# Coptic Bible

> The Coptic Bible app is a Reader App comprised of all the surviving Coptic texts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xpproductions.copticbible](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xpproductions.copticbible)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.xpproductions.copticbible`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mina D. Makar
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 15,940
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (129 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-29
- **First published:** 2021-07-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xpproductions.copticbible)
- **Website:** [http://www.stshenouda.org](http://www.stshenouda.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://minamakar88.wixsite.com/coptic-applications/bible](https://minamakar88.wixsite.com/coptic-applications/bible)

## Description

The **Coptic Bible** Chrome extension by the St. Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society offers a complete digital Reader App containing all surviving Coptic biblical texts in every known dialect. This app provides the foundational texts of all Coptic literature and enriches the user experience by including corresponding Greek and English references for easier study and comparison.

Key features include the ability to read and navigate comprehensive Coptic Bible texts, bookmark and highlight verses, take notes, copy and share passages, and perform powerful searches and filters throughout the entire Bible. The app supports dynamic settings with light and dark modes for comfortable reading and includes rare, never-before-published Coptic texts, making it an essential tool for scholars, students, and readers interested in Coptic studies.

## Rankings

- #474,418 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Coptic Bible app for its extensive texts in multiple dialects and languages, and its dual-column layout which aids study. The visual design and font receive praise. However, users face issues with missing books like Ezra and Maccabees, bugs in dialect switching, and challenges with the multi-column format making text hard to read over long passages. Lack of Arabic language support and minor verse numbering errors are also noted. Overall, the app is valued but would benefit from these improvements.

### Pros

- Provides a comprehensive reference to the Coptic Bible texts in different dialects.
- The dual or two-column format for viewing texts is appreciated by many users.
- Includes multiple languages aligned with the Coptic tradition, aiding comparative study.
- The layout, text, and font design are praised as excellent and aesthetically pleasing.
- Users find the app very helpful for accessing and studying the Bible.

### Cons

- Some books are missing, such as Ezra, Nehemiah, and Maccabees, causing user dissatisfaction.
- There are bugs or issues when switching between main and parallel lines in certain Coptic dialects like Sahidic.
- The multi-column format makes the text too small and squished for long reading, reducing readability.
- There is no Arabic language support which some users request.
- Verse numbering, especially in Psalms, has errors or needs correction.

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