If you've ever wished your digital Bible felt more like the worn, hand-annotated one on your nightstand, Bible Tiles was built for you. Designed from the ground up for iPad with full Apple Pencil support, it's a Bible app that invites you to draw, write, highlight, and journal directly on the page — the way you would in a physical Bible.^1
Bible Tiles offers 40+ translations in 10+ languages, all available offline. Features include a full drawing toolkit with pens, highlighters, and brushes; typed notes with Apple Pencil Scribble conversion; a lasso tool for moving annotations; split-screen for comparing translations side-by-side; red-letter text; customizable fonts and layouts; and iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.^2 The app also recreates the feel of physical Bible tabs for quick navigation between books.
What sets Bible Tiles apart is its mission: it's a registered 501(c)(3) California nonprofit, and the app is 100% free — no ads, no subscriptions, no accounts, no data tracking. The project began as a solo passion project by developer Joseph Yaksich, born from frustration with clunky digital Bible interfaces and a desire to create something that felt less like software and more like an extension of a well-loved Bible.^1
Why Christians Love It"I love its minimal, aesthetic design — exactly what I've always wanted in a Bible app."^2
"I normally don't write reviews, but I had to for this app. This app is free and works great. There is another application out there you have to pay for and I don't think it's full of the features as this application."^2
"I am loving the app so far. I love the features of working and syncing across devices most of all... I am 100% satisfied and will take it as is. Thank you thank you!"^2
Notable- Structured as a 501(c)(3) public charity — all donations go directly toward securing more free Bible translations, app improvements, and Gospel outreach^1
- Currently available on iPad, iPhone, and Mac — drawing features are iPad-exclusive with Apple Pencil^2
- Collects zero user data and performs no tracking^1
- Developer actively engages the community on Reddit and Instagram^3
