For millions of people around the world, reading the Bible isn't an option — either because a written translation doesn't exist in their language, or because literacy itself is a barrier. Bible.is exists for exactly this moment: a free app that lets you hear, watch, read, and share Scripture in over 2,200 languages, with new ones added every month.^1
What makes Bible.is stand apart is the quality of its audio. These aren't robotic text-to-speech readings — they're fully dramatized, word-for-word recordings with voice actors, music, and sound effects that bring the text to life. You can download entire Bibles for offline listening (ideal for areas with limited connectivity), create custom playlists and reading plans, and follow along with synchronized text. The app also includes Gospel Films depicting the life and ministry of Jesus in over 700 languages, making it one of the most comprehensive multilingual Scripture resources available anywhere.^2
Bible.is is the flagship app of Faith Comes By Hearing, a nonprofit founded in 1972 by Jerry and Anet Jackson. What started as a small cassette tape lending library in Albuquerque, New Mexico grew from a missionary encounter on a Hopi reservation, where the Jacksons discovered that written Bibles went unused because many in the community couldn't read. That experience sparked a lifelong calling: record God's Word in every language so everyone can hear it.^3 Today, Faith Comes By Hearing has produced audio Bible recordings in more than 2,500 languages and is a member of the Forum of Bible Agencies International and the Wycliffe Global Alliance.^4
Why Christians Love Bible.is: "It stores the word on your heart. It's amazing how many times the scriptures come back to you when you need them. If used regularly it creates a huge platform in your heart for God to draw from when you need it. Parents! This is a great way to get the word into your children. We would play the Bible every night at bed time. Your kids will be bringing up scripture and growing in a Christian world view."^5 Another user shared, "I've been listening to the audio bible on this app for about 5 years on repeat. I love the background music and sound effects that complement what is going on in the reading. It's been a huge help for me to get into the word, as I don't have a long attention span to sit down and read a physical bible as often as I would like to."^5 Users around the world describe Bible.is as a lifeline — from commuters listening during long drives to missionaries sharing the Gospel with unreached communities in their heart language.^1
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Amazon Pricing: Free
