Apps for New Believers | Grow in Faith

First 5

A free daily Bible study app by Proverbs 31 Ministries that delivers short, book-by-book Scripture teachings each morning — designed to help women give God the first five minutes of their day before the noise of the world. Founded by Lysa TerKeurst in 2015, celebrating 10 years of ministry.

YourBible

Explore the Bible without barriers. YourBible simplifies scripture for non-Christians, offering accessible insights into themes and stories of Christianity.

Soulspace Prayer & Meditation

A Holy Spirit-centered Christian meditation app with daily Scripture-based guided prayers, 300+ topical meditations, Bible sleep stories, kids content, and a 'Bible in 100 Days' audio series — created by a tight-knit team from Westside Church in Bend, Oregon. Free daily meditation, no ads.

Pneuma AI

Discover your spiritual gifts with Pneuma AI, an app using AI for reflection and analysis, aligned with Biblical principles for deeper self-understanding.

Jesus Spoke

Jesus' words have shaped lives for thousands of years, and they still carry the same impact today. In a world full of noise and confusion, His teachings bring peace, clarity, and purpose.\ \ With Jesus Spoke, you can spend a few minutes each day with the words of Jesus, letting them speak to your heart in a creative way. This devotional is simple: read a passage, take time to reflect on what Jesus is saying, and respond through prayer or action.\ \ It’s not about doing more or knowing it all—it’s about letting His words draw you closer, one day at a time.\ \ Whether you're looking for guidance, comfort, or just a reminder of His love, this daily devotional helps you stay connected to the most captivating man who has ever lived.

Concise Bible

Explore the Bible with The Concise Bible, a user-friendly guide curating powerful Biblical moments to unveil its central theme - Jesus Christ as Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and King.

Join the Journey

A free daily Bible reading plan from Watermark Community Church with devotionals, guided spiritual practices, a weekly video podcast, and a kids' edition — designed to help you stay consistent in Scripture by reading in community, not alone.

Through the Word

A free nonprofit Bible app with 8-minute audio guides for every chapter in the Bible — 1,189 total — organized into 19 guided Journeys. Founded by pastor and former aerospace engineer Kris Langham, trusted by 150K+ daily listeners worldwide, and partnered with YouVersion. No ads, no fees, ever.

Lectio 365

A free daily prayer app from the 24-7 Prayer movement offering morning, midday, and night devotionals inspired by Lectio Divina. Follow the P.R.A.Y. rhythm — Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield — with 330K+ users worldwide. Created by Pete Greig, available in multiple languages.

Alpha

Alpha is an 11-week digital or physical course facilitating discussions about faith, life, and God. Designed to provoke enthusiasm and friendship.

Echo Prayer

A prayer app that helps you organize, track, and share prayer requests with reminders, small group sharing, church prayer feeds, and a focused "Pray Now" mode — now stewarded by The Parable Group to help you pray without ceasing.

The Bible with Nicky and Pippa

A free daily Bible reading plan from the pioneers of Alpha that guides you through the entire Bible in 365 days with warm commentary, audio narration by David Suchet, and three format options to fit any schedule — used by over 4.5 million people worldwide.

YouVersion Bible App

The most downloaded Bible app in the world — 710M+ installs, 3,500+ versions in 2,300+ languages, with reading plans, audio Bibles, guided prayers, and community features. Built by Life.Church. Always free.

Biblify.ai

Biblify.ai enhances your Bible reading with clear explanations and answers to your questions, plus quick bookmark access for easy navigation.

Safar Discipleship

A free one-to-one discipleship app guiding new believers through 30 biblical steps over 100 days — born from the explosive growth of Iran's underground church, created by Elam Ministries, now available in 9 languages and used by churches worldwide.

iBIBLE

Experience the Bible like never before with the free iBIBLE app. Animate and interact with Scripture through videos, quizzes, memory verses, and more. Download now.

Bible Answers AI

Free AI-powered Bible Q&A app that delivers scripture-backed answers to your faith questions in seconds. Unlimited questions, searchable history, shareable answers, and a web app — built to aid your study, not replace it.

Got Questions

The internet's most comprehensive Bible Q&A resource — 10,000+ articles reviewed for biblical accuracy by 200+ volunteer writers, translated into 205 languages, averaging 22M monthly pageviews. Founded in 2002 by S. Michael Houdmann. Free app with offline access on iOS and Android.

Disciple Life App

Bible study app built for one-on-one and small group discipleship — not solo reading. Created by Grace Church of Mentor (OH), it pairs mentors and mentees around shared study guides with free evangelism resources included. Available in English and Spanish.

Glorify

The #1 Christian devotional app — daily guided devotionals, Scripture-based meditations, worship music, audio courses, journaling, and community features. 20M+ downloads, backed by a16z and SoftBank. Complete your quiet time in 10 minutes. Free with optional Glorify Plus subscription.

Jesus Film Project App

Free evangelism app from Cru with 200+ films including the JESUS film in 2,200+ languages. Download for offline use, share via Chromecast, and start Gospel conversations anywhere — from remote missions fields to your own neighborhood.

The Chosen

Stream all seasons of The Chosen in the official app. Enjoy exclusives like the Aftershow, Bible Roundtables, and behind-the-scenes extras. Watch on any device.

Overflow Quiet Time Companion

Experience God's depth with Overflow, your quiet time companion. Enhance your spiritual connection alongside your favorite Christian apps. Based on Jesus Christ's teachings.

Following Jesus

Discover resources to help you know and follow Jesus, complementing the book "Following Jesus" by Samuel Deuth. Enhance your spiritual journey today.

BibleProject

Free animated Bible videos, podcasts, classes, and study tools from a nonprofit founded by Tim Mackie and Jon Collins. Traces biblical themes across the whole story of Scripture, available in 50+ languages. No ads, no paywalls — ever.

First15

A free daily devotional guiding over 1 million monthly readers through 15 minutes of Scripture, reflection, guided prayer, and curated worship music — designed to anchor your day in God's presence. A resource of Denison Ministries, founded by Craig Denison.

bible.ai

Voice-first Christian AI companion with Theology Mode™ (C.S. Lewis, Spurgeon, Tozer voices), personalized devotionals, and Scripture study across multiple translations. Founded by Leio McLaren in Gold Coast, Australia. Featured on NBC Nightly News. Nicene Creed statement of faith. Freemium; iOS only, Android coming soon.

He Reads Truth

The men's companion to She Reads Truth — a worldwide community reading God's Word together daily through 12 curated Bible reading plans per year, devotional content, a full-text multi-translation Bible, and the CSB He Reads Truth Bible. Co-founded by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. Based in Franklin, TN.

Lumen

Lumen makes God’s love and Scripture accessible through innovative tech, fostering deep faith and relationships while promoting open-source collaboration.

Bible Engagement Project

Bible Engagement Project provides free library of life-transforming curriculums for all ages, aimed at fostering lifelong faith and passion for the Bible.

She Reads Truth

A worldwide community of women reading the Bible together daily, with curated reading plans, devotional content, real-time community conversation, and beautifully designed printed guides. Founded in 2012 by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. Their CSB Bible has sold over 1 million copies.

Grow: Christian Social App

A free Christian social app combining an Instagram-like feed with devotional plans, worship music sharing, Bible verse image creation, and 7 Bible translations. Built by a young UK developer inspired at a conference in Colombia, with content from churches and organisations worldwide.

5fish

Explore the Story of Jesus in 7,000+ languages. Access free audio, films, and teachings for evangelism and learning about the Christian faith.

MessengerX

Free discipleship app from Messenger International (John & Lisa Bevere). Offers courses, ebooks, audiobooks, and daily teachings in 130+ languages across 240+ countries — entirely donation-funded.

The Word One to One

Explore the Bible with a friend using the Word One to One app. Journey through John’s Gospel and the book of Acts for a unique biblical experience.

One Minute Pause App

A free guided pause app by John Eldredge (Wild at Heart) that helps you reconnect with God in 1 to 10 minutes through short, audio-guided sessions with Scripture, breathing exercises, and multi-day programs like 30 Days to Resilient.

Scroll The Bible

A distraction-free Bible reading app that turns doomscrolling into Scripture scrolling. Features infinite scroll, red-letter edition, favorites, notes, search, and AI-powered study tools. Built by a 20-year-old indie developer. iOS only, freemium.

Harvous

A beautifully designed, open-source Bible notes app that puts your study notes first — organize thoughts in threads, auto-link scripture references, cross-reference passages, and share spaces with your small group. Built by a design engineer whose 10-year faith journey inspired Proverbs 25:2-driven toolmaking. Free to start, web-based with native apps in active development.

Sword of the Spirit

Renew your mind and break strongholds using the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—to defeat the enemy.

Marco Polo

A private, ad-free video messaging app for staying close to the people who matter most. Send videos back and forth on your own schedule — widely adopted by churches, small groups, and faith communities for ministering and connection.

Bible Bot

Get biblical wisdom and guidance with this AI-powered app, offering insights on diverse topics. Find Bible verses easily, dig deeper into chapters, and enjoy enhanced learning from multiple sources.