What Bible.com does

Bible.com is the public web property of YouVersion, a ministry of Life.Church headquartered in Dewey, Oklahoma. The platform provides free mobile and web access to Bible content across multiple translations and languages, with the flagship Bible App available on iOS, Android, and desktop browsers alongside a dedicated Bible App for Kids for ages 4–8. The product surface combines scripture reading and search, an audio Bible (including narrated editions such as The Listener's Bible NIV), daily verse-of-the-day and devotional content, structured reading plans on topics including anxiety, hope, and grief, and a video library featuring partners such as The Chosen and BibleProject.

The underlying technology is a cross-platform mobile application plus responsive web platform with audio streaming, reading-plan management, multi-language localization, and embedded video, supported by social profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. Distribution is global through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and the platform reports over 1 billion installs, 20 million ratings, and a 4.9-star average. Content partnerships with 24-7 Prayer, Alpha, Bible Recap, Compassion International, Cru, Museum of the Bible, and Our Daily Bread extend the reading-plan library; NIV translation rights are licensed from Biblica.

The business model is non-commercial: the app is positioned as 100% free with no ads and no in-app purchases, and the operation is funded through donations routed through Life.Church's giving page. Customer segments comprise individual Christians seeking devotional engagement (primary), children ages 4–8 (via the Kids app), and churches/ministries using the platform as a discipleship tool. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or API/SDK developer platform have been announced.

Name

Bible.com

Legal name

YouVersion

Website

https://bible.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bible.com, operated by YouVersion (a ministry of Life.Church), provides free mobile and web access to Bible translations, reading plans, audio scripture, and Christian video content. The platform serves over 1 billion global installs without ads or subscriptions, funded entirely through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Bible / Faith Engagement App

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Bible reading app
• Digital Scripture platform
• Audio Bible
• Bible reading plans
• Faith devotional content

Headquarters

HQ city

Dewey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Giving: The platform operates as a ministry supported by donations. YouVersion is operated by Life.Church and accepts giving/contributions through their giving page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bible.com, operated by YouVersion (a ministry of Life.Church), provides a free digital Bible platform across mobile and web. It offers trusted Bible translations in multiple languages, audio Bible, structured reading plans, daily devotionals, and video content, entirely free with no ads or purchases.

Product overview

Bible.com is operated by YouVersion, offering a unified platform centered on the Bible App as the core product. The portfolio includes Bible App for Kids (ages 4-8), Audio Bible, Bible Reading Plans (with content partners like 24-7 Prayer, Alpha, Bible Project, Bible Recap, Compassion, Cru, Museum of the Bible, Our Daily Bread, and The Chosen), Bible Videos (featuring The Chosen series and BibleProject content), Verse of the Day, and Bible Search. The platform provides access to multiple trusted Bible translations (NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT) entirely free with no ads or purchases, targeting a global audience across mobile and web platforms with over 1 billion installs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bible App for Kids: Free Bible app designed for children ages 4-8, providing age-appropriate biblical content and engagement.

Products and services

• Bible App Flagship mobile and web application for reading the Bible, offering multiple translations, audio Bible, reading plans, and video content. Available free with no ads or purchases; over 1 billion global installs and 20 million ratings at a 4.9 star rating.
• Bible App for Kids A specialized version of the Bible App designed for children ages 4-8, providing age-appropriate biblical content and engagement features.
• Audio Bible Audio Bible feature allowing users to listen to Scripture throughout their day, including The Listener's Bible NIV Edition narrated by Max McLean.
• Bible Reading Plans Curated Bible reading plans and daily devotionals covering topics such as Love, Anxiety, Healing, Anger, Hope, Depression, Fear, Peace, Stress, and more. Plans are created in partnership with organizations including 24-7 Prayer, Alpha, Bible Project, Bible Recap, Compassion, Cru, Museum of the Bible, Our Daily Bread, and The Chosen.
• Bible Videos Video content about the Bible including series from The Chosen, BibleProject, and other content covering Jesus, Torah, the Four Gospels, the New Testament, and biblical themes.
• Verse of the Day Daily Bible verse feature providing encouragement from Scripture, accompanied by related video content and suggested reading plans.
• Bible Search Search functionality allowing users to find Bible verses by topic (e.g., Love, Strength, Healing, Anxiety) with related verse suggestions and context.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 billion+ global installs demonstrates massive adoption and reach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• YouVersioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Bible.com is operated by YouVersion. This collaboration involves multiple Bible engagement apps (YouVersion, Glorify, and Hallow) working together to celebrate Global Bible Month in November, engaging over 1.5 million participants across various activities and challenges.
• GlorifycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Global Bible Month campaign with over 1.5 million participants across various activities and challenges, including coordinated displays at iconic landmarks.
• HallowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Global Bible Month campaign with over 1.5 million participants across various activities and challenges, including coordinated displays at iconic landmarks.
• Life.ChurchcoreOthersYouVersion is operated by Life.Church, which developed and maintains the Bible App platform. Life.Church is the parent ministry organization.
• Biblica (NIV Licensing)supportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensor for New International Version (NIV) Bible translation used on the platform. Copyright held by Biblica, Inc.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RightNow Media: RightNow Media is the largest video library for churches, offering Christian video content including The Chosen-adjacent material. It overlaps with Bible.com's video integration partners and serves many of the same church customers.
• YouTube: YouTube hosts the bulk of the Bible-engagement video ecosystem, including BibleProject, The Chosen, and sermon content. It is a broad incumbent where much of Bible.com's video engagement could alternatively happen.

Direct peers

• Pray.com: Pray.com is a daily prayer, meditation, and sleep app that overlaps with the audio Bible and devotional features of Bible.com, competing for users' daily spiritual habit minutes.
• Faithlife (Bible Study app/Logos ecosystem): Faithlife operates a connected ecosystem of Bible study, church tools, and reading apps. It competes with Bible.com in mobile Bible reading and extends further into church/community infrastructure.
• Hallow: Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that shares Bible.com's daily-devotional engagement model and is a direct competitor for daily religious mindshare; both apps co-marketed the Global Bible Month initiative in 2025.
• Glorify: Glorify is a Christian devotional and worship app offering prayer, Bible reading, and audio content comparable to YouVersion. It co-marketed Global Bible Month with Bible.com and competes head-on for devotional user engagement.
• Abide: Abide is a Christian meditation and sleep app offering guided audio devotionals. It competes with Bible.com on audio Bible listening and sleep/prayer use cases.
• Logos Bible Software: Logos is a paid Bible study software platform with original-language tools, commentaries, and extensive translations. It overlaps with Bible.com on multi-translation reading and study, targeting a more study-oriented user.

Emerging players

• Dwell: Dwell is an audio Bible app focused on listen-through-Scripture experiences with curated narration. It directly overlaps with Bible.com's Audio Bible feature for users who want audio-first engagement.
• She Reads Truth: She Reads Truth delivers curated daily Bible reading plans and devotionals for women, overlapping the reading plans and devotional segments of Bible.com's audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daily_bible
• YouTubeyoutube.com/youversion
• Facebookfacebook.com/YouVersion
• Instagraminstagram.com/youversion
• Pinterestpinterest.com/youversion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conserv-fuel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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