Most Bible apps try to do everything — reading plans, devotionals, social features, notifications. Mere Bible (formerly NeuBible) does the opposite. It strips away every distraction and delivers one of the most beautiful, focused Bible reading experiences available on iOS and the web.^1
Originally built by ex-Apple and Yahoo designers Kory Westerhold and Aaron Martin and praised by Fast Company as "a refreshing spark of intelligent app design," the app was acquired by Dwell App, LLC in 2023 and rebranded as Mere Bible in March 2026.^2 The name draws from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity — "mere" from the Latin for pure and unmixed — reflecting its philosophy: everything you need for reading Scripture, and nothing you don't.^4
Today, Mere Bible offers 12 translations — ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, CSB, NET, WEB, BSB, NVI, and RVR1960 — in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with highlights, bookmarks, inline notes, cross-device sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web, and a home screen widget.^1 A completely free app with no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no locked Bibles, supported by optional donations.^1
Why Christians Love It"It is tragic how neglected this app is despite being (easily) the best Bible reading experience out there. It's so clean, the text legible and a delight to the eyes, the browsing experience between books and chapters feel like a real physical Bible."^5
"Focus in a Land of Distraction — the NeuBible app is a refreshing spark of intelligent app design. In a market filled with apps that try to deliver bible plans and put layers of decisions between the user and the Word, NeuBible does its best to efficiently bring readers back to the Word."^5
"This is an absolutely incredible bible reading app. I especially like the formatting after pasting an item that you've copied, which includes the translation name in a very clean way."^5
Platforms: iOS, web (merebible.app), Mac (via iOS app sync) Pricing: Completely free, no paywalls or locked features. Optional donations accepted.
