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A design-forward Scripture app and visual Bible line pairing minimalist art with the biblical text.
Our verdict
Alabaster Co is the app arm of the beloved faith-and-design brand known for its museum-quality printed Bibles. If you have ever seen their work, you know the look: soft photography, generous white space, and typography treated like art. The app carries that aesthetic into daily devotionals, a browsable catalog of their books and Bibles, wishlists, rewards, and order tracking, all wrapped in one of the most beautiful interfaces in Christian publishing.
As a place to sit with Scripture and reflection, it is a joy. The daily devotionals are thoughtfully written and gorgeously presented, and readers consistently praise how calming and uncluttered the whole experience feels. If your idea of verse art is an unhurried, visually rich reading moment rather than a flashy graphic, Alabaster is close to unmatched.
Be clear about what it is, though. This is primarily a devotional-and-store companion to the physical products, not a widget maker or a verse-image generator, so customization and lock-screen features are minimal. The app is free, with the deeper library and premium material tied to Alabaster's paid offerings and physical purchases. For design lovers it is a delight; for tinkerers who want to build their own verse graphics, it will feel limited.
How we scored it
Standout features
Gallery Design
Museum-quality photography and typography.
Daily Devotionals
Thoughtful reflections, beautifully laid out.
Book Catalog
Browse Alabaster's Bibles and creative books.
Wishlist
Save favorite products for later.
Rewards
Track and redeem loyalty points.
Order Tracking
Follow purchases from checkout to your door.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Breathtaking, gallery-quality visual design throughout
- Thoughtful daily devotionals presented beautifully
- Calm, uncluttered reading experience
- Easy access to Alabaster's Bibles, books, and rewards
- Free to download with genuinely lovely free content
– Cons
- Primarily a store and devotional app, not a verse-art tool
- Minimal widget, lock-screen, and customization options
- Deeper content is tied to paid products and purchases
Best for
Design-minded readers who love Alabaster's aesthetic and want daily devotionals and a store companion in one gorgeous app.
Look elsewhere if
You want customizable Scripture widgets, lock-screen verse art, or a tool to make and share your own verse images.
Pricing
How it compares
| Alabaster Co | Bible Widgets | Bible Lock Screens | Bible Art | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Visual quality | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Customization | 6.0 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Widget & lock-screen features | 5.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Value | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
FAQ
Is the Alabaster Co app free?
Yes, the app is free to download and includes free daily devotionals, with deeper content tied to paid products.
Does it make verse-art widgets?
Not really. It focuses on devotionals and browsing Alabaster's products rather than building custom widgets or lock screens.
What makes it stand out?
Its design. Alabaster is known for museum-quality photography and typography, and the app carries that aesthetic throughout.
Can I shop from the app?
Yes, you can browse the catalog, save a wishlist, track orders, and manage rewards points.
Are the devotionals free?
The daily devotionals are free; some deeper reading and premium content connect to Alabaster's paid books and Bibles.
