Sometimes the best Bible app is the one that gets out of the way. Armorer is a free, open-source web reader for the King James Version built for people who want nothing between them and the text — no ads, no commentaries, no pop-ups, no account required.^1
What sets Armorer apart is its intentional simplicity. The reading experience features infinite scroll that seamlessly loads the previous and next chapters as you read, a clean verse-level URL scheme (so you can bookmark or share any passage directly), and a fast keyword search powered by a client-side web worker — meaning it works instantly without server round-trips.^2 Navigation is intuitive: type a reference or browse through a concise table of contents for each book.
Built by Jon Winsley, a Senior Software Architect and open-source contributor, Armorer has been actively developed since January 2023 with over 100 commits on GitHub. The entire codebase is open source, reflecting a commitment to transparency and community contribution.^3
Why Armorer Stands Out: As a static web app, Armorer loads fast on any device with a browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. There's no download, no storage footprint, and no data collection. For readers who find feature-heavy Bible apps more distracting than helpful, Armorer offers a refreshingly focused alternative. It's the digital equivalent of picking up a physical Bible and just reading.
Platforms: Web (any modern browser) Pricing: Free (open source)
