Most Bible study apps are built for solo reading — open the app, read a passage, close it. But discipleship was never meant to happen alone. The Disciple Life app was designed from the ground up for one-on-one and small group study, connecting a mentor and mentee (or a small group) around shared Bible study guides so that growth happens in the context of real relationships.^1
Built by Grace Church of Mentor in northeast Ohio, the app reflects a church culture that has prioritized personal spiritual mentoring since its founding in 1979 — where every believer is encouraged to walk through Scripture with someone else, "from new birth to last breath."^2 The app brings this model into the digital age with shared study guides, the ability to exchange answers and progress between study partners, and free evangelism resources like Simple Christianity (included at no cost) designed for introducing someone to the gospel for the first time.^1
The Grace Discipleship Series — the content backbone of the app — continues to grow with studies like Foundations: Bible Truths for Christian Growth, The Walk: Everyday Spiritual Growth, Simply Blessed (revised second edition), and a dedicated Foundations for Students series available in three units or a bundle. The store has also expanded to include a Welcome to Our Family membership class workbook and a Disciple-Making Pathway brochure for churches.^3 All content is available in both English and Spanish, and the app supports ESV, NASB, KJV, and Reina Valera 1909 Bible translations.^4
Why Christians Love Disciple Life: "Great tool. Great biblical content. Fantastic functionality!!" one App Store reviewer wrote, calling it a "great tool to start a discipleship relationship."^5 The relational design consistently earns praise — users appreciate that it structures the discipleship relationship itself, making it easy for anyone to step into mentoring.
Platforms: iOS only (Android app no longer available on Google Play as of April 2026) Pricing: Freemium (free with first study guide included; additional study guides available as in-app purchases)
