Rank #6 of 37
AndBible review
Sources checked 2026-08-30. We did not test the app on a device.
At a glance
Best for free, open-source, offline bible study on android
AndBible is a free, open Android study app with SWORD books, Strong's data, verse links, study books, notes, Study Pads, plans, phone speech, and offline use. Version 5.1 adds an optional AI tool. The iPhone app is still a public beta, so this score covers Android.
Key facts
- Editorial rank
- #6 of 37
- Editorial score
- 77/100
- Developer
- AndBible community / Sykerö Software
- Price model
- Free, open source, and ad-free
- Evidence date
- 2026-08-30
Quick read
AndBible in plain English
AndBible is a free, open Bible study app for Android. It can use SWORD, MyBible, MySword, and EPUB book files. The team claims 1,500 files in more than 700 languages. Strong's links, study books, word books, and search aid study. Study Pads, notes, marks, saved verses, and plans sort work. Saved texts and tools work offline once they are set up. Android speech can read text with a voice on the phone.
Version 5.1 adds an AI tool that users may turn on. Users can pick from AI firms that are not AndBible. Data use and answer quality then rest in part on that firm. Google says AndBible takes and shares no user data. The iPhone app was still a public beta in August 2026. AndBible ranks sixth in the broad app list. Its deep free Android tools make up for narrow device reach.
Original synthesis
Who should choose AndBible?
AndBible is the open-source Android winner. It offers more study depth than many commercial mobile apps and remains usable offline. One stable operating system and provider-dependent AI prevent a higher overall rank.
What the sources show
- Free, open-source, ad-free software with a no-data-collected Google declaration.
- More than 1,500 documents in over 700 languages are claimed through supported module formats.
- Strong's, linked references, commentaries, notes, Study Pads, search, plans, and TTS work offline after download.
- Version 5.1 documents an optional multi-provider AI assistant.
Limits to know first
- Android is the only stable platform scored here.
- The iOS build was still a public beta on July 17, 2026.
- Module sources and licences create uneven availability and quality.
- AI privacy and accuracy depend partly on the external provider selected by the user.
Plain definitions
Three terms in this review
Open source means software whose source code can be inspected and contributed to under its published licence.
SWORD module means a Bible, commentary, dictionary, book, or language resource packaged for software using the SWORD ecosystem.
Provider-dependent AI means an assistant that sends questions to a separately chosen AI service whose privacy, price, and answer behavior are not controlled by the Bible app.
For example, an Android reader can download a Bible and commentary, link panes, tap Strong's entries, write a Study Pad, and use TTS without a connection. If the optional AI assistant is enabled, prompts go to the configured external provider and no longer stay local.
Original scoring data
Why AndBible scores 77/100
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and translations | 15% | 8.6/10 | 12.9 points |
| Cross-platform and sync | 15% | 4.8/10 | 7.2 points |
| Study, search, and notes | 15% | 9.2/10 | 13.8 points |
| Offline text and audio | 15% | 9.1/10 | 13.7 points |
| AI usefulness and citations | 10% | 5.5/10 | 5.5 points |
| Plans, habits, and community | 10% | 7.8/10 | 7.8 points |
| Usability and accessibility | 10% | 7.2/10 | 7.2 points |
| Price, privacy, support, and updates | 10% | 9/10 | 9.0 points |
| Total | 100% | 77/100 |
Score note. Initial 2026 baseline based on Android 5.1. iOS beta availability is recorded but not counted as stable platform support. Optional AI receives partial credit only. See how we score each app.
Reading and translations
What the reader and catalog cover
AndBible reads SWORD and other document formats, opening access to a large multilingual catalogue. The number of documents is a project claim and does not mean every translation has the same licence, formatting, or audio.
Proof for this section: AndBible project site. Checked 2026-08-30.
- SWORD, MyBible, MySword, and EPUB document support
- Strong's integration, linked cross-references, footnotes, commentaries, and dictionaries
- Study Pads, notes, highlights, bookmarks, plans, and progress
- Offline reading and Android text-to-speech
- Optional AI assistant in version 5.1
Study, search, and AI
Study tools and proof
Linked panes, Strong's, cross-references, commentaries, dictionaries, Study Pads, notes, and advanced search make it a real mobile workstation. The optional 5.1 AI assistant can connect to several providers, so it is a configurable add-on rather than one controlled research corpus.
Proof for this section: AndBible on Google Play. Checked 2026-08-30.
Audio and offline use
What works with no internet
Downloaded texts and tools work offline. Android text-to-speech can read the selected text without requiring a publisher-recorded audio edition, subject to the installed voice. AI remains online.
Proof for this section: AndBible source repository. Checked 2026-08-30.
Documented limitations
- No stable iPhone or desktop edition in this score.
- Advanced controls take time to learn.
- External AI services have separate terms and data handling.
- The project cannot guarantee equal functions for every module.
Devices and continuity
Device support and sync
Android is current and stable. The project announced an iOS public beta in July 2026, but beta availability is not counted as stable support. My Documents can sync in current releases, while cross-platform continuity remains narrower than mainstream account systems.
Cost and privacy
Cost and data use
The project is free, open source, and ad-free. Google Play says no data is collected or shared. Enabling an external AI provider adds a separate company, account, and privacy policy to the workflow.
The stable Android app is free without advertising. Donations support the community project.
Google Play says the developer declares no collection or sharing. Local modules and open-source code are strong privacy signals. Optional AI changes the boundary because questions leave the device for the provider the user configures. The app cannot extend its privacy declaration to Gemini, Claude, OpenRouter, or another external service.
Two different numbers
Our score and the store score
Our 77/100 score comes from our public rules and the proof on this page. A store score comes from users in one store and country. For example, Google Play may show a new score when more people vote. Scores may also vary by country or device. We do not use store scores in our own score.
Source record
Official evidence checked on 2026-08-30
Every changing product claim in this review is bounded by the records below. Store descriptions and privacy labels are publisher declarations. They prove what was published, not how every device behaves.
- AndBible project siteAndBible · official product page
Open-source model, document formats, features, platforms, and iOS beta status
Open source - AndBible on Google PlayGoogle · official store listing
Stable Android 5.1, AI, offline features, rating snapshot, and data-safety declaration
Open source - AndBible source repositoryAndBible · official product page
Source code, licence, development, releases, and issue tracking
Open source - AndBible releasesAndBible · official product page
Current versions, release dates, and packaged downloads
Open source - AndBible user guideAndBible · official help page
Modules, Study Pads, notes, searches, plans, and configuration
Open source
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