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title: "Pencil Bible: Journal & Study - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Your Bible, made personal.  Pencil Bible turns Scripture into a canvas. Highlight verses, sketch in the margins, journal your reflections, and let every reading become part of your story — all with th"
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# Pencil Bible: Journal & Study — United States
> Sermon Notes, Study & Drawing

![Pencil Bible App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/12/d6/ec/12d6ec5f-ae33-0c8a-007a-b1f06499fcb2/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-11-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Launchround](https://apptail.io/developer/launchround-suO)
**Category:** Reference
**Rating:** 4.2/5 (1,415 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.pencilbible.prod
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.0.57 (released 2026-10-10)
**Original Release:** 2022-03-08
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1612587185)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/pencil-bible-journal-study-VYrl/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/pencil-bible-journal-study-VYrl/united-states)

## Pencil Bible Description
Your Bible, made personal.

Pencil Bible turns Scripture into a canvas. Highlight verses, sketch in the margins, journal your reflections, and let every reading become part of your story — all with the natural feel of Apple Pencil.

Unlike iPad-only journaling apps, Pencil Bible works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad — annotate on your tablet at home, then pick up right where you left off on your phone. Your Bible study goes everywhere you do.

Whether you're deep in study, journaling a quiet morning, or capturing a sermon note in the pew, Pencil Bible is built for how you actually meet with God.

14 translations free, forever:
Read NLT, NASB, AMP, TPT, KJV, ASV, WEB, OJB, WMB, DRA, LBLA, NBLA, RV1909, and NBV — completely free, with no paywall on God's Word. Premium translations including ESV, NIV, CSB, and NVI are also available.

Your Bible, your way:
• Draw, highlight, and annotate directly on Scripture
• Full Apple Pencil Pro and PencilKit support
• Seamless on iPad and iPhone — annotate on both
• Jesus' words in red
• Built-in search to find any verse instantly
• Dark Mode for late-night devotionals
• Left-hand mode and customizable fonts, backgrounds, and layouts
• Edit your Bible pages anytime — no need to start over

Perfect for:
• Daily devotionals and quiet time
• Sunday sermon and study notes
• Bible journaling, lettering, and creative worship
• Students and pastors taking margin notes

Free to read. Free to explore:
Read the Bible free, forever. Annotate up to 10 pages at no cost — upgrade anytime for unlimited journaling. Your support helps us serve more believers around the world.

Pencil Bible isn't just an app. It's your daily sanctuary, your digital journal, your space to meet with the One who wrote the Word.

The Word is alive. Now your Bible can be too. Download Pencil Bible today.

Apple Pencil features require a compatible iPad. Annotations are available on iPhone without a subscription.

EULA: 

## Pencil Bible Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/b2/42/a7/b242a7d9-30df-9f66-b7aa-a462ab03a1ed/8.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/ea/09/cd/ea09cd98-cb89-3ca2-967a-36287cc41269/7.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/79/72/d4/7972d453-8f41-acab-f868-9f7d7153a337/3.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/0a/0d/08/0a0d088e-e90d-7d30-6b7c-d9a84a7bc26f/5.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/dd/07/d4/dd07d4de-c250-0a27-bd18-30c5b2a07372/4.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/e3/3d/3d/e33d3df8-b4b6-7996-d0ae-f13cc83f1e61/7.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/04/88/71/04887120-496c-2885-b95a-4d259bfb369a/6.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/77/a9/1e/77a91ecb-85a1-018c-beea-940a513dc0be/6.png/1242x2688.png)

## Pencil Bible Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 950 (67%)
- 4 stars: 155 (11%)
- 3 stars: 127 (9%)
- 2 stars: 58 (4%)
- 1 stars: 125 (9%)

## Pencil Bible Reviews in United States

### **--- "Payment"
I was so excited to finally find the perfect online Journaling Bible, I downloaded immediately. I’ve seen CSB and ESV as a highly recommended translations so I was sad to see I have to pay for those translations but I got over it and chose a free option. But what’s worse is that you only get to journal in 10 chapters at most for free, and since i’m not looking to have to pay in order to read my preferred translation or to journal in my Bible I am very disappointed.
-- a7hg9, 2025-01-04

### *---- "I have to pay!!???"
I have to pay to read the Bible!? I just wanted to use this as a way to study while I was out of the house but ig not. This is crazy. I shouldn’t have to pay money in order to study God’s word.
-- MKennaRaye, 2025-01-03

### ****- "Almost 5 Stars"
I like this bible journaling app so far…the only thing I would change is…that I wish there was a way to type notes out versus just writing them. I love the pencils for doodling but I do not love my handwriting for note taking and I like a cleaner look. If this was added than I would be a 10/10!
-- LeaMJennings, 2025-01-03

### ***-- "Love the app, but not the paying for versions"
I would absolutely use this app everyday as I’ve been looking for a bible app I can draw on but I read NIV and I feel like the word of God should be free and instead of making people pay you could add a tipping option.
-- andressz72, 2024-12-27

### ***** "Absolutely Love"
I absolutely love this app! I can take my bible everywhere.  I sit in church and listen to the sermons just writing away. I have had several people ask about my note taking then I share about the pencil bible app.  It’s been a game changer.
-- AlphaLobo7, 2024-12-26

### *---- "Horrible app"
It doesn’t let me write every time I try to write the screen moves
-- cubdhkiig, 2024-12-19

### ***** "Great concept - wish it was better"
Love that I can write while I read and make observations on the text without marking up a paper Bible. There are some glaring bugs though: - takes a long time loading - does not track well with my Apple Pencil - which is very frustrating. One other frustration -the free version does not let me work offline. I would be happy to pay for it if it was not a subscription.

Edit: I now give this 5-star for iPad. The developer has made significant improvements. This is now an awesome app. I paid for a lifetime subscription ($64 at the time) bc it has been that helpful for my Bible study! 🙌
I have no glitches and it tracks perfectly with my pencil. They’ve added options for highlight and note taking and made the layout easier. 
P.s. I’ve not yet tried the iPhone version.
-- Ctwag, 2024-12-19

### ****- "So Good. Only thing…"
So far this app has been great! Love the customization. However, if there are a lot of notes on one page it starts to get bogged down. Writing can become choppy. Not to say that is a deal breaker, because I will still be using this app. Just that it should be known. Possibly just a bug.
-- Archer Smitty Jr., 2024-12-15

### *---- "Doesn’t work on my iphone"
I just bought this, thinking I could write in it. I set it up in fonts. Went to a favorite chapter but it doesn’t write or make any kind of mark. Upon further looking, I saw no option to set up for making my own notes. It’s disappointing given reviews from others.
-- sonnymom3, 2024-12-05

### ***** "Love!"
I love that I can hand write on the pages, making notes. I wish more Bible apps were like this one!
-- Seriously??…, 2024-12-03

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## Pencil Bible In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| CSB | $9.99 |
| ESV | $8.99 |
| TPT | $12.99 |
| NVIP | $9.99 |
| Weekly | $0.99 |
| Yearly | $29.99 |
| Monthly | $3.99 |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 |
| NLT (New Living Translation) | $9.99 |
| NVI Santa Biblia (NIV Spanish) | $9.99 |


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