One of the most important parts of any Christian woman’s walk is studying the Bible. And in the age of smartphones and tablets, it has become so convenient to carry God's Word around in your pocket. There are many fantastic Bible apps that help you to explore your faith and establish daily rhythms of prayer and reflection. 

For every Christian woman looking to deepen her faith and be more regularly in the God's Word, there is a Bible study app to suit your needs. We’ll break down our suggestions for how to select a Bible-based devotional app and offer our picks for the best Bible apps for women available.

What Makes a Good Bible App for women?

When selecting a Bible study app to use, it is important to consider a few key questions. First, establish what kind of devotional app you are looking for. Are you looking for a simple and convenient way to access your Bible on the go? Are you looking for study materials or resources to help guide your devotional times? Perhaps you are looking for something to help you develop daily habits—of prayer, Bible reading, or meditation? Depending on what you’re hoping to accomplish using this new app, you be able to narrow down your search to what best meets your needs.

Second, learn who made the app you are considering. Were the Bible study apps created by a church or Bible institution you recognize? What version of the Bible are they using or referring to? Answering these questions will help you to determine that the Bible app is trustworthy and theologically sound.

Finally, consider the design of the app. When you download a new application, you want it to be one you will regularly use. Is the Bible app user friendly? Is it easy to store notes or bookmark favorite Bible verses? These elements will often determine whether an app will be something you reach for daily, or something you download and forget.

Additionally, consider who the Bible app was created for. Some Bible study apps, like the Blue Letter Bible app, are designed with deep theological study in mind. Some Bible apps, like the Verses for Bible Memorization app, are intended for a quick bit of readying for busy Christian women on the go. Knowing the audience the app is intended for will help give you a sense of what types of features you can expect.

Our Top Bible Study App Recommendations 

For this list we’re spotlighting some of our recommendations specifically for the best Bible study apps for women. These include best Bible devotional apps, audio Bibles, as well as apps designed to help Christian women set daily habits. For more recommendations for more general Bible apps (such as the YouVersion Bible app or the Blue Letter Bible app), explore our article, “Best Bible Apps”. 

She Reads Truth App

The She Reads Truth Bible app provides the best of both worlds. Read and annotate the entirety of scripture, in 7 Bible different translations, and take part in 12 different free Bible reading plans. With 77 total reading plans available to unlock, this daily devotional app offers excellent resources for any woman looking to make devotional time a part of her daily routine.

Key Features:

• Read the entire Bible in 7 major Bible translations
• Plently of study and reflection materials to gift shape to your Bible study times
• Free downloadable lockscreens with your favorite Bible verses

Echo Prayer

Looking to strengthen your prayer habits? The Echo Prayer app has you covered. Keep track of prayer requests, marked requests as answered, and set daily reminders for prayer times. When a reminder pops up, you can instantly click the “pray now” button to set a timer for the amount of time you want to spend talking with God.

Key Features:

• Completely free
• Log and keep track of your prayers
• Set daily reminders
• Share your prayer requests with others in your prayer life who are praying for you

Dwell Audio Bible App

The Dwell Audio Bible app can help to make your time in the Word more engaging. With high-quality dramatized readings of scripture (with different voice options), your daily time in the Bible can take place via audiobook. Perfect for those who struggle to focus on words on a page, or for those looking for a new way to hear the stories of scripture come alive. Dwell offers a seven day free trial so you can see if this devotional app is right for you.

Key Features:

• Audio Bible study app with dramatized reading with ambient music
• Mutliple translation options available
• Male and female Bible reading voices available

First 5

The First 5 Bible app was developed by Proverbs 31 Ministries and is designed to help Christian women begin their day in God's Word. Simply set a custom reminder to help counteract the distraction of everyday busyness. Once in the app, you can choose from a variety of thoughtful reading plans, each of which is designed to take only five minutes a day to complete.

Key Features:

• Set custom reminders to log in and read
• Access numerous free and quick Bible reading plan
• Save note and reflections right in the Bible study app

Closing Thoughts

With all the app options available on the app store, there are many wonderful Bible apps designed to help Christian women grow into a closer relationship with Jesus and a better understanding of the truth of God's word. We hope that these recommendations can help you to find the right resource to lean in to scripture and daily rhythms of faith.

In addition to these digital resources, it is important to have a Bible solely dedicated to helping you deepen your relationship with God through regular study. In these instances, the collection from Alabaster is a good place to start looking as you seek more ways to guide you along your journey.