Rank #22 of 37
Bible.is review
Sources checked 2026-08-30. We did not test the app on a device.
At a glance
Best for free dramatized scripture audio in many languages
Bible.is is a free, nonprofit Bible sound app with text, acted sound, film, plans, play lists, notes, and saved files. It has Bible work in more than 1,300 languages. This reach is most useful where apps made for English users have far less to offer.
Key facts
- Editorial rank
- #22 of 37
- Editorial score
- 70.6/100
- Developer
- Faith Comes By Hearing
- Price model
- Free
- Evidence date
- 2026-08-30
Quick read
Bible.is in plain English
Bible.is gives free Bible text, sound, and film through a church group. Its list spans more than 1,300 languages across the world. Acted sound with more than one voice is a key strength. Apps work on iPhone, iPad, Android, Vision, and some Macs. Users can search, save verses, add notes, and follow plans. Text and media can work offline once files are saved. Play lists group verses and sound for use more than once.
The pages do not prove full note sync across devices. No AI chat tool answers questions about hard Bible text. Faith Comes By Hearing pays for the app to stay free. Deep Greek and Hebrew tools do not appear in the pages. The amount of text and sound may vary by language. Bible.is ranks seventeenth in the full app list. It wins our free class for Bible sound in many languages.
Original synthesis
Who should choose Bible.is?
Bible.is is our free multilingual-audio winner. Its mission and language reach matter more than a long study-tool checklist. Its overall position also reflects annotation sync, desktop reach, research depth, and privacy detail.
What the sources show
- More than 1,300 languages address a genuine global access need.
- Dramatized audio, text, and video create multiple ways to follow Scripture.
- Text and media downloads support offline use.
- The app is free and run by a nonprofit ministry.
Limits to know first
- No deep commentary, original-language, or AI study system is documented.
- Cross-device sync for notes and progress is not explained clearly enough for full credit.
- No native desktop, web-study, watch, TV, or car-interface product appears in the reviewed sources.
- Content depth varies by language.
Plain definitions
Three terms in this review
Dramatized audio Bible means a spoken Bible production that uses multiple voices, music, or sound design rather than a single plain narrator.
Language coverage means the number of languages with at least one available Scripture resource. It does not mean every language has the same media formats.
Media download means text, audio, or video saved in the app before use so it remains available offline.
For example, a listener can select a supported language, download a dramatized Gospel and matching text, create a playlist, and continue without a network. Another language may offer audio but no text or video. The catalogue count should therefore be read as reach, not uniform feature parity.
Original scoring data
Why Bible.is scores 70.6/100
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and translations | 15% | 8.8/10 | 13.2 points |
| Cross-platform and sync | 15% | 6.5/10 | 9.8 points |
| Study, search, and notes | 15% | 6.7/10 | 10.1 points |
| Offline text and audio | 15% | 9.4/10 | 14.1 points |
| AI usefulness and citations | 10% | 0/10 | 0.0 points |
| Plans, habits, and community | 10% | 7.8/10 | 7.8 points |
| Usability and accessibility | 10% | 7.5/10 | 7.5 points |
| Price, privacy, support, and updates | 10% | 8.2/10 | 8.2 points |
| Total | 100% | 70.6/100 |
Score note. Initial 2026 baseline. Offline text and media were confirmed in the August 2026 store material. Sync receives partial credit because official explanations remain sparse. See how we score each app.
Reading and translations
What the reader and catalog cover
The 1,300-plus language claim is the point. Bible.is serves communities that may have few or no comparable app choices. Text availability differs by language, so the best way to assess it is to search the exact language and inspect the formats listed.
Proof for this section: Bible.is by Faith Comes By Hearing. Checked 2026-08-30.
- Bible content in 1,300-plus languages
- Dramatized audio, text, and video
- Plans, playlists, search, notes, bookmarks, and highlights
- Downloaded text and media for offline use
- Free nonprofit access
Study, search, and AI
Study tools and proof
Search, plans, notes, bookmarks, and highlights support personal engagement. The app does not aim to compete with commentaries, original-language tools, or AI assistants. Its depth lies in access to the biblical text and recording, not secondary literature.
Proof for this section: Bible.is help center. Checked 2026-08-30.
Audio and offline use
What works with no internet
Dramatized recordings, plain audio, video, playlists, and downloads make the media proposition strong. Official 2026 store material confirms downloaded text and media. Content varies by language and version, which is expected in a rights-heavy global catalogue.
Proof for this section: Bible.is on the App Store. Checked 2026-08-30.
Documented limitations
- Not every language has the same text, audio, and video set.
- Sync is less clearly documented than download support.
- Study tools are basic.
- No AI assistant.
Devices and continuity
Device support and sync
Bible.is runs on iPhone, iPad, and Android, with Apple compatibility extending to Vision and some Macs. Downloads are well documented. Account continuity for notes and progress is less explicit, so the sync score remains conservative.
Cost and privacy
Cost and data use
Faith Comes By Hearing provides the app free as a nonprofit ministry. That removes the largest access barrier. The organization publishes privacy terms, but nonprofit status is not a substitute for reading the store disclosures before creating an account or saving sensitive notes.
Faith Comes By Hearing provides Bible.is as a free ministry resource.
Faith Comes By Hearing publishes organization-level privacy terms and store data-safety disclosures. Account and app activity may still be processed when users save content. Bible.is receives a good value score without assuming that nonprofit status alone proves minimal data collection.
Two different numbers
Our score and the store score
Our 70.6/100 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.
We did not save a store score for this app. Use the links above to see its score now. This does not change our 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.
- Bible.is by Faith Comes By HearingFaith Comes By Hearing · official product page
Mission, language reach, audio, text, video, and free access
Open source - Bible.is help centerFaith Comes By Hearing · official help page
Downloads, playlists, language selection, account access, and app workflow
Open source - Bible.is on the App StoreApple · official store listing
Apple devices, features, downloads, and privacy label
Open source - Bible.is on Google PlayGoogle · official store listing
Android functions, downloads, and data-safety panel
Open source - Faith Comes By Hearing privacy policyFaith Comes By Hearing · official privacy policy
Organization, account, website, analytics, and user-data terms
Open source
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