new in 4.1: clearer Grace consent, honest private-writing status, and recovery when a journal page cannot save where You expected.
sit with the language beneath the verse.
undertext Bible is a quiet place to read the Bible next to its original words: Hebrew in the Old Testament, Greek in the New, and the Aramaic Peshitta beside it. one word at a time, each with its transliteration, a short gloss, and its Strong's number. tap any word to see what the English is standing on.
every word can be heard, too. Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic, each read aloud in a real recorded voice.
when You want to go deeper, Grace is an optional study companion grounded in the passage on the screen. when You choose send, undertext shares Your question, the passage in front of You with its original-language context, and from this sitting only, up to eleven recent messages and up to eleven of the verses You stopped at. the request goes to Claude from Anthropic, through Amazon Bedrock, and only after You give explicit permission. Your name, account, device identifier, and the rest of what You read are not part of the request.
when You choose the mic, Your spoken audio streams through Amazon Transcribe to make an editable draft. the draft does not go to Grace until You choose send.
keep what matters in a private journal and library. Your writing is kept in Your own private iCloud, or on this device when iCloud is not reachable, or held just until You close the app when neither is. the journal always tells You which of those is holding the page in front of You, and if a save does not go through, the words stay on the screen with a way to try again.
undertext is built for stillness, not speed. one verse fills the screen. nothing else asks for Your attention.
this iOS app includes iPhone and iPad, an Apple Watch verse-of-the-day glance, and Apple Silicon Mac availability through Designed for iPad. the App Clip opens one verse without an install. undertext TV remains a separate App Store app.
- read offline while a chapter remains in the app's cache.
- receive a single verse each day, at an hour You choose.
- switch between light and dark appearance whenever the room changes.
- search by word, reference, transliteration, or Strong's number.
- share a verse through the native iOS share sheet.
- tune type and haptics to how You like to read.
no account. no ads. no third-party tracking.
the first time You use Grace or voice search, Amazon gives this copy of the app a random ID, so those two features can be reached. it is not an undertext account. it holds no name, no email address, no advertising identifier, nothing You have read, and nothing You have written. it is never used for analytics, advertising, identifying You, or tracking.
Grace Pro is an auto-renewable subscription purchased through the App Store. monthly is $4.99 per month; annual is $39.99 per year. payment is charged to Your Apple Account at purchase. the subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel in Your Apple Account settings after purchase.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://undertext.org/privacy
I’ve tried a lot of Bible study tools, and this app stands out because it’s incredibly user-friendly while still offering real depth. It makes it easy to explore the original language, understand the context and intent behind each passage, and compare different theological perspectives without feeling overwhelmed. What used to take me much longer across multiple resources can now be done in one place, making Bible study more efficient and engaging.One thing I especially appreciate is that it respects user privacy. Unlike many apps today, it doesn’t track or collect your personal data, which makes using it feel much more trustworthy. If you’re looking for a Bible study tool that is both powerful and easy to use, I highly recommend giving this app a try.
Bible Study staple
Hurricane Strong
This is unlike any Bible app I’ve ever used.Being able to see the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic directly beneath the English text — word for word — completely changes the way I read Scripture. With a simple tap, I can see the meaning and pronunciation of the original language, which brings so much deeper understanding and context.What I love most is the simplicity. No clutter. No distractions. No endless features getting in the way. Just the Word, beautifully presented in a thoughtful and contemplative way.The app is fast, easy to use, works offline, and clearly built with incredible attention to detail.If you love going deeper into Scripture, this app is absolutely worth downloading.
Racist Hateful Creator
sonyxbox
The creator of this app, Matt Gennings, leaves hateful comments on black people’s instagram reels. His user name is matt_tv. Really ironic such a hateful person made a bible app and is a proud Christian. Hey Matt! WWJD buddy? Stop spreading and reenforcing hate! Stop putting people down and being mean. Jesus was an outspoken champion for the people that were different. He preached love and acceptance not belittling and publicly making fun of those who are different. There will be no place for you in the kingdom of heaven if you actually believe in Jesus and follow his teachings. I think you should be leaving comments asking people to be nice and to stop bullying for now on. Stop the hate. Be a real change in the world instead of making a virtue signaling app to look like a good person but in reality practicing hate and hurting actual humans. I’ve collected all of the comments you’ve left and am sending it to your supervisor at Apple. I will also make a public post about everything I’ve found and rally Twitter followers to pressure Apple to let you go. Have a good day and god bless
Developer Response
I want to be straight instead of defensive. This came across my feed, I didn't know who she was, and I carelessly treated it like a comedy thread and piled on with a comment about her appearance. That was thoughtless and unkind, and dressing it up as "just a joke" doesn't change how it landed. I've taken it down and I'm sorry. For what it's worth, race genuinely wasn't on my mind; I can see why it read that way given the thread, and I'm not saying that to excuse the comment, because the comment was unkind regardless. I'll be more careful about being someone who adds kindness instead of the opposite.
Understanding magnified
Zentriex
Absolutely phenomenal app for understanding the roots of the words and the actual meanings behind them. 10/10
undertext 4.1 makes privacy and recovery easier to see.
before Grace answers, she now tells You the exact context she receives: Your question, the passage and original words on the screen, and a small history from this launch. the request goes through Amazon Bedrock to Claude from Anthropic only after You choose send.
speaking stays in Your hands. Amazon Transcribe turns Your voice into an editable draft, and nothing reaches Grace until You choose send.
Your journal now names whether private iCloud, this device, or temporary memory is protecting the page. if a save fails, Your words stay visible and You can try again.
purchase approval that is still pending now says so instead of leaving You at a silent button. forgiveness writing gains a deliberate reset and a visible way to close the keyboard. motion quiets when Reduce Motion is on, and journal rows announce their actions to VoiceOver.
the light and dark appearance control remains where You expect it. no be-still mode is part of this release.
Version 4.1
The developer, Matthew Gennings, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More