiOS, Android - Alternatives to Bible Hub
Free online Bible study site with parallel translations, interlinears, Strong's, commentaries and lexicons.
FreeWeb, iOS, Android
Our picks by need
Best for most people
YouVersion Bible AppBest for a free option
Ezra Bible AppBest for open source
XiphosBest for Mac
BibleTimeBest for Windows
Olive Tree Bible AppBest for Linux
STEP BibleBest for iPhone and Android
Bible GatewayPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best bible study apps?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading bible study apps right now are YouVersion Bible App, Ezra Bible App, Xiphos, Bible Gateway and BibleTime.
Are there free bible study apps?
Yes. YouVersion Bible App (free), Ezra Bible App (open source), Xiphos (open source), Bible Gateway (free plan + paid) and BibleTime (open source) have a free option, out of 10 free or freemium apps we track.
Which bible study apps are open source?
Ezra Bible App, Xiphos, BibleTime and STEP Bible.