Introducing Axiom Bible - A Bible App That Gets Out of Your Way
I'm a pastor in Louisiana, and like most people in ministry, I've tried just about every Bible app out there. They all start the same way: you open the app to read a passage, and before you get to a single verse you're greeted by a carousel of reading plans, a social feed, devotional pop-ups, and enough graphics to make your phone feel like a magazine rack.
I didn't want any of that. I just wanted to open an app, read Scripture, and go about my day.
So I built one.
Axiom Bible is a free Bible reader for iOS that's built around one idea: simplicity. No social media integrations. No curated content feeds. No accounts to create. No ads. No tracking. Just the Bible, a few tools that actually help you study it, and a clean interface that stays out of your way.
What's Inside
Seven translations. Axiom Bible ships with seven public-domain and openly-licensed translations (with more on the way): KJV, ASV, BBE, BSB, Darby, WEB, and YLT. Switch between them instantly while reading or searching, no downloads, no waiting. All the text lives on your device from the moment you install the app.
Search that actually works. Type a reference like "John 3:16" or "II Corinthians 3" and go straight there. Or type a keyword and get results across the entire Bible with your search term highlighted and bolded so you can scan quickly. You can also filter results by Old or New Testament, or search only within your saved favorites.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. This is one of my favorite features. Tap-and-hold on any verse and you can pull up the corresponding entry from Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary, a trusted, public-domain resource that pastors and students have relied on for centuries. Nearly 4,000 commentary entries are bundled right into the app.
Historical Context powered by Apple Intelligence. For passages where you want more background, such as who wrote this, when, why, and to whom, Axiom Bible can generate historical context right on your device using Apple Intelligence. It runs entirely on-device, so nothing leaves your phone. You can adjust the length and tone (casual, pastoral, scholarly, or professional) depending on whether you're doing quick devotional reading or deeper study.
Favorites that sync. Swipe right on any verse to save it. Save single verses, ranges, or whole chapters. Your favorites sync across all your Apple devices through iCloud, and they're even indexed in Spotlight search so you can find them from your home screen.
Siri and Widgets. Ask Siri to look up a verse or open your favorites. Add a Scripture of the Day widget to your home screen. Use Shortcuts to build your own automations. The app plugs into the parts of iOS that make your phone actually useful.
Multi-select for study. When you're working through a passage, tap the select button to choose multiple verses at once, then copy, share, or favorite them all together. It's a small thing, but it makes a real difference when you're preparing a sermon or pulling together references.
What It Doesn't Have
No accounts. No social feeds. No reading plan guilt. No ads. No tracking.
The app is designed for people who already know what they want to read. It respects your time and your attention.
A Note on Supporter Tiers
Axiom Bible is free to use, including all versions of the Bible, Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary, and Historical Context. There's an optional "Axiom Supporter" subscription that unlocks a few extras such as custom app icons, full customization of the Historical Context feature, and a way to support ongoing development. Everything core to reading and studying Scripture is free.
Available Now
Axiom Bible is available on the App Store for iPhone. If you've been looking for a Bible app that just lets you read, I'd love for you to give it a try.