Holy Bible King James + Audiov10.2.557

Released August 7, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a 0.39 star rating decline on Android, moving from 5.0 to 4.61. While core audio and content accessibility remain stable, the redesign of navigation elements introduced regressions that negatively impacted the user experience. The overall verdict is negative due to the immediate drop in sentiment following the release.

What changed

PerformanceFixed a stall when using 'Go to Verse' from the Verse of the Day
UXRedesigned word lookup sheet with a simplified copy menu
UXStudy Bible resource articles now open in a sheet overlay
PerformanceOptimized app startup speed
PerformanceGeneral stability improvements and internal updates

Reception

38/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Performance
The majority of feedback continues to praise core audio and content accessibility despite the rating decline.

What didn't

UX
backfired
Users report an inability to switch navigation styles on Android devices following the redesign.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisOctober 2, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.39 stars following the update, settling at 4.61. While general sentiment remains positive, users report specific regressions in navigation settings and persistent dissatisfaction with the absence of note-taking features. The current momentum appears stable as the majority of feedback continues to praise core audio and content accessibility.

-0.39 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (2)

Users report inability to switch navigation styles on Android devices post-updatelowversion-tied

Users express frustration regarding the lack of integrated note-taking functionalitylow

Marlvel takeaways

Address the navigation style regression on Android to recover the 0.39 star rating drop.
Prioritize the integration of note-taking features, as persistent user dissatisfaction remains a primary complaint.

Original release notes

- Fixed a stall when using "Go to Verse" from the Verse of the Day
- Word lookups get a cleaner sheet with a simpler copy menu
- Study Bible resource articles now open in a sheet
- Faster app startup
- Stability improvements and under-the-hood updates