# Pencil Bible: Study & Notes

> Bible study with handwriting, notes, highlighting and multiple translations.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.launchround.pencilbible](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.launchround.pencilbible)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.launchround.pencilbible`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Launchround
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 1,155
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-02
- **First published:** 2026-07-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 118 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.launchround.pencilbible)
- **Website:** [https://www.pencilbible.com](https://www.pencilbible.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pencilbible.com/privacy](https://pencilbible.com/privacy)

## Description

Your Bible, made personal.<br><br>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 a stylus.<br><br>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.<br><br>Whether you&#39;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.<br><br>14 translations free, forever:<br>Read NLT, NASB, AMP, TPT, KJV, ASV, WEB, OJB, WMB, DRA, LBLA, NBLA, RV1909, and NBV — completely free, with no paywall on God&#39;s Word. Premium translations, including ESV, NIV, CSB, and NVI, are also available.<br><br>Your Bible, your way:<br>• Draw, highlight, and annotate directly on Scripture<br>• Seamless on iPad and iPhone — annotate on both<br>• Jesus&#39; words in red<br>• Built-in search to find any verse instantly<br>• Dark Mode for late-night devotionals<br>• Left-hand mode and customizable fonts, backgrounds, and layouts<br>• Edit your Bible pages anytime — no need to start over<br><br>Perfect for:<br>• Daily devotionals and quiet time<br>• Sunday sermon and study notes<br>• Bible journaling, lettering, and creative worship<br>• Students and pastors taking margin notes<br><br>Free to read. Free to explore:<br>Read the Bible for 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.<br><br>Pencil Bible isn&#39;t just an app. It&#39;s your daily sanctuary, your digital journal, your space to meet with the One who wrote the Word.<br><br>The Word is alive. Now your Bible can be too. Download Pencil Bible today.

## Rankings

- #1,123,101 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.launchround.pencilbible.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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