Need someone to hear the gospel but don't speak their language? 5fish puts the story of Jesus in over 7,000 languages and dialects right in your pocket — making it one of the most comprehensive multilingual evangelism tools available on any platform.^1
Created by Global Recordings Network (GRN), 5fish offers free audio recordings, full-length films (including the Jesus Film via Cru), audio Bibles (via Bible.is, Biblica, and Davar Partners International), mini-series, and illustrated Bible stories — all downloadable for offline use.^2 Content ranges from the creation story through the life, miracles, and teachings of Jesus, designed especially for oral communicators who learn best through listening rather than reading.^3
The app is available on Android, iOS, and the web at fivefish.org. You can cast content to Chromecast, share via Bluetooth or social media, and even import MP3 files from an SD card. The user interface is available in over 30 languages, making it accessible to Christians worldwide who want to share the gospel cross-culturally.^4
GRN was founded in 1939 by missionary Joy Ridderhof in Los Angeles, who pioneered the idea of using audio recordings to reach people in their heart language. That vision has grown into a global network spanning over 30 countries.^5
Why Christians Love It"This is an excellent tool to share the gospel. Having recordings of Biblical accounts in over 6,500 languages is mind-boggling for the human mind, but with God, all things are possible! I had the pleasure of working with two missionaries who have been doing the recordings for decades and still pour their heart and soul in this project."^3
"This is an extremely helpful portal to scripture resources in many languages including audio recordings, illustrations, and in some languages even the Jesus film. It is easy to navigate and find what you need."^6
"I reckon any Christian in Australia should see a need to have 5fish on their phones because even in a country town, there's going to be a group of immigrants who don't have a lot of English, so you can play the gospel for them in their own language." — Christine Platt, CEO of GRN Australia^4
Notable- About 55,000 hours of audio are downloaded from the app each month by at least 20,000 users^7
- Celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022 with "The Year of 5fish" campaign^7
- Content includes recordings produced by missionaries over multiple decades across 30+ countries^5
- Featured on Google Play Store with well over 100K downloads and a 4.8-star rating^3
- Completely free with no ads — the app and all its content are offered at no cost, funded by donations^2
- Korean missionaries used 5fish to share the gospel with Kurdish people in Turkey, reporting "their heart was opened"^7
- Also used creatively in hospitals, at weddings with multilingual guests, and on Apache Indian reservations^8
