Features & Capabilities

SourceView Bible is an innovative study tool that lets you read Scripture like a script. Four colors mark source roles—red for God, green for primary speakers, blue for supporting voices, and black for the Narrator—so you can follow who says what and even read aloud in groups. It supports smooth, page-free scrolling and calculated read times to help plan study sessions, all in the New Living Translation.

Beyond reading, it reveals data about the text. See who speaks most, word counts, and relationships between speakers, then create pie charts, bar charts, and word clouds to explore questions like who spoke most in Genesis or what words God uses with women. All visuals link back to the exact scripture. Optional features like the Spheres in-app purchase extend how Scripture informs a Biblical worldview with reference search, history, and bookmarks to navigate your study.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
SourceView Publishing LLC
Rating:
4.50
(51)
Version:
1.3.1 Last updated: 2018-07-13
Version code:
841599360
Creation date:
2016-09-07
Compatible devices:
Size:
46.69MB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-12
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Developed by:
SourceView Publishing LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sourceview-bible/id1114617271
Website:
http://sourceviewbible.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app’s innovative spheres-driven approach and its potential for deep Bible study, especially for group use, but repeatedly report issues with unlocking spheres, stability (crashes/freezes), and onboarding. Platform compatibility and pricing concerns also hinder adoption despite strong interest.
Pros
  • Innovative and unique Bible reading experience with the spheres concept.
  • Engaging and helps users understand biblical purposes and apply the text.
  • Clear speaker identification and helpful overviews enhance study.
  • Beautifully designed with strong potential for group studies and long-term reading.
Cons
  • In-app purchases for spheres are inaccessible or not working; users report dead links and no clear unlock path.
  • Frequent crashes and freezes disrupt reading and navigation.
  • iOS version requirement (11.3) is too high / compatibility concerns.
  • Navigation and onboarding are not intuitive; users want tutorials and better support.
Recent reviews
If you are looking to understand the Bible, this tool makes things very clear in knowing God’s purpose for all nations and all areas of society.
by To*****, 2025-10-16

I’m dying to read through the spheres, and traveling with the physical book is a struggle. I purchased the spheres but nothing happened when I did, I still can’t seem to access that feature 😫😭
by Ri*****, 2025-06-25

I love this spheres of society l but don’t know how to purchase it
by Su*****, 2021-02-02
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