Scripture App Builder (SAB) is a free, user-friendly tool for creating contextualized Scripture apps for Android, iOS and the web – no coding required.

Ministries around the world have used Scripture App Builder to create over 2,600 Bible apps. You can build an app containing a complete Bible or New Testament, a single book, or even just a few verses or chapters.

Build apps without coding

Scripture App Builder guides you through the process of creating an app. Start with the Scripture and other resources you already have, and then choose how the app should look and what features it should include.

SAB can work with content from a variety of sources and formats, including:

  • Paratext files
  • Digital Bible Library bundles
  • Text files
  • Microsoft Word documents
  • PDF documents
  • Bloom books

You can also add fonts, icons, illustrations, audio files and synchronization information.

Share Scripture and Bible resources

Scripture App Builder is not limited to publishing a complete Bible or New Testament. You can create an app with the combination of Scripture and supporting resources that is most appropriate for a particular community.

  • Build an app for a Bible, a New Testament, a Bible book, or a selection of verses or chapters.
  • Add songs, stories, maps, illustrations and discipleship materials.
  • Include glossaries and Bible study questions.
  • Include multiple Bible translations in the same app.
  • Allow users to view two translations side by side or verse by verse.
  • Integrate with the YouVersion Platform so users can choose from hundreds of additional Bible versions.
  • Add Study Bible notes from the Bible Aquifer.

Include audio and video

Audio can be included in an app and synchronized with the Scripture text. As the audio plays, the corresponding text is highlighted phrase by phrase, helping users to follow along as they listen.

  • Include synchronized Scripture audio.
  • Create audio-only apps, including apps for Oral Bible Translation projects.
  • Add embedded videos, such as JESUS film or Gospel film clips.
  • Allow users to share verses with friends as text, audio or video.

Encourage interaction and engagement

SAB includes a range of features designed to help users return regularly to Scripture, explore what they are reading and interact with the biblical text.

  • Provide customized Bible reading plans.
  • Include a Verse on Image editor with a choice of photo backgrounds.
  • Show Verse of the Day and Daily Reminder notifications.
  • Allow users to highlight favorite verses.
  • Enable users to create bookmarks and add personal notes.
  • Add quizzes to encourage learning and interaction.
  • Optionally include an AI Assistant to help users explore Bible passages and suggest discussion questions.

Design for specific languages and contexts

Each app can be designed for a particular language, audience and cultural context.

  • Choose the app name, icon and splash screen.
  • Customize borders, colors and other visual elements.
  • Add a Contents Menu with locally designed graphics to help users find the resources they need.
  • Display a News Feed from your organization.
  • Translate the app’s user interface into the language of your choice.
  • Choose appropriate fonts and display complex scripts well.
  • Add links to your website and social media pages.

Share anywhere, online or offline

When your app is ready, you can publish and distribute it in the ways that work best for your audience.

  • Publish Android apps on Google Play.
  • Publish iOS apps on the Apple App Store.
  • Help users find the app when they search for their language.
  • Publish browser-based apps on your website.
  • Distribute apps offline from phone to phone.

Manage testing and analytics

  • Include analytics to help you understand how the app is being used.
  • Add an optional expiry date when testing newly translated Scripture.

Start building an app

Scripture App Builder is free to use—you can start building an app today.

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