ESV Bible5.1.15
Publisher Description
The ESV Bible app allows you to easily read, study, and engage with God’s Word wherever you go, making it the best possible Bible reading experience for your phone or tablet.
Listen to Scripture with audio Bibles and meditate on God’s Word with instrumental background music. Customize your experience with a wide variety of reading plans and thematic playlist options, helping you make daily Bible reading a habit every day.
READ THE BIBLE WHEREVER YOU GO
. Toggle display options to a streamlined, distraction-free reader's mode
. Search tools allow you to quickly search the Bible by reference, keyword, or phrase
. Quick access to cross-references
LISTEN AND MEDITATE
. Listen to the Bible read aloud by acclaimed Christian artists, pastors, and Bible teachers
. Voices include Kristyn Getty, Ray Ortlund, Jackie Hill Perry, Michael Reeves, and more
. Instrumental background music to help you meditate as you listen
. A diverse selection of musical styles, artists, and genres
. Individual volume controls allow you to adjust the music and Bible audio separately
MAKE A HABIT OF BIBLE READING
. Choose from over 50 Bible reading plans
. One-year, devotional, and topical plans offer a wide variety of options to fit your lifestyle and reading goals
DIVE DEEPER INTO GOD’S WORD
. Access the ESV Global Study Bible for free
. Subscribe to unlock a full library of study resources, including the ESV Study Bible, ESV Archaeology Study Bible, Preaching the Word commentary series, ESV Expository Commentary series, and more
ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE
. Record your personal reflections using the easy-to-use notes feature
. Highlight and bookmark favorite portions of Scripture
. All content saved via a free account is synced with ESV.org-giving you access to personal notes, bookmarks, and highlights from any device
. Adjust dozens of layout and text settings including font size, red letter, background color, and more
UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES
. Access to the full range of study Bibles, commentaries, and playlists available online and in the app
. Over 50 playlists compile thematic verses to guide you through a particular mood, topic, or season
Deepen your time in God’s Word with customizable study and audio features available with the ESV Bible app. Download for free today!
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Version History Fixed display issues for devices running iOS 26. 5.1.15 09/11/2025 Fixed
• Videos in Plans could play with no audio. 5.1.14 05/09/2025 New:
• Added the ability to unlock premium features via access codes. 5.1.13 03/12/2025 Fixed:
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.12 01/23/2025 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue with the audio previous/next controls in Plans.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.11 12/07/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue causing volume settings to not be functional.
• Fixed an issue in Search for queries containing apostrophes.
• Fixed a crash that could occur on iPad. 5.1.10 11/12/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed a crash that could occur at certain font and screen sizes.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when running on a Mac. 5.1.9 11/01/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed several issues related to the display of multiple Bible passages concurrently, including text selection and audio text tracking.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when downloading content in the Library.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.8 10/30/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed several issues related to the display of multiple Bible passages concurrently, including text selection and audio text tracking.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when downloading content in the Library.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.7 10/30/2024 Fixed a crash that could occur on iOS 18. 5.1.6 09/16/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the Bible navigation menu could display incorrectly on iPad.
• Fixed several issues affecting search results.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash upon launch.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.5 09/12/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the Bible navigation menu could display incorrectly on iPad.
• Fixed several issues affecting search results.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash upon launch.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.4 09/11/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the note editor could be dismissed with unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue where the setting for Plan emails could be enabled incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a scripture passage from the Bible menu could sometimes fail to navigate.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to new scripture passages would not update History.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when editing a note on iPad.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.3 08/17/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the note editor could be dismissed with unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue where the setting for Plan emails could be enabled incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a scripture passage from the Bible menu could sometimes fail to navigate.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to new scripture passages would not update History.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when editing a note on iPad.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.2 08/14/2024 New:
• The Playlist Read Along mode will now automatically scroll as each passage is read.
• A list of all Playlist themes is now available.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when navigating back to Explore.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when showing or hiding the sidebar on iPad.
Fixed:
• Fixed several issues where tapping a link could navigate inconsistently.
• Fixed an issue where Plan start dates could be moved to the far future.
• Fixed an issue where the verse menu could display off screen.
• Fixed an issue where videos in Plans were not able to load.
• Fixed an issue where sampling a Voice or Music option would overlap currently playing audio.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.1 06/24/2024 New:
• The ESV Subscription is now available in a monthly billing option.
• Previous purchases can now be restored from your Profile in Home.
• ESV Voice audio can now be played at .5x and 2x speed.
• External bible:// URLs will once again open the relevant scripture passage.
Fixed:
• Audio chapters could sometimes repeat.
• Tapping a passage reference could navigate incorrectly to Genesis 1.
• The Library was unable to be dragged down from full height.
• The automatic light and dark theme would not switch in all instances.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.0 05/01/2024 New:
• Cross references now display in a sheet allowing for full-screen reading.
• Search now includes filtering by testament and a history of recent searches.
• Search now preserves the most recently viewed results upon returning.
Fixed:
• Improved the accuracy of search results.
• Fixed an issue related to text formatting in personal notes.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.0.8 02/14/2024 New:
• The Bible navigation menu will now open to the previously selected location.
• Added the ability to hide the sidebar in landscape orientation on iPad.
• Added support for displaying the full range of highlight colors from ESV.org.
Fixed:
• Improved the experience related to subscribing.
• Improved the experience related to downloading content in the Library.
• Fixed an issue that would cause text settings changes to not take effect.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.0.7 01/18/2024 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.6 01/01/2024 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.5 12/30/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to crash on startup when upgrading from app versions before 4.2.3.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.4 12/25/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.3 12/21/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.1 12/19/2023 • 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.0 12/12/2023 • Fixed a bug in Plans where readings could shift to previous calendar days.
• Several minor design improvements. 4.2.7 12/14/2022
About ESV Bible
The company that develops ESV Bible is Crossway. The latest version released by its developer is 5.1.15.
To install ESV Bible on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-08 and was downloaded 44 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the ESV Bible as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install ESV Bible on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the ESV Bible is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After ESV Bible is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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version 5.1.15
posted on 2026-10-08
Version History Fixed display issues for devices running iOS 26. 5.1.15 09/11/2025 Fixed
• Videos in Plans could play with no audio. 5.1.14 05/09/2025 New:
• Added the ability to unlock premium features via access codes. 5.1.13 03/12/2025 Fixed:
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.12 01/23/2025 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue with the audio previous/next controls in Plans.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.11 12/07/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue causing volume settings to not be functional.
• Fixed an issue in Search for queries containing apostrophes.
• Fixed a crash that could occur on iPad. 5.1.10 11/12/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed a crash that could occur at certain font and screen sizes.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when running on a Mac. 5.1.9 11/01/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed several issues related to the display of multiple Bible passages concurrently, including text selection and audio text tracking.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when downloading content in the Library.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.8 10/30/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed several issues related to the display of multiple Bible passages concurrently, including text selection and audio text tracking.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when downloading content in the Library.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.7 10/30/2024 Fixed a crash that could occur on iOS 18. 5.1.6 09/16/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the Bible navigation menu could display incorrectly on iPad.
• Fixed several issues affecting search results.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash upon launch.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.5 09/12/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the Bible navigation menu could display incorrectly on iPad.
• Fixed several issues affecting search results.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash upon launch.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.4 09/11/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the note editor could be dismissed with unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue where the setting for Plan emails could be enabled incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a scripture passage from the Bible menu could sometimes fail to navigate.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to new scripture passages would not update History.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when editing a note on iPad.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.3 08/17/2024 Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the note editor could be dismissed with unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue where the setting for Plan emails could be enabled incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a scripture passage from the Bible menu could sometimes fail to navigate.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to new scripture passages would not update History.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when editing a note on iPad.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.2 08/14/2024 New:
• The Playlist Read Along mode will now automatically scroll as each passage is read.
• A list of all Playlist themes is now available.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when navigating back to Explore.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when showing or hiding the sidebar on iPad.
Fixed:
• Fixed several issues where tapping a link could navigate inconsistently.
• Fixed an issue where Plan start dates could be moved to the far future.
• Fixed an issue where the verse menu could display off screen.
• Fixed an issue where videos in Plans were not able to load.
• Fixed an issue where sampling a Voice or Music option would overlap currently playing audio.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.1 06/24/2024 New:
• The ESV Subscription is now available in a monthly billing option.
• Previous purchases can now be restored from your Profile in Home.
• ESV Voice audio can now be played at .5x and 2x speed.
• External bible:// URLs will once again open the relevant scripture passage.
Fixed:
• Audio chapters could sometimes repeat.
• Tapping a passage reference could navigate incorrectly to Genesis 1.
• The Library was unable to be dragged down from full height.
• The automatic light and dark theme would not switch in all instances.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.1.0 05/01/2024 New:
• Cross references now display in a sheet allowing for full-screen reading.
• Search now includes filtering by testament and a history of recent searches.
• Search now preserves the most recently viewed results upon returning.
Fixed:
• Improved the accuracy of search results.
• Fixed an issue related to text formatting in personal notes.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.0.8 02/14/2024 New:
• The Bible navigation menu will now open to the previously selected location.
• Added the ability to hide the sidebar in landscape orientation on iPad.
• Added support for displaying the full range of highlight colors from ESV.org.
Fixed:
• Improved the experience related to subscribing.
• Improved the experience related to downloading content in the Library.
• Fixed an issue that would cause text settings changes to not take effect.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash.
• General design tweaks and updates. 5.0.7 01/18/2024 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.6 01/01/2024 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.5 12/30/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to crash on startup when upgrading from app versions before 4.2.3.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.4 12/25/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would prevent signing in after resetting password.
• Fixed an issue that could cause text to overlap when vertical scrolling was turned off.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
Previous Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.3 12/21/2023 Fixes:
• Fixed an issue that would cause to app to not show the last passage viewed on subsequent launches.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the app to freeze when selecting the Auto theme.
• Fixed an issue that would immediately dismiss the tour upon launching the app.
Previous Release Notes:
• 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.1 12/19/2023 • 50+ playlists offer collections of thematic verses
• New ESV Bible narrators
• Background music is now available as you read or listen to Scripture
• Individual volume controls allow you to adjust music and Bible audio separately
• Sleep timer allows you to pause your Bible reading at a preset time
• Home page now collects user annotations, displays a home verse, and allows users to interact with reading plans and playlists directly
• New text settings
• General design tweaks and updates 5.0.0 12/12/2023 • Fixed a bug in Plans where readings could shift to previous calendar days.
• Several minor design improvements. 4.2.7 12/14/2022
version 5.1.15
posted on 2025-09-11
Sep 11, 2025
Version 5.1.15
Fixed display issues for devices running iOS 26.
version 5.1.15
posted on 2025-09-11
Fixed display issues for devices running iOS 26.
version 5.1.14
posted on 2025-05-09
May 9, 2025
Version 5.1.14
Fixed
• Videos in Plans could play with no audio.
version 5.1.13
posted on 2025-03-12
Mar 12, 2025
Version 5.1.13
New:
• Added the ability to unlock premium features via access codes.
version 5.1.12
posted on 2025-01-23
Jan 23, 2025
Version 5.1.12
Fixed:
• General design tweaks and updates.
version 5.1.11
posted on 2024-12-07
Dec 7, 2024
Version 5.1.11
Fixed:
• Fixed an issue with the audio previous/next controls in Plans.
• General design tweaks and updates.
version 5.1.6
posted on 2024-09-16
Sep 16, 2024
Version 5.1.6
Fixed a crash that could occur on iOS 18.
version 5.1.3
posted on 2024-08-17
Aug 17, 2024
Version 5.1.3
Fixed:
• Fixed an issue where the note editor could be dismissed with unsaved changes.
• Fixed an issue where the setting for Plan emails could be enabled incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a scripture passage from the Bible menu could sometimes fail to navigate.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to new scripture passages would not update History.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when editing a note on iPad.
• General design tweaks and updates.
version 5.1.1
posted on 2024-06-24
Jun 24, 2024
Version 5.1.1
New:
• The Playlist Read Along mode will now automatically scroll as each passage is read.
• A list of all Playlist themes is now available.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when navigating back to Explore.
• Previously viewed content should now persist when showing or hiding the sidebar on iPad.
Fixed:
• Fixed several issues where tapping a link could navigate inconsistently.
• Fixed an issue where Plan start dates could be moved to the far future.
• Fixed an issue where the verse menu could display off screen.
• Fixed an issue where videos in Plans were not able to load.
• Fixed an issue where sampling a Voice or Music option would overlap currently playing audio.
• General design tweaks and updates.
