ESV Bible for iPhone and iPad - FAQ

What has changed with this update?

The most recent update to Crossway's ESV Bible app for iPhone and iPad is a complete overhaul of the app's design and feature set.

The app now includes:

an elegant new interface, featuring all-new typography
free access to the ESV Global Study Bible
split-screen reading
a brand new reader’s mode
a personal library
an in-app store for purchasing supplemental study content
free streaming audio covering the entire Bible
free integrated reading plans
robust search
personal notes, highlights, and bookmarks that sync with ESV.org
multiple sharing options
much more...

Learn more at ESV.org/mobile.

Are you really providing the ESV Global Study Bible for free to everyone?

Yes. In providing free access to the ESV Global Study Bible via ESV.org (formerly ESVBible.org) and the new mobile app, we're hoping to equip the church with theologically rich, gospel-centered content aimed at helping God's people better understand the Bible and apply it to their own lives.

Visit our Bible Publishing Ministry and our Global Ministry Initiatives pages for more information about our ministry goals.

How do I access my purchased content on ESV.org via the new mobile app?

If you previously purchased or unlocked study content on ESV.org, you will eventually have access to all of that content via the new ESV Bible app for iPhone and iPad.

Currently, the only study content that is available via the new app is content from the ESV Study Bible, the ESV Global Study Bible, and the ESV Gospel Transformation Bible. We plan to make all of the other study content on ESV.org (e.g., Preaching the Word commentaries, the ESV MacArthur Study Bible, the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, etc.) available via the iPhone/iPad app in the future.

What's the status of the ESV Bible app for Android?

We know Android users have been waiting a long time for an update. Thank you for your patience!

Our aim is to continue developing the Android app in the coming months, ultimately matching all of the features present in the iPhone/iPad app. Thanks again for your patience!

Download the app at ESV.org/mobile.

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