Bible on the Go

Get instant access to Scripture and much more during private devotions or group study.

YouVersion

From Bible.com is installed on more than 755 million unique devices worldwide. The completely free app (no ads) provides over 3,000 Bible versions in 2,000 languages and enables you to highlight passages in myriad colors, take notes, and compare multiple translations in parallel mode. Many audio Bible versions are available for listening, and a text-to-speech engine can even read devotionals to you. You can share the verse of the day on social media, and add friends and build community as you study the Word together. The Salvation Army offers a selection of devotions through the app, which is all about user-friendliness.

Pray.com

With an outstanding roster of pastors, popular evangelists, and actors who narrate a wide variety of Bible stories, reading series, and bedtime stories featuring legendary Bible heroes, Pray.com offers a captivating experience. The app also offers sermons, podcasts, music, and 21-day prayer plans. For example, a meditative health series eases anxiety while encouraging self-reflection and mental healing. The platform showcases testimonies from skilled, heartfelt speakers. But many features are only available by in-app purchase or a $15 monthly subscription, and even then there are some distracting ads. Multiple languages are supported: English, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese.

Bible Gateway

provides over 57 English translations and eight Spanish, along with many other languages. The free version also includes audio Bibles, some that let you choose from different voices, and a selection of resources. But to access a deeper, ad-free library of study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, maps, sermons, and devotionals, you need a $5 monthly or $50 annual subscription. The navigation experience also suffers somewhat from an outdated interface compared with sleeker Bible apps.

Logos

is an amazing in-depth study tool. There is a free version that offers a solid foundation for users looking to enhance their biblical study experience. A premium subscription, which may be more suitable for small group leaders or pastors than everyday Bible students, starts at $10 a month or $100 a year. Logos supports a wide range of Bible translations, catering to diverse preferences and theological perspectives. Users can access their notes, highlights, preferred Bible translations, an atlas, and more from anywhere at any time. The extensive array of features may overwhelm new users.

The Olive Tree Bible App

has an attractive, intuitive interface and abundant tools and resources available. Popular Bible versions are free; more may be purchased individually. You can easily view two translations side by side to aid in deeper understanding and enhance comparative study of different interpretations. For $6 a month or $60 per year, you can access a curated study pack for your favorite translation. There’s also a starter pack for $3 a month or $30 annually. Or try a free trial, then purchase just the resources you like the best.