Free Bible apps for everyone!
1. BibleSA app
 | Access or download Bibles for free in all 11 official languages of South Africa or listen to various audio Bibles online, all in one app. Customise your Bible reading experience and access reading plans, daily devotions and Bible verses. |
2. Language specific, light weight Bible app
Download free language specific Bibles to read offline. You can compare different translations, customise your Bible reading experience and copy or share Bible verses. Compact/light weight for small file size and limited bandwidth use. Standalone app available for each of the 11 official languages.
 | Die Bybel ‘53, ‘83, ABA, 2020 Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store Bybel in Afrikaans 2020-vertaling Bybel vir almal Bybel in Afrikaans 1983-vertaling met herformulerings tot en met 1992 Bybel in Afrikaans 1933/1953-vertaling Good News Translation* |
 | Die Bybel 1953 & 2020 HL Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store Bybel in Afrikaans 2020-vertaling met hoofletters Bybel in Afrikaans 1933/1953-vertaling Good News Translation* |
 | Bybel vir Dowes Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store Bybel vir dowes Good News Translation* |
 | Bible for the Deaf Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store English Bible for the Deaf 2019 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in isiZulu Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Nguni Bibles app) Bible in isiZulu 2020 Bible in isiZulu 1959/1997 Bible in isiZulu 1893 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in isiXhosa Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Nguni Bibles app) Bible in isiXhosa 1996 Bible in isiXhosa 1859/1975 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Sepedi Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Sotho Bibles app) Bible in Sepedi 2000 Bible in Sepedi 1951/1986 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Sesotho Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Sotho Bibles app) Bible in Sesotho 1989 (Standard Orthography) Bible in Sesotho 1909/1961 (Standard Orthography) Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Setswana Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Sotho Biles app) Bible in Setswana 1970/1987 Bible in Setswana 1908/1992 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in isiNdebele Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Nguni Bibles app) Bible in isiNdebele 2012 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Siswati Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store (Nguni Bibles app) Bible in Siswati 1996 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Xitsonga Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store Bible in Xitsonga 1989 Bible in Xitsonga 1929/2012 Good News Translation* |
 | The Bible in Tshivenda Google Play Store | Huawei AppGallery | Apple App Store Bible in Tshivenḓa 1998 Bible in Tshivenḓa 1936 Good News Translation* |
| * Android only |
Which app is best for you?
Here is a side by side comparison of both types of app to help you decide which is better for you.
| Feature | BibleSA | Language specific app |
| Read complete Bibles | Yes | Yes |
| Bibles in all 11 official languages | Yes | Yes (app per language) |
| Includes latest 2020 translation for Afrikaans and isiZulu Bibles | Yes | Yes (in Afrikaans or isiZulu app respectively) |
| Compare multiple Bibles (split screen) | No | Yes |
| Highlight verses | Yes | Yes |
| Make custom notes for verses | Yes | Yes |
| Search for keywords and phrases in Bible | Yes | Yes |
| Customize font size & spacing for better readability | Yes | Yes |
| Share Bible verses with others | Yes | Yes |
| Follow our Verse-a-day daily devotion | Yes | No |
| Follow reading plans with daily reminders | Yes | No |
| Listen to audio Bibles | Yes (streaming only) | No |
| Bibles available | 25+ (streaming) or download only specific Bibles for offline use | Language specific, but all available for offline use |
| App contains ads | No | No |
| Download size | ±33MB (more if you download Bibles for offline use) | ±20MB (depends on language) |
| Free account needed to access all features | Yes | Yes |
| Data usage | When reading Bibles that were not downloaded to device, streaming audio or using reading plans | None after initial download of app |
| Platforms available | Apple App Store Google Play Store BibleSA website | Visit our developer pages on the Google Play Store, Huawei AppGallery or Apple App Store to view all the Bible apps that are available. |
| Cost | Free | Free |
3. Bible Stories app (for children)
Six popular Bible stories for children with colour images and quizzes that tests reading retention and basic numeracy skills. Stories included: Jesus is born, Jesus at the wedding, The good Samaritan, Jesus and the storm, Zacchaeus and Jesus is alive!
Only available in English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa and Sepedi. Download it for free on the Google Play Store
4. Java enabled phones
If you have a Java enabled phone with limited internet access and storage space, we have just the app for you.
Visit https://m.bibles.co.za/
Support our Bible work
The apps were developed and made available for free by the Bible Society of South Africa. If you would like to support our Bible work further, you can make a donation here
