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Bible Gateway

Bible Gateway

Android HarperCollins Christian Publishing
2.7 Popularity

Addictive Bible reading and study app

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Updated
May 20, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.csnmedia.android.bg

So here's my take on Bible Gateway. I've tested a bunch of Bible apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The core features like reading, listening, and searching the Bible work really well. The translations and audio options are impressive. Where it falls a bit short is the interface - it's functional but could use some polishing. And the ads can get a little annoying if you don't pay. But for a free app, it's a great way to access the Bible on your phone.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of Bible translations and audio versions to choose from
  • Handy search feature makes it easy to find specific verses
  • Daily verse of the day and reading plans are nice extra features
  • Free to use, don't have to spend money

Cons

  • Interface is a bit clunky and outdated looking
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Some features like highlighting and bookmarking are limited in the free app
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
2.7 /5
based on 39,497 reviews
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Been using Bible Gateway for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you read, listen to, and study the Bible. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do – there’s tons of different Bible translations you can read, like the NIV, KJV, ESV. And you can listen to audio versions too, in English and other languages. The search feature is super handy for finding specific verses or passages. Plus, they’ve got daily verse of the day and reading plans if you want to go through the whole Bible.

Look, if you’re a Christian or just want to explore the Bible, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does a pretty good job of bringing the Bible to your phone. Worth checking out.

User Reviews

Ja Wanda Stephens October 15, 2025

The latest version of the Bible Gateway app has major issues. First of all, it takes too long to open and when it does I'm bombarded with an intrusive advertisement....

Laura Stitt October 15, 2025

This app used to be amazing, then they put in full-screen, popup ads with audio. That was annoying, but I continued to tolerate it. Then, in the middle of service,...

Sheri Woodward October 15, 2025

I have had this app for year, have loved using it daily. The app used to have unobtrusive banner ads at the bottom, but within the past year they have...

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