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ESV Bible

Android Crossway
4.5 GP
2,368,645+
Google Play

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Description

Been using the ESV Bible app for a couple months now. It’s basically a Bible reading and study app that makes it easy to dig into God’s word wherever you are. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do – there’s a reader mode that strips away distractions so you can just focus on the text. And you can search the Bible by verse, keyword, or even just browse different reading plans. It’s got some cool audio features too, where you can listen to the Bible being read aloud.

Look, if you’re a regular Bible reader, you’ll probably get a lot of use out of this. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a little clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a solid mobile Bible app.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on the ESV Bible app. I've tested a bunch of Bible and religious apps, and this one's pretty solid overall. The reading and study features work well, and I like that you can customize things like reading plans and playlists. And the audio functionality is a nice touch too. At the same time, the UI is a bit dated and takes some getting used to. And the occasional ads can be annoying if you don't pay. But hey, it's free to download, so worth giving a shot if you're looking for a comprehensive Bible app.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of content - you get the full ESV Bible text
  • Handy search and reference tools
  • Audio versions read by great speakers
  • Customizable reading plans and playlists
  • It's free to download and use

Cons

  • Interface is a little clunky and not super intuitive
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Some features are locked behind the premium paywall

Specifications

Updated 18.09.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Crossway
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.subsplash.esv

Ratings

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18,392 reviews
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User Reviews

A Google user Oct 15, 2025

I used to love this app because it was quick to open up. But after the new update it's taken much longer to open, and navigating different books/ chapters of...

A Google user Oct 15, 2025

What happened to the ability to find a book or chapter immediately? It starts at Genesis and I have to scroll thru the entire Bible to get to the new...

Darcie Gonzales Oct 15, 2025

Wonderful at doing what it says it will. Fonts and customizing are great, search features and changing books took a bit to figure out, but not bad. Includes choices in...

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