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Wordproject offers the Bible as audio and text in dozens of the world's major languages, free and without ads. Run by a nonprofit volunteer association, it supports streaming and offline downloads book-by-book.
Our verdict
Wordproject is a quietly remarkable act of generosity: the entire Bible, as both audio and text, in 36 or more of the world's major languages, completely free and without a single advertisement. You can stream chapters over Wi-Fi or download them book-by-book for offline listening, and continuous auto-advancing playback makes it easy to listen hands-free through long passages.
It is at its best as a multilingual and missions resource. For households that pray in more than one language, for travelers, and for anyone sharing Scripture across language barriers, the breadth of coverage is genuinely useful and difficult to find elsewhere for free. It is run by a nonprofit volunteer association whose whole purpose is wide, no-cost distribution.
Expectations should be set accordingly. The narration is plain single-voice reading rather than a dramatized production, audio quality varies from language to language, and the app interface is basic and a little dated. There are no study tools or community features. As a straightforward, free way to hear and read the Bible in many languages, though, it delivers.
How we scored it
Standout features
36+ Languages
Scripture audio in the world's major tongues.
Audio + Text
Listen and read chapters together.
Continuous Play
Chapters auto-advance like a playlist.
Download by Book
Save individual books to manage storage.
No Ads
Completely free with no advertising.
Nonprofit Mission
Volunteer-run biblical distribution ministry.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Truly free with no ads and no in-app purchases.
- Audio and text Scripture in 36+ languages, excellent for multilingual and missions use.
- Stream over Wi-Fi or download book-by-book for offline listening.
- Continuous auto-advancing playback for hands-free reading.
- Backed by a nonprofit committed to wide, free distribution.
– Cons
- Plain single-voice narration, and audio quality varies noticeably by language.
- The app interface is basic and feels dated.
- No study tools, dramatization, or community features.
Best for
Anyone who wants a free, ad-free Bible they can listen to and read in one of dozens of languages, especially multilingual households, travelers, and missions work.
Look elsewhere if
You want dramatized, high-production audio or study tools, in which case Streetlights, Dwell, or a dedicated study app will serve you better.
Pricing
How it compares
| Wordproject | Dwell | Bible.is | Through the Word | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.2 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Price | Free, no ads | Subscription | Free | Free |
| Language coverage | 36+ in app | ~6 | 1,600+ | English |
| Audio style | Plain narration | Ambient/music | Dramatized/plain | Guided narration |
| Text + audio | Both | Audio-first | Both | Audio-first |
FAQ
How many languages does the app offer?
The mobile app includes audio and text Scripture in 36+ major world languages, with more available on the website.
Is Wordproject completely free?
Yes. It is free with no advertising and no in-app purchases.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. You can stream over Wi-Fi or download the Bible book-by-book for offline listening.
Is the audio dramatized?
No. The audio is straightforward single-voice narration rather than a dramatized production.
Who is behind Wordproject?
It is run by the International Biblical Association, a nonprofit volunteer organization devoted to free Scripture distribution.
