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She Reads Truth
She Reads Truth is a Bible reading and devotional platform founded in 2012, designed for women who want to read Scripture daily. The app provides structured reading plans with devotional commentary written by a team of contributors, a full-text Bible in multiple translations, highlighting, bookmarking, journaling, and real-time community discussion synced with the She Reads Truth website.
The app is free to download and includes access to reading plans and the Bible text. A monthly subscription unlocks additional plan content, printed reading guides, and community features. She Reads Truth also offers parallel apps for men (He Reads Truth) and children (Kids Read Truth). It is suited for women at any stage of faith who want a guided, community-oriented approach to daily Scripture reading.
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Our verdict
She Reads Truth has one of the most loved editorial voices in Christian publishing, and it shows. The app pairs the full-text Bible with beautifully written, theologically grounded reading plans that walk women through books of the Bible and thematic studies. What sets it apart is community: real-time commenting syncs with the website, so you are reading alongside a genuine community of women responding to the same passage on the same day. The writing and design sensibility, clean and typographic and unhurried, feel like a well-made book.
Generously, most of it is free. You get the full Bible in multiple translations, a free Bible in a Year plan, highlighting, notes, bookmarks, shareable verse images, and the community layer at no cost. A $2.99/month subscription unlocks full access to the entire plan library, which is a fair price for the depth on offer. If you love the brand's aesthetic, there is also a whole world of physical Bibles, journals, and study books, lovely but quick to add up and never necessary to use the app.
The honest problem is the app itself. It carries just a 3.2-star rating, and reviewers repeatedly cite navigation friction, trouble tracking completed readings, and stability hiccups. The content is excellent, but the container sometimes gets in the way. It is also explicitly written for women, so it isn't the right fit for everyone, and there is a separate He Reads Truth for men. If a polished, bug-free interface matters most to you, weigh that; if you are here for the writing and the shared reading, it's worth the patience.
How we scored it
Standout features
Full-text Bible
Multiple translations built in, so you can jump between plan and Scripture.
Highlight & note
Mark up passages with highlights, bookmarks, and personal notes.
Live community
Real-time comments sync with the website as women read together daily.
Reading plans
Book-by-book and thematic studies, plus a free Bible-in-a-Year plan.
Shareable art
Beautiful verse images and free lock screens to share or save.
Custom reminders
Notifications to keep your daily reading rhythm on track.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Beautifully written, theologically solid reading plans
- Rare real-time community reading the same passage each day
- Generous free tier with the full Bible, notes, and a free Bible-in-a-Year plan
- Low $2.99/month price to unlock the whole plan library
- Clean, book-like design sensibility that's a pleasure to read
– Cons
- Just 3.2 stars, with users reporting navigation, tracking, and stability issues
- Written specifically for women, not aimed at a general audience
- Minimal audio, and the ecosystem nudges toward pricey physical products
Best for
Women who want beautifully written, community-driven Bible reading and don't mind an occasionally rough app.
Look elsewhere if
You need a rock-solid, bug-free interface, audio-first devotions, or content written for a general audience.
Pricing
How it compares
| She Reads Truth | First 5 | Jesus Calling | Glorify | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Price | $2.99/mo | Free | ~$4.99/mo | ~$9.99/mo |
| Community | Strong | Light | Minimal | Strong |
| App polish | Rough | Solid | Good | Excellent |
| Audience | Women | Women | All | All |
FAQ
Is She Reads Truth free?
Largely, yes. The Bible, notes, community, and a free Bible-in-a-Year plan cost nothing; a $2.99/month subscription unlocks the full plan library.
Is there a version for men?
Yes. She Reads Truth is written for women; the companion He Reads Truth app offers the same approach for men.
Why is the app rating relatively low?
The content is widely praised, but reviewers report navigation friction, trouble tracking completed readings, and occasional stability issues that drag the rating down.
Do I need to buy the physical books?
No. The printed Bibles, journals, and studies are optional companions; everything you need to read is in the app.
Does the community sync across devices?
Yes. Real-time comments sync between the app and the She Reads Truth website, so your reading community stays connected.
