English Standard Version - ESV for iPhone

ESV App for iPhone — Quick overview

The English Standard Version (ESV) app for iPhone delivers the full Bible in both readable text and narrated audio. Designed to be intuitive, the interface helps you jump quickly to books, chapters, and verses so study and devotion are more efficient. The app is available at no cost.

Notable capabilities

• Background audio playback so you can listen while using other apps or when your phone is locked
• Fast navigation and search tools to locate passages without delay
• Daily verse feature for brief moments of reflection and encouragement
• Offline access to the entire text and audio so you can use the app without an internet connection
• Easy sharing that lets you send verses to friends via messaging apps and social platforms

Listening and sharing made simple

Audio and text work together, allowing you to read along while listening. The player continues running even when the ESV app isn’t in the foreground, which is helpful for long listening sessions. When you find a verse that resonates, built‑in sharing options make it straightforward to pass it along to others.

Using the app without internet

Once the content is downloaded, all scripture and audio remain available offline. This makes the app reliable for travel, areas with limited signal, or when you want uninterrupted study time.

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