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Orthodox Study Bible

by VDUB Software, LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

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Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Family Sharing Yes Unknown App Store Store published
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

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Pricing & paywalls

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  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.8 47 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5The Best Bible App I’ve Used

    I’ve been using the YouVersion Bible app for some time, and while I love that it gives access to multiple translations I found myself wanting a way to read the Orthodox Study Bible on the go, and I came across this app. It’s literally 1:1 with my copy of the OSB by Tyndale and I’m extremely happy with this. Through scripture it gives you access to references to other verses in the Bible that relate to the verse you’re currently on both from the Old and New Testament and study guide notes explaining the why as to what happened in scripture, which is amazing if you really appreciate having clarity at your fingertips when reading. It also has daily liturgical readings and morning and evening prayers that you can follow and recite!

    Uhhhtired · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5Perfect app

    This app is just what I was looking for. Carrying around the physical OSB can be difficult. Especially if you are looking to avoid damaging its thin pages. Only a one time payment of $10 to always have access to the Bible and all footnotes that you find in the physical version. The developer also leaves detailed steps on how you can change the AI voice that can read to you. The app will also keep your place (it makes note of what chapter you are on). I’d recommend this to any orthodox person with a smart phone. So many other resources are included as well besides the Holy Bible. So grateful for this!

    Fr0gl0v3r20 · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5Best OSB version yet!

    I’ve been using the OSB app since it came out. One of the best things in this version is being able to follow the scriptural breadcrumbs of the footnotes. I had was longing for that ability for years. Now that it’s available it’s absolutely fantastic! As a Greek Orthodox Deacon I constantly get people inquiring about Orthodoxy and what Bible APP they should use and how to use it. I always share the OSB app. With this new version, I think this will really help me to show people how Christ in the Scripture is interwoven from Genesis to Revelation. It will truly help people embracing orthodoxy in an educational, user friendly and Theological way! Bravo and thanks!!

    Dn Sal Fazio · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Doesn’t use proper voice

    No matter what I change it doesn’t use the proper voice to read the text. I see others with this problem as well. Please fix and I’ll update to five stars. Lent has stated it would be wonderful to have this resolved asap. Otherwise app is perfect and continues to change my life! Addition. This is apples fault. You can only use certain lesser quality voices.

    Mike (sdp) · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 4/5Great improvements but missing search

    OSB II has a lot of nice improvements from the first version. The only reason I still refer to the first version is to use the search feature, which seems to be missing entirely from this version. This version would get 5 stars with the search added back in. Another suggestion I have is to work with the Orthodox Daily Scriptures podcast by Fr. Alexey and embed his audio into this app. It’s distracting having a robotic voice read scripture and Fr. Alexey’s audio would be great to have tied to this app verse by verse.

    danjames85 · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Accessibility

  • Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Differentiate Without Color Alone — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Larger Text — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Sufficient Contrast — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Voice Control — SUPPORTED Store published
  • VoiceOver — SUPPORTED Store published

Versions

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  • 3.1
  • 3.1.1

    Added free upgrade option to owners of legacy OSB app

  • 3.1.2

    Added ability to migrate bookmarks & highlights from legacy OSB app

  • 3.2

    - Added "look up" option to selected text - Added prayers to traditional location on Additional screen - Added "read" option to the "new news" notification - Improved bold and italic readability - App now honors accessibility "bold text" option - Added two more bigger text sizes - Added two reading plans: "Bible in One Year (Sequential)" and "New Testament"

  • 3.3

    - Added verse text to Bookmark screen - Restored "copy" option to text selection menu - Offer "unhighlight" option in menu if highlighted text in verse is selected - Updated where some files are located to optimize back-up size - Updated to better work with family sharing

  • 4.0

    ADDED SEARCH Also: - Added section index (for quick navigation) to Glossary - Fixed "Copy" text menu item to filter out footnote indicators, etc. - Fixed "Share..." text menu item to work on iPads - Fixed some layout, text, footnote, reading plan, and tip issues

  • 4.1

    - Added view history (to easily return to a past chapter/reading) - Added ability to clear entire search history or individual item - Fixed search to handle mixed case better - Fixed a footnote reference

  • 4.2

    - Moved "Bookmarked" screen from Home to toolbar (for easier access) - In a reading, tap a verse number and select "open in book" to read that verse in context - Can now navigate between reading groups (e.g. "Bible in One Year (Mixed)" reading plan's days) using left/right swipe - And other minor improvements

  • 4.2.1

    - Fixed issue with screen menus quickly disappearing on iPadOS 26.1 - Improved layout of Home screen on iPad mini In 4.2: - Moved "Bookmarked" screen from Home to toolbar (for easier access) - In a reading, tap a verse number and select "open in book" to read that verse in context - Can now navigate between reading groups (e.g. "Bible in One Year (Mixed)" reading plan's days) using left/right swipe - And other minor improvements

  • 4.3

    Added export (and import) of bookmarks & highlights. Useful for making extra back-ups and transferring your data to another device!

  • 5.0

    Improved text-to-speech: - LISTEN TO BOOK OR READING PLAN TEXT INDEFINITELY UNTIL END OR ACCORDING TO TIMER - Adjust speech rate - Instructions for changing voice Also: - Can now copy/share text from Footnotes - More screen now displays "data has changed since your last export" when appropriate - Fixed so verse info isn't included in selectedText - Fixed footnotes that apply to more to one verse to always appear at first verse (instead of sometimes at last)

  • 5.0.2

    Fixed: - Footnotes dialog on iPad to not cut off text - Issue with lock screen play/pause (and later resumption) of spoken text Also: - Slide right-to-left to delete bookmarks - Search now ignores "invalid" words and completes with those remaining - Added link to "source appreviations" in footnotes dialog -- IN 5.0 Improved text-to-speech: - LISTEN TO BOOK OR READING PLAN TEXT INDEFINITELY UNTIL END OR ACCORDING TO TIMER - Adjust speech rate - Instructions for changing voice Also: - Can now copy/share text from Footnotes - More screen now displays "data has changed since your last export" when appropriate - Fixed so verse info isn't included in selectedText - Fixed footnotes that apply to more to one verse to always appear at first verse (instead of sometimes at last)

  • 5.0.3

    - Added a "speak starting here" option to verse number menu - Added footnote signifiers/buttons to reference dialogs - Improved reading of Psalms - Fixed some text, footnote and article issues - Verse highlight now stays correct if speaking during speech rate change

  • 5.1

    - Can now display content in sans-serif font - Updated Footnotes screen to not be cut off at bottom corners

  • 5.2

    - Can now highlight text with *5* different colors - Bookmark screen now displays full list of current tags when "add tag" text entry is empty

  • 6.0

    - Adding icons (very few now; more will be added over time) - Added Orthodox Church in America (OCA )to Today reading options - Made more scripture references tappable in Articles, Introductions - More app sharing options (including QR code) - Increased speech rate options (slower and faster)

  • 6.0.1

    - Improved start-up time when not connected to the internet In 6.0: - Adding icons (very few now; more will be added over time) - Added Orthodox Church in America (OCA )to Today reading options - Made more scripture references tappable in Articles, Introductions - More app sharing options (including QR code) - Increased speech rate options (slower and faster)

  • 6.1

    - Added "high contrast" option to Content Font for increased readability - Added "Search" option to text selection menu - Fixed OCA reading preference to remember choice - Updated Topical Articles screen to list entries using article index provided in print OSB

  • 6.2

    - Improved layout and display of "simple" reading plans like New Testament, Gospels and Epistles, which now display chapter previews and more prominently show book & chapter numbers instead of titles like "Reading 1", "Reading 2", etc. - Allow reordering of "My books" and "My reading plans" on Today screen - Added "Toolbar show/hide" option to menus - Fixed the "Faithful to Israel" and "The Law" articles - And other minor fixes and improvements

  • 6.3

    - Support multiple Daily Reminders - Added "view options" to Today screen; choose what to display - Added filter to Chapters, Reading Plan screens - Fix Esther references in one- and two-year plans - Fix Hebrews 9:5, Mark 10:32-34 footnotes

  • 6.4

    - Enhanced the Glossary screen to allow one to tap references to other terms to see immediately see definition in a dialog - Fixed an issue with scripture text being centered in wider dialogs

  • 6.4.1

    Lots of little fixes! - Updated Matthew 24:15 footnote to correctly reference Daniel 9:27 - Fixed issue with occasional two blank lines between verses - Corrected Jeremiah reference in Holy Saturday vespers - Fixed John 1:19-12 footnote to 1:19-2:12 - Fixed John 2:1-11 link to not become John 2:1 - Hours times in Acts 3:1 footnote do not become links - Fixed "SS" (Song of Solomon) references to become links - Correctly note last read after chapter tap on Book scree - Removed redundant double-quotes at beginning of verses

  • 6.4.2

    - Fixed where some Reading Plans' "continue reading" did not work - Adjusted iPad to not have window controls overlay app top-left button when running multi-window

  • 6.5 · 23 Jun 2026

    - You can now add your own prayers to the Today screen - Fixed an issue with selecting words at the end of a verse - Fixed some footnote scripture and "see note" references that weren't tappable

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