# The Cepher

> A Comprehensive Restoration of Sacred Scripture

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cepher.cepherapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cepher.cepherapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cepher.cepherapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cepher Publishing Group
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 22,902
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (877 ratings)
- **Version:** 22.0.52
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2016-03-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cepher.cepherapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.cepher.net](http://www.cepher.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cepher.net/privacy-statement.aspx](http://www.cepher.net/privacy-statement.aspx)

## Description

The Cepher is a revolutionary sacred scripture app that restores much of what has been removed or misinterpreted in traditional Bibles. Featuring a transliteration approach that preserves original Hebrew names such as Yahuah, Yahusha, and Ruach Ha’Qodesh, it includes 87 books—combining the 81 canonized texts plus six historically significant works like Enoch and Jubilees. The app corrects common translation errors, restores lost chapters and verses, and maintains the authentic order of books as originally written.

Users benefit from powerful features including keyword search, note-taking with sorting, seven-color highlighting, a comprehensive Hebrew lexicon, and daily Hebrew prayers. Additional resources like weekly Torah portions and expert blog articles enrich the study experience. The Cepher offers a one-time purchase with all future updates included, providing a faithful and in-depth biblical study tool for scholars and believers alike.

## Rankings

- #410,672 — Overall
- #1 — Books and reference (Paid)
- #19 — Application (Paid)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.cepher.cepherapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Cepher app is appreciated for its faithful translation and restored original names, along with useful features like lexicon, highlighting, and notes. Users value its affordability and range of books. However, multiple users express dissatisfaction with the lack of an audio option to listen to scripture, intrusive ads, and significant bugs introduced by updates including crashes, navigation problems, lost notes, and failed cloud sync. Additionally, issues around device transfers requiring repurchase and a worsening search function are noted. Despite these, many find it a valuable resource for study.

### Pros

- Provides a translation close to the original text with restored Hebrew names and cities.
- Includes a good selection of apocrypha and pseudepigrapha at an affordable price.
- Offers features like a lexicon and ability to highlight and add notes to scriptures.
- Allows for searching words and phrases within the app.
- Is a valuable tool for daily Bible reading and spiritual study.

### Cons

- No built-in audio feature for listening to scripture, desired by multiple users.
- Excessive and intrusive ads, leading to poor user experience.
- App updates have caused issues like crashing, poor navigation, lost notes, and unreliable cloud syncing.
- Restricted ability to transfer or share purchased content between devices, requiring repurchase.
- Search functionality has worsened in recent updates, often failing to find books or chapters properly.

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