ESV Bible user reviews, decoded

High confidence · 50 reviews analyzed · Based on 50 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Excited

Fresh user feedback skews excited. Users appreciate audio narration features provide a comforting and accessible way for users to engage with scripture daily and generous access to the full text and study resources without mandatory subscription costs builds strong user trust, but report dark mode implementation uses washed out colors that make text difficult to read in low light.

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 50

Confidence: high

The latest update addressed issues with empty playlists and themes, but core navigation and dark mode contrast complaints remain active in post-update feedback.

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.7/ 5
(29.5K)
Current version
4.7/ 5
-0.0 vs overall
(9.8K)
Main signal post-update: audio narration features provide a comforting and accessible way for users to engage with scripture daily.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

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Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Audio narration features provide a comforting and accessible way for users to engage with scripture daily
  • Generous access to the full text and study resources without mandatory subscription costs builds strong user trust
  • Fast and accurate indexing allows scholars and casual readers to navigate complex biblical references with ease
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Dark mode implementation uses washed out colors that make text difficult to read in low light
Request

Most requested

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