# Spectrum Bible

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id336014635](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id336014635)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id336014635`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wave Study Bible, Inc.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (327 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-19
- **First published:** 2010-04-12
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spectrum-bible/id336014635)
- **Website:** [https://spectrumbible.com](https://spectrumbible.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wavestudybible.com/pages/legal/PrivacyPolicy.html](http://www.wavestudybible.com/pages/legal/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Spectrum Bible is a simple offline Bible app for Chrome that puts multiple Bibles at your fingertips. It displays Greek and Hebrew alongside a spectrum of translations—from literal to paraphrase—color-coded to match translation style: blues for word-for-word, greens for phrase-for-phrase, and earth tones for thought-for-thought.

Designed for easy study, it works without internet and emphasizes clear comparison of translations. Built by a developer with theological training, it aims to be the 'AOL'—the simple one—while helping users understand how different translations relate to the original text.

## Rankings

- #85,307 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Spectrum Bible for its powerful side-by-side translation comparisons and original language tools, along with its intuitive interface and broad translation library. However, several users report instability after updates—crashes, freezes, and navigation issues—and some mention login problems and frustration with in-app purchases for extra translations. Overall, the app is highly valued by dedicated Bible students, though update reliability and pricing clarity are recurring pain points.

### Pros

- Powerful side-by-side translation comparisons across multiple Bible versions
- Access to original languages (Hebrew/Greek) with word meanings and context
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface with quick navigation and version switching
- Rich library of translations/versions with easy switching and strong study capabilities

### Cons

- Update-related instability: crashes, freezes, and navigation issues after updates
- Login/account access problems (being logged out or unable to reset password)
- Pricing and in-app purchases for translations and some content behind paywalls

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