Features
Everything in BibleNotes, from reading and marking the text on your own to sharing it and connecting with others.
Read the ESV.
The complete English Standard Version, stored on your device.
- Browse the Old and New Testament by book and chapter
- Section headings, just like your print Bible
- Make the text larger or smaller to suit your eyes
- Reads offline, with no connection needed
Mark exactly what matters.
Select a single word, a phrase or a whole passage.
- Drag the selection handles to choose words, not just whole verses
- Highlight, bold or italicize your selection
- Combine styles on the same words
- Remove a mark at any time
Notes and tags.
Write down what you see, right beside the verse.
- Attach a note to any selection
- Edit or delete notes whenever you like
- Add tags to group passages by theme
- On the Mac, keep notes open in a side panel while you read
Bookmark ribbons.
Red, Gold and Blue, like the ribbons in a printed Bible.
- Keep your place in up to three readings at once
- Placing a ribbon that's already in use moves it to the new spot
- Jump straight to any ribbon from the menu or the sidebar
iCloud sync.
Start on your iPhone and pick up on your Mac.
- Notes, marks, tags and ribbons sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Uses your own iCloud account, with no sign-up
- Your personal study stays private to you
Connect with others.
Share your notes in a study group and talk them through together. Part of BibleNotes Connect.
Create and invite.
Start a group and invite up to 50 members with a link. Manage members and pending invites in one place.
Post a note.
Share a note to your group feed. The verses come with it, so everyone sees what you're talking about.
Discuss in the comments.
Every post has its own conversation. Load earlier comments, and edit yours with the history kept.
Update and reshare.
Changed your note? Update the post. Earlier versions stay in its history.
Never miss a reply.
Unread badges show what's new, and notifications tell you about new posts and comments.
Safe and respectful.
Report content and block users. Group owners can remove posts, comments and members.
Free to download.
Personal study is free. To share and connect with others, add BibleNotes Connect, which starts with a free trial.