Bible reading plans on iOS - Revision history

N Reid: /* OliveTree Bible Study App */ trim re re-branding

2015-01-24T14:44:04Z

OliveTree Bible Study App: trim re re-branding

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	When you are reading a passage from your daily reading, there is a little tab in the top-right corner of the text window. Tapping that opens up a summary of the day’s reading, from which you can tap on a passage and open it. YouVersion automatically keeps track of the chapters you have read. When you have read the last chapter for the day, tapping the “next” arrow at the bottom re-opens the day’s reading, and shows you everything checked off. You access notes and bookmarks by tapping a verse (or multiple verses), and then tapping the little arrow icon that pops up. YouVersion also has a monthly calendar overview, with little dots on days that have unread passages. YouVersion allows you to “catch up” on your daily reading, by resetting the earliest unread to the current day. Together with the calendar overview, and the progress bar, it is sufficient for the task at hand. One unique feature is the ability to set up daily reminders to remind you to do your reading at the same time every day. In iOS 5, the alerts also show up in the Notification Center.		When you are reading a passage from your daily reading, there is a little tab in the top-right corner of the text window. Tapping that opens up a summary of the day’s reading, from which you can tap on a passage and open it. YouVersion automatically keeps track of the chapters you have read. When you have read the last chapter for the day, tapping the “next” arrow at the bottom re-opens the day’s reading, and shows you everything checked off. You access notes and bookmarks by tapping a verse (or multiple verses), and then tapping the little arrow icon that pops up. YouVersion also has a monthly calendar overview, with little dots on days that have unread passages. YouVersion allows you to “catch up” on your daily reading, by resetting the earliest unread to the current day. Together with the calendar overview, and the progress bar, it is sufficient for the task at hand. One unique feature is the ability to set up daily reminders to remind you to do your reading at the same time every day. In iOS 5, the alerts also show up in the Notification Center.
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	==OliveTree Bible Study App==		==OliveTree: The Bible Study App==
	[[File:OliveTree.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|OliveTree daily reading view]]		[[File:OliveTree.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|OliveTree daily reading view]]

	(~~Note: In 2012~~, ~~OliveTree changed the name of this app from Bible Reader to Bible Study App. You can read the announcement here:~~ [http://blog.olivetree.com/2012/10/08/the-bible-study-app/ ~~OliveTree Blog Announcement~~])		(This app was originally named BibleReader, and [http://blog.olivetree.com/2012/10/08/the-bible-study-app/ rebranded] in 2012.)

	While this is a commercial app, it has a large number of free modules, including the KJV and OliveTree’s free reading plans. It takes the unique approach of actually walking you through your daily reading. When you get to the end of the current passage (e.g. in the McCheyne plan, you read from four different places in the Bible each day), there is a button to tap to take you to the next passage, and when you get to the end, there is a big “Done” button to tap. At same time, the day's reading is automatically checked off as read. OliveTree has a built-in notes function which can back up to and sync with own servers, so your notes are always available to you within the Bible Study app on your phone (regardless of platform), on the web or on your desktop. In fact, with the recent release of their Macintosh Bible Study app, you can access all your notes and bookmarks on the desktop together with all your OliveTree-purchased modules.		While this is a commercial app, it has a large number of free modules, including the KJV and OliveTree’s free reading plans. It takes the unique approach of actually walking you through your daily reading. When you get to the end of the current passage (e.g. in the McCheyne plan, you read from four different places in the Bible each day), there is a button to tap to take you to the next passage, and when you get to the end, there is a big “Done” button to tap. At same time, the day's reading is automatically checked off as read. OliveTree has a built-in notes function which can back up to and sync with own servers, so your notes are always available to you within the Bible Study app on your phone (regardless of platform), on the web or on your desktop. In fact, with the recent release of their Macintosh Bible Study app, you can access all your notes and bookmarks on the desktop together with all your OliveTree-purchased modules.
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	OliveTree has gone a long way to make all of these potentially complex features as simple and as accessible as possible. For instance, to access your daily reading, tap on the little suitcase item, and then on “Reading plans”. If you haven’t yet created a plan, you will be able to do so here. Once you have a plan, you can simply tap on the “Continue Reading” button to start reading, and use the inline buttons to navigate through the entire day’s reading, and tap “Done” when complete. Everything will be checked off for you. If you have missed some days, tap “View List of Days” on the Daily Reading screen to see which ones need to be read, and then tap on the day you want in the list to start reading. Also on the Daily Reading screen is an overview of your progress. It is a thorough system, though it does seem to lack the ability to modify the plan once begun. However, it offers a quick way to mark off read passages via the overview, and since it automatically marks passages read as you read, this feature is less important than in some other apps.		OliveTree has gone a long way to make all of these potentially complex features as simple and as accessible as possible. For instance, to access your daily reading, tap on the little suitcase item, and then on “Reading plans”. If you haven’t yet created a plan, you will be able to do so here. Once you have a plan, you can simply tap on the “Continue Reading” button to start reading, and use the inline buttons to navigate through the entire day’s reading, and tap “Done” when complete. Everything will be checked off for you. If you have missed some days, tap “View List of Days” on the Daily Reading screen to see which ones need to be read, and then tap on the day you want in the list to start reading. Also on the Daily Reading screen is an overview of your progress. It is a thorough system, though it does seem to lack the ability to modify the plan once begun. However, it offers a quick way to mark off read passages via the overview, and since it automatically marks passages read as you read, this feature is less important than in some other apps.
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	=Conclusion=		=Conclusion=
	So, which do I recommend?		So, which do I recommend?

N Reid: Enscriptured seems to be gone for good

2015-01-24T14:35:57Z

Enscriptured seems to be gone for good

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	Accordance does not track your reading, so you would have to keep track yourself. It only offers two free reading plans. Accordance has one nice feature, namely that the day’s reading is on the same screen as the list, so it’s all in one spot, reached by tapping on the bookshelf icon and choosing “Devotionals” from the main Library page, and then tapping on the plan you want to read. It automatically opens to the current calendar day’s reading, but you can navigate backward to catch up. Accordance has flexible note-taking capabilities (including syncing to the latest desktop version), as well as highlighting of both verses and words.		Accordance does not track your reading, so you would have to keep track yourself. It only offers two free reading plans. Accordance has one nice feature, namely that the day’s reading is on the same screen as the list, so it’s all in one spot, reached by tapping on the bookshelf icon and choosing “Devotionals” from the main Library page, and then tapping on the plan you want to read. It automatically opens to the current calendar day’s reading, but you can navigate backward to catch up. Accordance has flexible note-taking capabilities (including syncing to the latest desktop version), as well as highlighting of both verses and words.

	~~:'''''2012 update:''' for further options on Accordance, see note on [[#Enscriptured\|Enscriptured]] at end of this page.~~
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	* A few apps do the [http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/warrenton_bible_fellowship_warrenton_va/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. '''[http://www.appszoom.com/iphone-developer/erik-mankarios_jloyb.html Wordmark]''' by Erik Mankarios is free with ads ($1 ad-free), '''[http://www.bimza.com/bible-10.html Bible 10]''' by Bimza is $2, and '''[http://biblemarks.opsrc.com/ Biblemarks]''' by Michael Piscatello is free but now requires iOS 8.		* A few apps do the [http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/warrenton_bible_fellowship_warrenton_va/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. '''[http://www.appszoom.com/iphone-developer/erik-mankarios_jloyb.html Wordmark]''' by Erik Mankarios is free with ads ($1 ad-free), '''[http://www.bimza.com/bible-10.html Bible 10]''' by Bimza is $2, and '''[http://biblemarks.opsrc.com/ Biblemarks]''' by Michael Piscatello is free but now requires iOS 8.
	~~<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014~~
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->
	* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
	* '''[http://emaildevotionals.com/ emaildevotionals.com]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://emaildevotionals.com/ emaildevotionals.com]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.
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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	Contributed by [[Jon Glass]], December 27–29, 2011 on the CATUG blog, [http://macsnmin.catug.org/ Of Macs -n- Min], and condensed by Neville Reid.		Contributed by [[Jon Glass]], December 27–29, 2011 on the CATUG blog, [http://macsnmin.catug.org/ Of Macs -n- Min], and condensed by Neville Reid.
	~~Enscriptured was recommended~~ by ~~David Voth in 2012~~.		Other links added/updated by Neville Reid 2015.

	[[Category:Bible Software\|IOS Bible Reading Plans]]		[[Category:Bible Software\|IOS Bible Reading Plans]]

N Reid: /* External links */ for Grant Horner system, replace app that is no longer available

2015-01-24T14:24:44Z

External links: for Grant Horner system, replace app that is no longer available

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	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* ~~'''[http://truthproclaimed.com/2011/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed. This does the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or~~ the [http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/warrenton_bible_fellowship_warrenton_va/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. ~~As of 2014 it may still be working~~ but ~~is no longer supported~~.		* A few apps do the [http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/warrenton_bible_fellowship_warrenton_va/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. '''[http://www.appszoom.com/iphone-developer/erik-mankarios_jloyb.html Wordmark]''' by Erik Mankarios is free with ads ($1 ad-free), '''[http://www.bimza.com/bible-10.html Bible 10]''' by Bimza is $2, and '''[http://biblemarks.opsrc.com/ Biblemarks]''' by Michael Piscatello is free but now requires iOS 8.
	<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014		<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->		* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->

N Reid: /* External links */ update link for Grant Horner

2015-01-24T14:06:46Z

External links: update link for Grant Horner

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	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/2011/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed. This does the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or the [http://~~www~~.~~wbfva~~.~~org~~/~~files~~/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. As of 2014 it may still be working but is no longer supported.		* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/2011/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed. This does the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or the [http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/warrenton_bible_fellowship_warrenton_va/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. As of 2014 it may still be working but is no longer supported.
	<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014		<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->		* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->
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	==Other resources==		==Other resources==
	*[http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/12/31/bible-reading-plans-3/ Bible Reading Plans] – review by Justin Taylor with many links to alternative plans		*[http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/12/31/bible-reading-plans-3/ Bible Reading Plans] – review by Justin Taylor with many links to alternative plans
			*[http://www.wbfva.org/2015-bible-reading-plan Bible Reading Plans] from Warrenton Bible Fellowship
	*[http://ht.ly/s6LB3 Bible reading record] – printable list of chapters for anyone who prefers to use paper		*[http://ht.ly/s6LB3 Bible reading record] – printable list of chapters for anyone who prefers to use paper

N Reid: reinstate updated version (reverting did not resolve the MediaWiki display issue)

2014-12-30T11:01:59Z

reinstate updated version (reverting did not resolve the MediaWiki display issue)

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	*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]		*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]
	*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]		*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]
	*[http://www.youversion.com/~~mobile/iphone~~ YouVersion]		*[http://www.youversion.com/ YouVersion]
	*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]		*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]

	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/~~category~~/~~apps~~/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed~~; this~~ does the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre~~. As of 2012 it has two new alternatives: the McCheyne plan and a chronological sequence~~. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based.		* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/2011/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed. This does the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. As of 2014 it may still be working but is no longer supported.
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance.		<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014
			* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->
	* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
	* '''[http://~~freegroups~~.~~net/groups/emaildevotionals~~/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://emaildevotionals.com/ emaildevotionals.com]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.

	==Other resources==		==Other resources==

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2014-12-30T10:25:50Z

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	*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]		*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]
	*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]		*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]
	*[http://www.youversion.com/ YouVersion]		*[http://www.youversion.com/mobile/iphone YouVersion]
	*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]		*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]

	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/~~2011~~/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed~~. This~~ does ~~the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or~~ the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based~~. As of 2014 it may still be working but is no longer supported~~.		* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/category/apps/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed; this does the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. As of 2012 it has two new alternatives: the McCheyne plan and a chronological sequence. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based.
	~~<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014~~		* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance.
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. ~~-->~~
	* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
	* '''[http://emaildevotionals~~.com~~/ emaildevotionals~~.com~~]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://freegroups.net/groups/emaildevotionals/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.

	==Other resources==		==Other resources==

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update links

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	*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]		*[http://www.laridian.com/iphone/ Laridian PocketBible]
	*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]		*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]
	*[http://www.youversion.com/~~mobile/iphone~~ YouVersion]		*[http://www.youversion.com/ YouVersion]
	*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]		*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]

	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/~~category~~/~~apps~~/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed~~; this~~ does the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre~~. As of 2012 it has two new alternatives: the McCheyne plan and a chronological sequence~~. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based.		* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/2011/06/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed. This does the McCheyne plan, a chronological sequence, or the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based. As of 2014 it may still be working but is no longer supported.
	* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance.		<!-- THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 28 DEC 2014
			* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance. -->
	* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
	* '''[http://~~freegroups~~.~~net/groups/emaildevotionals~~/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://emaildevotionals.com/ emaildevotionals.com]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.

	==Other resources==		==Other resources==

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2013-12-31T11:14:46Z

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	* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
	* '''[http://freegroups.net/groups/emaildevotionals/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://freegroups.net/groups/emaildevotionals/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.

			==Other resources==
			*[http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/12/31/bible-reading-plans-3/ Bible Reading Plans] – review by Justin Taylor with many links to alternative plans
			*[http://ht.ly/s6LB3 Bible reading record] – printable list of chapters for anyone who prefers to use paper

	=Credits=		=Credits=

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	:'''''2012 update:''' for further options on Accordance, see note on [[#Enscriptured\|Enscriptured]] at end of this page.		:'''''2012 update:''' for further options on Accordance, see note on [[#Enscriptured\|Enscriptured]] at end of this page.
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	==PocketSword==		==PocketSword==
	[[File:PocketSword.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|PocketSword]]		[[File:PocketSword.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|PocketSword]]

	Pocketsword is Open-Source, based on the [[Eloquent\|Sword Project]], and uses its modules. Using the Sword repositories in the App (Under “More” and “Daily Devotionals”), you can download several reading plans (I found seven across four repositories). The options are rather limited, but PocketSword does have at least the McCheyne and Chronological reading plans, two popular Bible-in-a-year plans. PocketSword has adequate verse highlighting features, and can take full advantage of all the commentaries that Project Sword has to offer, so it is not lacking in the Bible study department either. However, as of 2011, it lacks any sort of note-taking or progress-tracking ability.		Pocketsword is Open-Source, based on the [[Eloquent\|Sword Project]], and uses its modules. Using the Sword repositories in the App (Under “More” and “Daily Devotionals”), you can download several reading plans (I found seven across four repositories). The options are rather limited, but PocketSword does have at least the McCheyne and Chronological reading plans, two popular Bible-in-a-year plans. PocketSword has adequate verse highlighting features, and can take full advantage of all the commentaries that Project Sword has to offer, so it is not lacking in the Bible study department either. However, as of 2011, it lacks any sort of note-taking or progress-tracking ability.
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	==Blue Letter Bible==		==Blue Letter Bible==
	[[File:BLB.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Blue Letter Bible–day view]]		[[File:BLB.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Blue Letter Bible–day view]]
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	BLB also has one more, unique feature. Under Preferences, there is a screen, where you can backup, restore and share your backup files. This is done locally via the Bonjour web server feature that Apple has built into the iOS system. This means that BLB becomes a local web server, accessed like any web site in your computer's web browser. On the Macintosh, Safari makes this feature very accessible. First turn on web serving in BLB, then in Safari on your Mac, click the “Bonjour” item in the bookmark bar, and find your iPhone, from which you can download and upload backup files. If you ever have to restore BLB to its factory settings, you could easily restore your progress. Because it’s local, you don’t need to be online to access your data, unlike some other apps. If it offered both online and local backups, it would lead the pack in flexible back-ups. As it is, it is on par with the rest, although I find its novel approach rather refreshing.		BLB also has one more, unique feature. Under Preferences, there is a screen, where you can backup, restore and share your backup files. This is done locally via the Bonjour web server feature that Apple has built into the iOS system. This means that BLB becomes a local web server, accessed like any web site in your computer's web browser. On the Macintosh, Safari makes this feature very accessible. First turn on web serving in BLB, then in Safari on your Mac, click the “Bonjour” item in the bookmark bar, and find your iPhone, from which you can download and upload backup files. If you ever have to restore BLB to its factory settings, you could easily restore your progress. Because it’s local, you don’t need to be online to access your data, unlike some other apps. If it offered both online and local backups, it would lead the pack in flexible back-ups. As it is, it is on par with the rest, although I find its novel approach rather refreshing.
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	==ReadingPlan==		==ReadingPlan==
	[[File:ReadingPlan-overview.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|ReadingPlan Overview view]]		[[File:ReadingPlan-overview.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|ReadingPlan Overview view]]
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	As for tracking progress, RP also has a feature I’ve not seen elsewhere. Since some reading plans have you reading in multiple portions of Scripture at the same time, the Progress screen shows the progress for each book of the Bible individually. One last feature adds a nice touch to complete the picture. At the bottom of the Settings screen is a dimmer slider, so you can dim the screen before you start reading, without opening the Apple Settings app. For those who like to read in bed, this is a real bonus feature, especially for those Bible apps that don’t have a night-time setting. Lastly, there is extensive help built into the app.		As for tracking progress, RP also has a feature I’ve not seen elsewhere. Since some reading plans have you reading in multiple portions of Scripture at the same time, the Progress screen shows the progress for each book of the Bible individually. One last feature adds a nice touch to complete the picture. At the bottom of the Settings screen is a dimmer slider, so you can dim the screen before you start reading, without opening the Apple Settings app. For those who like to read in bed, this is a real bonus feature, especially for those Bible apps that don’t have a night-time setting. Lastly, there is extensive help built into the app.
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	=The Finalists=		=The Finalists=
	[[File:Laridian-plan.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Laridian Pocket Bible daily reading view]] [[File:Laridian-prefs.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Laridian PocketBible reading plan preferences]]		[[File:Laridian-plan.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Laridian Pocket Bible daily reading view]] [[File:Laridian-prefs.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Laridian PocketBible reading plan preferences]]
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	Like all top-tier Bible apps, it has note-taking and bookmarking capabilities. All of this can sync to their servers for safekeeping and syncing.		Like all top-tier Bible apps, it has note-taking and bookmarking capabilities. All of this can sync to their servers for safekeeping and syncing.
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	==Mantis Bible Study==		==Mantis Bible Study==
	[[File:Mantis.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Daily reading view for Mantis]]		[[File:Mantis.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Daily reading view for Mantis]]
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	Unfortunately, Mantis has decided to lock your data to one device. In other words, you can only use your modules and sync your data to one iOS device at a time. If you upgrade it, you have to ask them to move your account info to your new device. Worse, if you own an iPhone and an iPad (or iPod Touch), you cannot sync your data and modules between them. The worst aspect of this is that if you have purchased modules on one device, you would have to repurchase to use them on another. Mantis is the only company to be so stringent in their terms. I have heard that they are looking into changing this, and i hope they do.		Unfortunately, Mantis has decided to lock your data to one device. In other words, you can only use your modules and sync your data to one iOS device at a time. If you upgrade it, you have to ask them to move your account info to your new device. Worse, if you own an iPhone and an iPad (or iPod Touch), you cannot sync your data and modules between them. The worst aspect of this is that if you have purchased modules on one device, you would have to repurchase to use them on another. Mantis is the only company to be so stringent in their terms. I have heard that they are looking into changing this, and i hope they do.
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	==YouVersion==		==YouVersion==
	[[File:YouVersion-plan.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|YouVersion daily reading view]]		[[File:YouVersion-plan.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|YouVersion daily reading view]]
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	When you are reading a passage from your daily reading, there is a little tab in the top-right corner of the text window. Tapping that opens up a summary of the day’s reading, from which you can tap on a passage and open it. YouVersion automatically keeps track of the chapters you have read. When you have read the last chapter for the day, tapping the “next” arrow at the bottom re-opens the day’s reading, and shows you everything checked off. You access notes and bookmarks by tapping a verse (or multiple verses), and then tapping the little arrow icon that pops up. YouVersion also has a monthly calendar overview, with little dots on days that have unread passages. YouVersion allows you to “catch up” on your daily reading, by resetting the earliest unread to the current day. Together with the calendar overview, and the progress bar, it is sufficient for the task at hand. One unique feature is the ability to set up daily reminders to remind you to do your reading at the same time every day. In iOS 5, the alerts also show up in the Notification Center.		When you are reading a passage from your daily reading, there is a little tab in the top-right corner of the text window. Tapping that opens up a summary of the day’s reading, from which you can tap on a passage and open it. YouVersion automatically keeps track of the chapters you have read. When you have read the last chapter for the day, tapping the “next” arrow at the bottom re-opens the day’s reading, and shows you everything checked off. You access notes and bookmarks by tapping a verse (or multiple verses), and then tapping the little arrow icon that pops up. YouVersion also has a monthly calendar overview, with little dots on days that have unread passages. YouVersion allows you to “catch up” on your daily reading, by resetting the earliest unread to the current day. Together with the calendar overview, and the progress bar, it is sufficient for the task at hand. One unique feature is the ability to set up daily reminders to remind you to do your reading at the same time every day. In iOS 5, the alerts also show up in the Notification Center.
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	==OliveTree Bible Study App==		==OliveTree Bible Study App==
	[[File:OliveTree.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|OliveTree daily reading view]]		[[File:OliveTree.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|OliveTree daily reading view]]
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	OliveTree has gone a long way to make all of these potentially complex features as simple and as accessible as possible. For instance, to access your daily reading, tap on the little suitcase item, and then on “Reading plans”. If you haven’t yet created a plan, you will be able to do so here. Once you have a plan, you can simply tap on the “Continue Reading” button to start reading, and use the inline buttons to navigate through the entire day’s reading, and tap “Done” when complete. Everything will be checked off for you. If you have missed some days, tap “View List of Days” on the Daily Reading screen to see which ones need to be read, and then tap on the day you want in the list to start reading. Also on the Daily Reading screen is an overview of your progress. It is a thorough system, though it does seem to lack the ability to modify the plan once begun. However, it offers a quick way to mark off read passages via the overview, and since it automatically marks passages read as you read, this feature is less important than in some other apps.		OliveTree has gone a long way to make all of these potentially complex features as simple and as accessible as possible. For instance, to access your daily reading, tap on the little suitcase item, and then on “Reading plans”. If you haven’t yet created a plan, you will be able to do so here. Once you have a plan, you can simply tap on the “Continue Reading” button to start reading, and use the inline buttons to navigate through the entire day’s reading, and tap “Done” when complete. Everything will be checked off for you. If you have missed some days, tap “View List of Days” on the Daily Reading screen to see which ones need to be read, and then tap on the day you want in the list to start reading. Also on the Daily Reading screen is an overview of your progress. It is a thorough system, though it does seem to lack the ability to modify the plan once begun. However, it offers a quick way to mark off read passages via the overview, and since it automatically marks passages read as you read, this feature is less important than in some other apps.
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	=Conclusion=		=Conclusion=
	So, which do I recommend?		So, which do I recommend?
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	*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]		*[http://mantisbible.com/ Mantis Bible]
	*[http://www.youversion.com/mobile/iphone YouVersion]		*[http://www.youversion.com/mobile/iphone YouVersion]
	*[http://www.olivetree.com~~/iphone~~/ OliveTree Bible Study App]		*[http://www.olivetree.com/ OliveTree Bible Study App]

	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==

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	==Alternatives not tested above==		==Alternatives not tested above==
	* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/category/apps/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed; this does the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. As of 2012 it has two new alternatives: the McCheyne plan and a chronological sequence. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based.		* '''[http://truthproclaimed.com/category/apps/bible-bookmarks/ Bible Bookmarks]''' by Truth Proclaimed; this does the [http://www.wbfva.org/files/professor_grant_horners_bible_reading_system.pdf Grant Horner reading system], which takes you through ten lists of books by genre. As of 2012 it has two new alternatives: the McCheyne plan and a chronological sequence. It is day-based (Day 1, Day 2…) rather than calendar-based.
	*{{anchor\|Enscriptured}} '''[http://www.enscriptured.com ~~Enscriptured~~]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance.		* {{anchor\|Enscriptured}}'''[http://www.enscriptured.com EnScriptured]''' by Chris Roberts allows you to tailor-make your own reading plan. This can be saved, printed or imported into Accordance as a User Tool, as explained [http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8733 here]. From the Mac, the user tool can then be synced to an iOS copy of Accordance.
	*'''[http://freegroups.net/groups/emaildevotionals/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.		* '''[http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan biblestudytools.com]''' offers several different reading plans online, covering the whole or key parts of the Bible. You can start at any date, read online or otherwise, and record your progress on the site.
			* '''[http://freegroups.net/groups/emaildevotionals/ emaildevotionals]''' offers twice-daily devotional emails from CATUG member Don Ruhl, taking you through the Bible each year.

	=Credits=		=Credits=