HolyBible K.J.V. is a reference app for iOS that provides a navigable, ad-supported digital version of the King James Bible.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users access the text to remove the friction of physical book navigation, relying on the app for quick, daily scripture reference without the cost of a subscription.
For Individuals seeking a digital, easily navigable version of the King James Version Bible for daily study.
What does it look like?
Key features
Book, Chapter, and Verse menu structure for direct text access.
Structured schedule for daily scripture engagement.
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free utility with no visible subscription or IAP gates.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
ThoughtFul
3 apps tracked · Reference
K.J.V. Holy Bible
HolyBible K.J.V. ProUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for HolyBible K.J.V.
How's the Reference market?
HolyBible K.J.V. maintains a niche position in the Reference category, holding chart spots like #38 Free in category 6006 (JM). The lack of IAP monetization signals a focus on utility-driven reach rather than high-ARPU study tools.
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Key takeaways for HolyBible K.J.V.
Where is it heading?
The reference app market is increasingly consolidating around tools that offer social sharing and integrated study notes, which puts HolyBible K.J.V. at risk of becoming a legacy utility. The app's stable, free-access model will likely retain its core base, but the lack of feature expansion limits its ability to capture new users who expect more interactive study experiences.
- The app remains in a maintenance-only cadence, which preserves its simple utility but prevents it from competing with modern, feature-rich study apps.
The SWOT
- Hierarchical navigation structure reduces friction for daily scripture retrieval.
- Free, unrestricted access to the complete KJV text sustains organic user acquisition.
- Implementation of basic personalization tools could increase session duration beyond simple navigation.
Next best moves
Audit user engagement with the reading plan because the app has been in maintenance mode for 234 days → identify if feature usage justifies a refresh
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is not just a weakness…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's feature set now includes a Reading Plan, while the competitive outlook has shifted to explicitly acknowledge the risk of user attrition due to a lack of feature iteration.
Bottom line
HolyBible K.J.V. serves as a stable, zero-friction utility, but the lack of feature iteration leaves it vulnerable to rivals that offer deeper study integration, meaning the current maintenance-only posture risks long-term user attrition to more feature-rich alternatives.
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