# The MacArthur Study Bible

> Welcome to the all-new Study Bible app from Grace to You.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gty.macarthurstudybible](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gty.macarthurstudybible)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gty.macarthurstudybible`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Grace to You
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 1,259,314
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (35,992 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2015-05-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 144 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gty.macarthurstudybible)
- **Website:** [http://www.gty.org](http://www.gty.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gty.org/about?tab=privacy](https://www.gty.org/about?tab=privacy)

## Description

The Study Bible Chrome extension offers a rich resource for understanding God's Word through the teachings of John MacArthur and Grace to You. It includes Bible texts in ESV, NAS, and KJV versions, combined with over 45 years of sermon audio covering the New Testament and portions of the Old Testament.

Users can listen to or read scripture, highlight passages, add personal notes, and bookmark verses. The extension also features study guides, articles, daily devotionals, and a year-long Bible reading plan with explanatory notes. An in-app purchase unlocks nearly 25,000 detailed MacArthur Study Bible comments, plus articles, charts, and maps, providing comprehensive Bible study support all in one place.

## Rankings

- #59,868 — Overall
- #163 — Books and reference (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.gty.macarthurstudybible.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise The Study Bible for its MacArthur notes, easy-to-use interface, and abundant study resources with offline/night reading capability. However, users report issues with the audio feature and occasional app bugs/crashes.

### Pros

- John MacArthur notes and verse-by-verse teaching are a standout feature.
- Easy to use with a clean, simple, readable interface.
- Rich study resources including notes, devotionals, and a strong search function with quick access to content.
- Night-time/offline reading capability, so you can read The Word without a physical Bible.

### Cons

- Audio playback does not work reliably.
- Occasional bugs that prevent the app from opening or cause crashes.

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