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Bible Gateway

Search and read the Bible in 200+ translations across 70+ languages, free on any device.
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86 Editors’ score from one hands-on test 1 of 1 would keep using it8/10 design3.7 App Store (10K)
Bible AppsBible Gateway #2 of 5
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86byChrissie A.
The honest take
“You need to pay to access more of the resources and commentaries.”
Chrissie Ankerberg
Tested on iOS for Best Bible Apps

Meet the testers

Each used Bible Gateway side by side with other apps
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Chrissie Ankerberg
Chicago, Illinois
1 testiOS
86
#2 of 5
Bible Apps
“This is a great app for basic Bible reading and listening in multiple languages and translations.”
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It’s free and has all of the basic functions you might want out of a Bible app.
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You need to pay to access more of the resources and commentaries.
design 8/10

What they’d use instead

→Chrissie’s pick
ESV Bible
“The subscription is affordable and it’s the only app I have seen that provides Bible…”

Inside the app

Translation picker showing the massive version libraryKeyword search results across the whole BibleSide-by-side comparison of two translations on tabletBible Gateway Plus study resources and commentariesBible Gateway screenshotBible Gateway screenshot

Bible Gateway’s pricing

Freemium

The core site and app are free and ad-supported. As of September 2026 the homepage advertises Bible Gateway Plus as an annual plan under $5 a month, unlocking 70-plus study resources and ad-free reading. Confirm the live price at biblegateway.com/plus; older $6.99/$69.99 figures may still appear in some storefronts.

Where it ranks

Bible Apps Y #2

About the app

Summary · not an editor review

Bible Gateway is a free online Bible platform offering access to more than 200 Bible translations in over 70 languages. Users can search by keyword, verse, or topic, read audio Bibles, follow reading plans, highlight passages, take notes, and sync their study across devices. The core Bible reading experience is free with no account required.

Common questions

The homepage currently says over 150 versions in 50 languages. Bible Gateway's own X bio still says 200-plus versions in 70-plus languages. Either way, it is one of the broadest free libraries, with many audio Bibles as well.

A paid plan that removes ads and puts 70-plus study resources beside the passage. The site advertised an annual plan under $5 a month in September 2026.

The free tier is supported by advertising. A Bible Gateway Plus subscription removes ads.

Yes. Side-by-side comparison is a core feature, especially on larger screens. A free account also syncs notes and highlights.

Some content can be used offline, but offline support is weaker than dedicated reader apps. A connection is best for the full library.

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