Listen to the Bible while commuting to work or school, doing chores around the house, or as you drift off to sleep. You can now listen and read along with the Bible wherever you have an Internet connection. Bible Gateway’s Bible Audio App is FREE and easy to use. And for additional translations and offline access, simply upgrade to a Bible Audio Gold subscription.
• Listen to a variety of Bible translations, including the New International Version (NIV), the King James Version (KJV), the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), and the Spanish Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI). All versions are available in both text and audio.
• Choose from multiple audio narration styles for the NIV, KJV, and NVI, including Dramatized and Voice-only.
• Follow along as you listen with text and audio synchronization.
• Navigate quickly anywhere in the Bible.
• Memorize Scripture more effectively by setting chapters or verses to repeat.
• Set a timer so that you can establish goals to spend more time in the Word of God, or so that you can fall asleep while listening.
• Speed up or slow down playback to listen to the Bible at your own pace.
Immerse yourself in the Bible with a Bible Audio Gold Subscription:
• With the Gold subscription, you can download your favorite translations to listen without data plan limits. Anytime. Anywhere.
• On top of the NIV, KJV, NIrV and NVI, add the New King James Version (NKJV) and International Children’s Bible (ICB) translations to your library and listen to any of 10 audio Bible recordings.
• Experience the Bible uninterrupted—enjoy listening to God's Word without audio or banner ads.
• Subscribe today for an introductory price of $1.99 USD per month or $19.99 USD per year.
In subscribing to the Bible Audio App for $1.99 USD per month or $19.99 USD per year, you will have offline, ad-free access to 10 different audio recordings.
Subscribing through iOS, you will be charged via your iTunes account, and confirmation of your purchase can be found there. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew each month if on the monthly plan, or each year if on the yearly plan. If you would like to cancel renewal, you will need to turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of your current period.
At time of renewal, your iTunes account will be automatically charged $1.99 USD on the monthly plan or $19.99 USD on the yearly plan. To manage your subscription, visit your iTunes Account Settings after purchase to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal.
Bible Gateway’s Terms of Use are available at https://www.biblegateway.com/legal/terms/?interface=print
Bible Audio Positive Reviews
Don’t update!Really enjoyed this app until the update. There is a banner at the top telling you to upgrade for 1.99/mo. It never goes away. It wasn’t there upon my initial down load. Some suggestions: give font size options. It’s also annoying to have to scroll down if the verse doesn’t fit into the screen. I love that the pages turn with the reader automatically. I’d pay a one time fee but monthly doesn’t seem justifiable. I can deal with the banner add. Lol. Thanks for the product. It really has potential. One more thing. When I hit the play button often it will start playing two different sections simultaneously. I’m guessing the developers will solve this soon!.Aaron 1Version: 1.2
This could be the best Bible app available!!!I’ve had this app off and on for awhile. I had so many problems with the audio. Wether it was online or off. I have tried every Bible app on the web. This is by far the best. I like to listen at night. I don’t mind paying the 1.99 to get it offline. But I need to know the app is going to work. When I first got the app it played perfectly. I could listen all night. Which I do. I can’t sleep w/o it. But then it would play only once and awhile. I bought the 1.99 monthly fee but it did nothing. Actually it got worse. But they have a good CS team that want to help. I didn’t at the time but after trying every app I could find this is still number one! So I’ll try again! Ty..RUA2JIAMVersion: 2.2
Finished The Bible - now on round 2This review is not about any glitches, as are common with all apps as they are being developed. This review is to express a deep thank you to the makers and developers. With this app I was able to reach a lifelong goal of finishing The Bible. I used the audio and also read along at the same time for my morning devotionals. The audio readings helped me stay focused and absorb the scriptures. I am now on the second round and chose dramatized NIV and it does not disappoint! It is very worth downloading this app and reading with audio. I’ve highly recommended it to various friends already and strongly believe this app is anointed..AmandriguezVersion: 2.3
Do not pay or updateDo not pay or update. The banner doesn’t remove and the app doesn’t work offline on the iPhone even on the latest iOS. When I am on airplane mode, it still ask for me to connect to the internet. I paid for the whole year thinking the above. I would like a refund. I am out of $20.
Outside of these two issues, I do like the app. I love that it goes to the next page on its own. It would be nice if with longer scriptures, they would fit the page..The SneedVersion: 2.3
Love it! Needs a bit of refinementI love this app, I’ve read through the whole Bible this year while listening to your audio Bible. I love the variable reading speed options. I love the option of having the verses on the screen. I love Max Maclean’s NIV reading the most.
But there is refinement needed...
Whenever there is a glitch in the internet connection- whether it is cellular or WiFi, everything goes array. The screen freezes, and no matter how long I wait, it doesn’t right itself, even if the internet does right itself. I’ve had to resort many times to going back to the regular Bible gateway app (which doesn’t have audio with variable speed). Or more commonly, I have to completely delete the app from my phone and then reinstall it to make it work again!! I’m sure that’s not supposed to happen.
Thank you! I hope this issue is easily fixed soon, you have a really great app that is blessing many- it just needs some adjusting..UgandaGirlVersion: 2.3
BuggyThis is a good app when it’s functioning.
2 things would improve this app greatly:
1 is for the bug in this app to be fixed. It will work fine and then out of nowhere it’ll have a message pop up saying “unable to load” or “loading error” and the app won’t load even after closing it so you’re forced to delete and redownload. Very annoying to say the least.
And 2 would be an upgrade where you can also repeat the book you’re in as well as chapter and verse.JCIMLVersion: 2.3
Good app but not so goodI had been enjoying this Bible app for several weeks and then one day, it stopped moving the verses with the audio. I tried shutting it down and restarted it to no avail; the verses still would not change. I had to delete the app and reloaded the app to get it to work, that lasted two days and now it’s back to the same way. There seems to be a bug in the app; please fix. The verse matching with the audio was the reason I chose this free app..H. Bear 291Version: 2.1
Love the app and being able to listen to the BibleMy only reason for the 3 star is because I paid for the upgrade and it charged my account but it won’t unlock the things that I paid to unlock. If they can fix this problem I will change my rating to higher..Inhibition inVersion: 2.3
Update :(The new update now has a female’s annoying voice reading the verses. I enjoyed listening to the app when the male voice reading it. He made it more interesting to listen too. Still love the app and the developer contacted me on how to change the voice thank you!.HeideW61Version: 2.3
Can’t listen to the app anymoreI’ve had this app for over 3 years and love it.
Unfortunately I can’t listen anymore.
It stays in thinking mode since update.
I’ve deleted the app and reinstalled it several times to no avail.
My subscription runs out next month and won’t be renewing unless you fix..KtcoomVersion: 2.4
Love the app, however. . . .I like taking naps listening to the Bible and the app worked fine for a few days. However, it does not boot up to the application anymore and gets stuck on the loading screen. I gave it five stars because I see potential with this app and patiently await this to be fixed..DeadboyspoemVersion: 1.2
A+ FANTASTIC!Have used this for a handful of years. Allowing to listen verse by verse with its various functions is just terrific. Listening in my car, on my Alexis at home or on EarPods allows so much access to the Lord’s heart in His Word. Doesn’t matter the very small cost monthly. That enables and blesses Bible Gateway..CrisCDeanVersion: 2.3
Great audio!I’m not a religious or spiritual person, but I’ve recently gained interest in Christianity, and I think this narrative is the best voice I’ve heard so far. You do get one small add every few chapters but it’s quick and pleasant sounding to. I think this app as made it easier for me to enjoy the writings of the Bible..Zmr3411Version: 1.2
Love this app!First of off this app is wonderful. I’ve noticed lately the app will not play at all if I’m not in the app anymore. Also sometimes it just won’t play a chapter. Is there an update or bug fix coming soon?.MrsCottrellVersion: 2.3
Love itI absolutely love this app!!! I am going to even pay to use it! Absolutely love the dramatized voice reading. I follow asking in my Bible and it makes reading it so much more enjoyable. Pause and start again so easy! It saves your place. Love love love it!!.Annisuz13Version: 2.3
Great app add repeat book option please!I love the repeat chapter and verse options. I don’t think I have found other audio Bible apps that do that. Please add a repeat book option. I would love to be able to listen to Philippians on repeat for example and not just one chapter on repeat..CoconutwheelVersion: 2.3
SO GREAT TO LISTEN!!! PerfectI really appreciate this app!! The Reader has a great voice and not like other apps that plays music or the people are screaming instead of quietly reading. This app is soothing and calming and the reader does its job perfectly!!! I am really grateful that this app is FREE and I am so glad I found it. Thank you.CindyyyyroddVersion: 2.1
Doesn't work well on iPhone 12Stopped working after a while. Had to re-install the app to make it work. Paid the subscription, and it is great when it works. Unfortunately the glitches needs to be repaired..LsrjhvtghhVersion: 2.3
Love it!!!I really have a hard time concentrating. Because while I do my devotions a scripture will come up and It will lead me to think of something else. And I get thrown for a loop. But this helps me understand it so much better. Love it..Foodie- sugarfree-localladyVersion: 2.1
I do like the app but...I’m finding as I get to a couple verses In Matthew that are “removed”/blank (I think it was 17:28 and 18:11, or thereabouts) the app glitches and I have to delete and re-download. I paid the $1.99 to download it and it’s still doing it. So I’m probably gonna cancel it..AlaskaJoVersion: 2.4
Upgrade problemAs posted earlier I downloaded and upgraded annual subscription. Although app works fine the upgrade banner will not go away and about every 30 min I get the little voice telling me
To upgrade.Kc5ohgVersion: 2.3
Quit on meThis app was functioning perfect with several voices to choose from and 2 Bible versions that I enjoy studying. It froze and quit working for me about a half hour into listening for the first time so I had to uninstall it :( Haven’t tried re-installing it.Reviewman1234567890Version: 1.0.6
Works great for me!All I wanted was somebody to read to me Philippians chapter 1. The fact that it did exactly what I needed is perfect I’m going to continue to use this app! Thank you.MegmaghershVersion: 2.3
When it actually works!5 Stars / This is the best audio Bible available. Unfortunately it locks up will not open or load. Even after deleting and reinstalling it. 1 Star!!.Darock105Version: 2.2
App crashing nonstopJust downloaded this yesterday and loved it. However since this morning app has been crashing and won’t load. Maybe you can fix this issue.Cast perVersion: 2.3
Still getting ads I phone 7SI love this app. I signed up for the $1.99, but still get an announcement every so many verses.
Not many choices of readers and versions.
I’m also still getting the banner that invites me to upgrade for $1.99 to listen?.BuddpettVersion: 2.3
Buy the word but do not sell itSuch is the instructions given in the good book, so why is it required to do just that to enjoy God’s teachings without interruptions? A monthly subscription is simply absurd. Otherwise, it’s a decent app but I think I will be looking at others for simplicity sake..PagutVersion: 2.2
Subscription issueI subscribe but still unable to listen off-line..The VeibVersion: 2.3
Al SchererI also subscribed, cannot download??.Lover-of-His-WordVersion: 2.3
MacBookA good audio bible, hope it can be download by MacBook someday.Joeybobo1027Version: 2.3
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Bible Audio Negative Reviews
Good & one-of-a-kind, but needs work.I’m a pastor and have a pretty intense daily reading plan. I listen as I read along, or sometimes just listen. Using an iPad 2 and iPhone 5S.
I used it a few months before paying. The cost was worth it for me to use offline. But it might not be worth it for some. The other translation options available on the paid version didn’t matter to me since I only use the NIV on the app. This is the ONLY Bible app that meets all criteria I’ve searched years for: 1) has adjustable speed; 2) displays only one verse at a time [easier to follow] and; 3) has a dramatized NIV version (keeps my attention much better than voice-only narration.
Four requests:
1) Make last listening/reading location syncable across devices.
2) Provide adjustable font size, so I don’t have to scroll down when reading on my phone
3) Provide a Night/Low Light reading mode
4) Fix the two bugs in the premium downloaded version where the chapter doesn’t automatically advance unless on WiFi and freezes up whenever it comes to another place where an ad would have been on the unpaid version. [This happened to me when I was traveling for several days in an area without internet. I had to manually advance each chapter and restart the app each time it thought it should play an ad, which wouldn’t have played on WiFi but still would have skipped over].Chris-B.Version: 1.2
Ok app but why pay twice?This is a Bible Gateway app, in effect. Bible Gateway already charges a $4/month subscription fee (and also has audio). Why does this app require an additional $2/month fee? Total of $6/month? Would love to know why this app is not free if you already subscribe to Bible Gateway. That would be my first suggestion - make this free to Bible Gateway subscribers. Frankly, I think it should be free regardless, or there should be no more than a $1.99 ONE-TIME charge. The app is ok, but I do not think it is sophisticated enough for a monthly subscription. Other suggestions: 1-add chapter and verse (since all there is currently is a mention of the chapter by the narrator at the beginning of the chapter). 2-add selection of verses in addition to books and chapters. 3-needs font options. 4-needs option to look at more than one verse at a time. 5-needs the ability to minimize the player ribbon. 6-needs the ability to sync across all devices (just as Bible Gateway does). Thanks..#RTBVersion: 1.2
Not working!!!! Please fix it!!!Even though I’m subscribed, the texts won’t download! I can’t use it offline, as promised. The sales pitch won’t go away. I’ve re-installed several times. Now it often won’t play or load even when I’m on Internet. I have paid for this!!! It’s very disappointing because I have used the Max McLean KJV audio successfully for years, allowing me to cycle through the Bible many times. Now it won’t work! And I get no response from support. I don’t even know how to get my $$ back. They must have really messed up the last update. I hope they can clean it up quickly. I feel helpless out in the digital universe..Tari-MirielVersion: 2.4
VERSIONS MISSING!This App was a disappointing wasted download as some major, important, desirable versions are missing.
Many listeners want to hold to sound doctrine found in accurate word for word translations rather than thought for thought translations that in many times skew truth through dynamic opinionated or tailored thought. Many thought for thought versions are attempting to make the Holy Word of GOD adapt to the reader/culture over having the reader/culture adapt to the biblical author- God and the only truth. We are to submit to God and His word, not the other way around!
Having translations KJV and NKJV is a must but where is the ESV and NASB 1995 (Not 2020) ??!
We’ve just downloaded this app only to be extremely disappointed in the blatant lack of those two versions therefore, we are deleting this app immediately for that reason alone!
Missing verses, changed meanings and political/cultural adaptation ARE Deception (apostasy/heresy). Beware of the NIV, The Message and many other versions!!
No Thanks!.ZeeZee11•Version: 2.3
Good free app with many glitches and a worthless subscriptionI really enjoy this app, it's my go-to audio bible and has helped me read 10x that of before!
That being said, it glitches every single time I use it! Everytime I run it, the text will stop or the music will stop. Please make this more reliable.
Also, paying a monthly subscription for another translation and not hearing a 10 second ad about the app itself is RIDICULOUS. I was willing to pay 2.00 once just to support this apps development, but 1.99 a month, 24 dollars a year for almost nothing, on an app that is inconsistent and only works sometimes, is an ABSOLUTE NO!.1Acehole1Version: 1.2
I need to get through to support but I’m not able to!I just bought and paid for the whole year subscription and what awaited me yesterday and now is still happening is when I open the app it just stays on the white screen and thinks and thinks and thinks! I actually sat my phone on the counter top to see if it would ever come up and NOTHING! For 25 minutes!!! Now I can’t get into the app support to get help with this! I’m very dissatisfied land disappointed and this is a bible app none-the-less! Please help me?! I actually paid for the year subscription!.YeetusthefetusdanVersion: 2.1
Please Fix This!I have downloaded like 10 different Bible audio apps and this is the best one for my personal use. However, 3 times now I have deleted it and redownloaded it because I will get through about 3/4 of a book and then it quits working and won’t load anything. Very annoying. But it’s literally the only app I’ve liked so I have downloaded it a fourth time. If I have to redownload it a fifth time I’m not sure what I’m going to do. Please for the good in the world fix this problem!.User3141592653Version: 2.3
Nothing but problemsSince I’ve downloaded and paid for subscription to the Biblegateway Bible Audio I have had to reinstall twice now. First time I found it may have been from the update so I reinstalled it and it worked for a while but then will not start up. I just get the spinning wheel in the center of the screen. It’s now done it again. I wouldn’t recommend this app to anyone. I feel sad because I love listening.
Mark Z..ZachremVersion: 2.3
Not recognizing Subscription.Everything had been going well on the app. I finally decided to subscribe so I could listen to the NKJV Dramatized. However, it doesn’t recognize I purchased it in the app. It tries to send me to Apple to make me purchase the subscription. Apple says you already have subscribed. Then the app just stays on the loading screen and never loads the subscription. I would like a refund. Or it to just work..Boohoo bioVersion: 2.3
Good, but lots of glitchesI was enjoying this app until it just wasn’t reliable anymore. It turns off before the timer is supposed to turn it off, it freezes, and it’s just very irritating. Some of the voices aren’t very good and the way they read is actually kind of irritating. You have to look around until you find a voice that you like. I’m sure there is a better app out there..MjtabornVersion: 1.2
Don’t upgrade!There’s not enough of a benefit to paying for the upgrade. My banner goes away most of the time, but you can’t download to phone for offline use (add infers you can in the banner, but when you select it - it goes to purchase options). Misleading.
Trying to get ahold of Audio Bible by phone is difficult - so customer service is also poor.
Enjoy it free - it’s got lots of voice options..SadlllytrueVersion: 2.3
Keeps locking upI love the speed feature, but every few minutes, it just stops. I delete app- reload it and it works for a few chapters - then locks up again. Then I repeat the whole process. Sorry but it needs fixing. Twice when I changed to a different version, BOTH narrators spoke at the same time. Very frustrating. I’ll try again— after the bugs get fixed..ViyviygyigVersion: 2.3
Paid for App, Received 0 ServiceRecently, I paid for this app to be able to listen to the audio offline. There was an error of sorts and I still am unable to play offline. I emailed the customer support page weeks ago and I assume no one checks it anymore. Recommend not downloading this app and checking out any of the dozens of others that accomplish the same things as this one..RiptroydavisVersion: 2.3
No longer opensI was paying their more comprehensive app for years, and I absolutely loved it, but it stopped functioning. So I found this one, and it worked for a short time, and now it’s not functioning. I have a fully updated iPhone, and all I can find is that maybe it doesn’t work with the latest iPhone updates. I tried sending an email to support, and no response..Second-MouseVersion: 2.3
Freezes after few minutesI have an iPad 6 with iOS fully updated. This app freezes after playing for a few minutes. I have uninstalled/reinstalled multiple times with no improvement. I paid the annual subscription and downloaded the Max McLean NIV, and I have same trouble playing other bible versions via WI-FI..No name2367Version: 2.3
FiguresIt always comes back to money, don’t it??? I mean, REALLY!!!! You find an app that can genuinely bless, and then they ask for dollars.
Would be nice for a Christian billionaire to come out with this app and make it available to the world free. Jesus didn’t charge for the healings He performed. And He currently doesn’t charge for salvation or the privilege to read His word. So, you can keep your app. I’ll continue reading God’s Word myself, thank you..Rican247Version: 2.3
Continuously have to reinstallI bought the annual ad free offer, but when I log in it doesn’t recognize that I purchased it. Also, after running the app a couple times, it stops working, then I have to reinstall it. I love listening to this app when it’s working, but it is rather glitchy. It will continue to play during my phone calls as well..BD1298)($Version: 1.2
Mediocre at best.I enjoy listening to this app but they only have a selected few versions of the Bible audio on it. The app likes to play when phone calls or listening to other videos online when it’s paused and not fully closed out. Also the app doesn’t always work I find myself having to close it out and reopen it to get it to work properly..Jesus lover 523Version: 1.2
Don’t purchase the subscription!!I purchased the yearly subscription for the offline reading. The app won’t recognize my purchase and doesn’t load. I should’ve read more reviews before I spent my money. This app must be from a TV evangelist that just wants your $20. Because just like them, you throw your money at them and get nothing in return!.$me1970$Version: 2.3
Works great...for awhileReally like this for my morning walks. Then, after a few uses, it stopped - no warning - mid stride. Tried restarting, no joy. Deleted the app and reloaded. Worked again, one day only. Two days in a row it wouldn’t even load. Deleted and cancelled subscription. Frustrated because it seemed a quality product..Village DwellerVersion: 2.1
Dangerous Error!Please, look at Genesis 19:5 (NKJV, read by Simon Bubb). The last line of the verse is left out, something unrelated is interposed, then the reading continues as normal. I painfully saw this last year and thought it should have been corrected by now. This is sad, because Simon Bubb reads very nicely. Please, make this important correction! Thanks.OnwyVersion: 2.4
StealingI have paid for the monthly subscription to listen offline 2 times now and it will NOT recognize that I have paid, EVEN though the App Store shows that the subscription started. I have tried deleting and re-downloading and it still hasn’t updated me to the paid version..Crystal8890Version: 2.3
BrokenThe app seems to work fine when connected to the internet. However, the in app purchase of down loaded content to permit listening off line does not work. The download never succeeds. You can restart the device, stop and restart the app - nothing works — $20 for nothing..RKHanstadVersion: 2.3
Has potentialWont let me create an account
Cant create customized list of verses.YopilgrimVersion: 1.2
Don’t payI bought a subscription so that I can listen offline, but it simply doesn’t work. In other words you pay to get nothing..MaryaMagdelinaVersion: 2.3
Don’t buy! Doesn’t work offline.Really should have listened to the reviews. I have to constantly delete and redownload the App as it errors out almost daily. I Paid for the full subscription, it downloaded, I was excited, it worked for half the day, then it just keeps erroring out. Don’t waste your money until they fix the App. December 9th, 2022..Wes B23Version: 2.3
No access to offline audio even after subscriptionAs of now, I am unable to access the offline audio despite subscribing. The lack of contact person to reach for help is frustrating. Would be wonderful if someone responsible for the functions of this amazing app responded. The audio is fantastic but I need to be able to access it offline..Sabit12345678910Version: 2.3
ProblemsI still have ads after subscribing
No downloading available
Often get a white screen as the page loader just spins I had hoped for better quality especially for subscribing.ACT50Version: 2.3
Upgrade is not workingThe upgrade is not working; I tried to subscribe twice, but it is buffering. I deleted the app and downloaded it again, and asked for a subscription again. The system should input if you subscribed already. It's annoying..Ysing25Version: 2.3
Not workingI just paid for a 1 year subscription and I cannot even enjoy it. Can only listen online and not offline. Requested for a refund through apple. Hope it goes through.Mama biuVersion: 2.3
Don’t buy one year subscription until they fix these bugs1)I just bought the one year subscription and it still pauses during a chapter. Then when I press play it restarts to the beginning of the chapter.
I don’t mind paying for the yearly subscriptions but it can’t be having these bugs that messes and discourages me from even using the app I just paid for.
2)Also, each time I open the app, I have to sign in again, it doesn’t stay logged in.
3) Another issue, is that sometimes it reverts back to the free version and it asks me if I want to upgrade. Then I have to click restore purchase and that fixes it (but only for a short time).
But I shouldn’t have to be doing this over and over.
Seriously, Please fix these issues..RajhaneVersion: 2.3
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