The Best News Ever2.0.12 - App Store

The Best News Ever is a fresh, accessible Bible app that helps readers of all ages connect with God’s Word in a meaningful and understandable way. With full-text Scripture, modern design, and powerful tools like bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking, this app is ideal for personal study, devotional time, or teaching.

Unlike traditional translations that can be hard to follow, The Best News Ever is written in clear, simple language - averaging just 9.85 words per sentence. That makes it easier to understand and apply biblical truth, whether you’re a seasoned believer or new to the Bible.

Written by a a veteran member of Wycliffe Bible Translators and former New Living Translation copy editor, Jan Harthan, designed this Bible to be readable for children while still rich and meaningful for adults. After decades of missionary work and Bible teaching, Jan’s heart is to make God’s Word approachable to everyone.

App Features:
- Full-text Bible in modern, easy-to-read format
- Highlight and bookmark your favorite verses
- Add personal notes to reflect and remember
- Simple, clean design for distraction-free reading
- Ideal for personal use, Bible study, or teaching

Perfect for:
- Children and youth
- New believers
- Sunday school and homeschool lessons
- Anyone seeking clarity and connection in God’s Word

“Punching holes in the darkness”
The Best News Ever was created to combat biblical illiteracy and make Scripture engaging and relevant again. It’s not just a Bible app - it’s an invitation to a lifelong journey with God.

Whether you’re reading solo, with family, or in a small group, this app gives you the tools to stay grounded in truth and inspired by grace - every day.

Version History fixed Bible text formatting in Ezra and Nehemiah. 2.0.12 6d ago Fixed an issue that prevented changing fonts in Text Settings and could stop scripture scrolling after closing the menu. 2.0.11 Oct 6 Bug fixes. 2.0.10 Sep 15 Added a new female voice option for Bible audio playback. 2.0.9 Jul 15 Added playback speed controls for audio listening. 2.0.8 Jul 8 Added Bible audio listening with read-along verse highlighting and smoother chapter-to-chapter playback. 2.0.7 Jul 7 • General bug fixes and performance improvements to make the app smoother and more reliable. 2.0.6 12/11/2025 • Bug fixes
• Performance improvements 2.0.5 12/09/2025 • Verse of the Day — Start each day with a fresh verse delivered right in the app.
• General bug fixes and performance improvements to make the app smoother and more reliable. 2.0.4 12/09/2025 • Bug fixes and improvements to keep everything running smoothly. 2.0.3 11/20/2025 • Minor bug fixes 2.0.2 06/25/2025 • Minor bug fixes
• Performance enhancements to keep things running smoothly 2.0.1 06/18/2025 1.0.0 06/16/2025