Dwell: Audio Bible

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User Reviews for Dwell: Audio Bible

A must-have for every blind person

As a blind person, I've always looked for a good audio Bible. Several apps have audio, as a kind of nod to hearing the word, but even though they have several versions, the voice is rarely that good, there's no music, and accessibility of the app with VoiceOver, especially when using footnotes, is liable to change drasticly from version to version. This app is perfect in almost every way, except for reasons of time, like more books of the Bible, other translations, especially the CSB, please, and commentaries. I'd like just one other thing from the app, and that is footnotes. Whenever they are in a Bible, it makes understanding a lot easier. They can be spoken by the currently selected voice, and a toggle in settings can turn them on or off by default, and a toggle in the player can turn them on and off for the current queue. Also, I hope that a version like the Complete Jewish Version is recorded, so that I can know the actual pronounciation of the Hebrew and Greek names, along with the other advantages of having a Messianic Jewish Bible.

devinprater, Nov 28, 2018

Super Great App! 😃

Have had the Dwell app for a few months now and have been enjoying it immensely! I tried out the various options with the music and voices and found that I enjoy them all, but especially enjoy the default settings.I appreciate how they have it easily set up the have a Bible portion of the day, rather than just a verse and have it set so I can have a reminder each morning where I can just swipe and go straight there first thing when I wake up. 😊I also like how they have various study sections, reading plans, and even short portions set aside that you can listen to if you don’t have a lot of time.The only thing I would add to the app if I could is having the Word present in a written form as well when you’re listening to it, so you could follow along if you desired to. I figure this would probably slow down the app a bit, and is probably why they had chosen not to do so. I resolve it by having an additional Bible app that I can easily go to, since I can listen to Dwell and be in whatever other app I desire at the same time- which is super nice. 😊

Inklands, Nov 25, 2018

What an incredible app!!!

This is a truly amazing app! I have always struggled with getting into the word daily and this app transformed my life! Through this app I have been given a love for the word of God! I always enjoyed listening to God’s word but I always found the voices to be robotic and male. Having a female voice is so comforting because it sounds more like my own thoughts. I also just listened to the Jesus’s parables playlist and it was lovely to hear and meditate and Jesus’s words. Thank you so much for this wonderful app!One suggestion that I would have is when you are listening to a plan or a playlist that is reading from multiple places in Scripture having a pause between those different passages or maybe reading the reference before hand. I have found that it is difficult to decipher when one passage ends and the next begins. Also I would love if it was possible to download audio. It would be awesome if I could listen to it on the plane. Also the premium version was quite pricey but a price I am more then willing to pay. Again thank you so much for this app!

isouthatd, Jul 16, 2019

Thankful for Dwell!

Hello! I am on day 2 into listening to Dwell and wanted to share with you what an incredible blessing it has been! First of all, I am the owner of a podcast called Oh Hey Truth, to equip women to know the Word and know how to know it so that they can live it out in their lives! It’s target is 18-28 year olds. We heard about Dwell from several listeners and I finally decided to try it. IT IS AMAZING! Seriously. There was a need and y’all met it. I’m so grateful to have it and now to share it with our listeners. My second reason is that I have a very painful and all consuming disability that leaves me bed-ridden a lot. I listen to a lot of worship music and try other bible reading apps, but with the pain it was like fingernails on a chalkboard, you know. I really struggled the last 24 hours to get the pain under control with even the strongest of meds. Now, Dwell did not take my pain away BUT it was easy for me to listen to and was so soothing. The music and Rosie’s voice calmed my mind and my spirit. I am so grateful. I may sound like a quack, but I am not. I am just so so grateful that the Lord met me through your app. THANK YOU!

jillpfalser, Jul 27, 2019

Amazing for those who finding reading challenging

While I am fully capable of reading, I much prefer popping onto audible to listen to a book than to have one in hand. Similarly, this app has made the Bible’s words come to life in a new way and eliminates the distraction that often comes from having to personally read the Bible in my hands. Sometimes when I’m tired, I can listen to familiar passages instead of having to have a light on and make sure I’m alert enough to read it myself. I also enjoy keeping it on during outdoor walks or when I’m prepping dinner—and most especially when I’m worried or anxious. If you enjoy audible, then this app is your new best friend for knowing God in a more accessible and nourishing way. Highly recommend this app for adhd and dyslexic children as well. Late readers shouldn’t have to miss out on all God has spoken for them—and this app demonstrates this truth with such beauty and engagement. A real gift that our past generation couldn’t have fathomed.

joymichelleprice, Dec 16, 2020

Love it more than I thought I would!

I didn’t plan on purchasing a subscription when I first downloaded this because I haven’t been doing too well financially. However, I heard great things about this app and have been wanting to read the Bible but have very little time to actually sit down and read it (especially the way I want to) so I thought I’d give this a try with the intention of canceling after a week. As soon as I started in the book of Genesis, I loved it and decided this app would be a necessity to my lifestyle and a tool for my spiritual growth. So I couldn’t bring myself to cancel. I think this is well-worth the investment, especially if you’re like me and trying to get the word in whenever you can and as much as you can 💪🏼. I also highly suggest this for anyone who’s new to the Bible (I’m new) because of how simply and beautifully structured this app is. I can tell a lot of thought has been put into this app to spread the word of just how great our God is. 💛 I’ve tried other bible reading apps (free ones) but none of them stuck with me like this one does. I really love this app and will use this as a daily staple. Thanks, Dwell.

katbundoc, Aug 26, 2020

Dwell is the app I never knew I needed!

I read my Bible daily, but this app. I’ve LOVED being able to listed to my bible aloud. There are people in the Bible whose stories I’ve never much thought about, but hearing their stories read aloud has brought me to tears. Hearing the Bible was the only way the Hebrews and early Christian Church were exposed to the Bible. This app brings a little bit of that back to us and allows us to listen as they would have. This app has four voices to choose from. The graphics are beautiful. They have plans and playlists if you don’t know where to start. They have made long listen stories and passages like “Abraham’s Story” “psalm 119” and others you can choose to listen to if you find a block of time and can listen. They also have short listen passages for the time crunch. And if you like listening from start to finish, they have a library with every book of the New Testament and they are actively working on finishing up the Old Testament (currently there are 7 books: genesis, exodus, 1,2 Samuel, psalms, proverbs and Ecclesiastes).This app is so well done and I am thrilled with how it’s turned out!

MandaKay87, Jun 28, 2018

Innovative, Quality App

The Narrators are very good, they don’t over-do the reading, and they are smooth, consistent, and clear. The Dwell mode (repeating a chapter, book, or playlist) is probably my favorite feature as it allows you to really focus on a particular portion of Scripture for study, contemplation, or memorization. The pre-set playlists also set this app apart, as there are selections with messianic Psalms, or with only Psalms written by David, or with a compilation of Jesus’ parables. I don’t know if any other apps that offer these features, or that execute it so well. I also enjoy the yearly reading plan options with the choice of going straight through the Bible (Genesis through Revelation), or a mixture of Old and New Testament readings, and also the option of doing a seven day a week or a five day a week plan. All in all, I rate this app five stars.One suggestion that I have is that the developers made a reader option with all of the readers together almost like a dramatized version, but just switch to the female voice when a woman is speaking and switching between the male narrators during conversion. This would require no extra recording, only re-editing and re-arranging when certain voices are heard. This feature in other apps helps me to follow historical stories more easily and it holds my attention better than the traditional single-reader style.

MDCAproductions, Jul 29, 2019

Anguished Audio

I want to like this app. I really do. But the way in which the readings are done is very distracting. The phrasing is often unnatural and stilted, with constant pauses and inflections that interrupt the smooth flow and can make it hard to listen to without constantly thinking that something is not quite right at best and annoying at worst. Some speakers are better or worse than others, but if you’re looking to listen to a particular version of the Bible, as well as a particular version/accent of English, then you may be stuck with disappointing audio. And, I think this effect is even more noticeable if you’re trying to follow along with the written text as you listen. Then you not only hear how disjointed the phrasing and flow are, but seeing the flow of the text through punctuation really highlights the audio deficiencies. Also, in listening to Matthew in the ESV, read by Mark, I noticed a few occasions where words from the text were omitted (not critical words, but missing nonetheless) and where the way in which a word was stressed actually changed the meaning of the word, making it function as a different part of speech than what was intended. THERE SHOULD BE EDITING PROCESSES IN PLACE SUCH THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO MISSING WORDS FROM THE TEXT WHATSOEVER. THIS IS CRUCIAL. This can’t be a reliable tool if there are errors in it.

Tricksterinator, Sep 08, 2020

Wonderful tool for discipleship

There are so many positive things I could say about Dwell but a top three would be the following: First, Dwell is an app that has something to offer everyone. Whether you are just beginning a rhythm of regular Bible reading or are a lifelong Christian who desires a new, beautiful and accessible way to engage scripture, Dwell’s myriad reading plans, translations, devotional series, and interactive features (e.g., memorization mode, playback speed, read along, etc.) allow one to tailor the app to their individual needs. Second, Dwell is always evolving to become a better, fuller Bible reading experience. The recent update which implemented the “read along” feature changed the game. I used to need to grab my Bible, make sure it was the right translation, and then follow along that way. But now, I can listen and read along all in the app. I trust that the Dwell team will only keep revising and improving the app experience. Third, and most importantly, it is so evident that the Dwell team’s motivation for creating this app is that they love the Lord and, by way of this app, they want to enable and foster a love of Bible reading in others. The result is a wonderful tool of discipleship that is always improving and accessible to all people regardless of where they are in their journey of faith.I love this app so much, I can’t recommend it highly enough!

zcroonquist, Nov 28, 2021

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"One of my favorite apps out there. Another way to immerse myself in God's word." – Matt Chandler “I can’t begin to rave enough about Dwell and how formational it is.” – Ann Voskamp WHAT CAN I DO WITH DWELL? Listen Get access to the finest listening experience for the Bible, with 14 different voice options and 9 different versions to-date.

Dwell is always adding more! Read Along See and hear the Bible like never before with Dwell’s new read Along experience. Follow the text of Scripture as it scrolls down the screen, synchronized to the narrator’s voice. Re-Center Learn to silence the noise and confusion that swirls around you. Use Dwell throughout your day to refresh your soul and find your center. Sleep As we sleep, we are reminded that we are dependent creatures. The Lord renews and sustains us as we learn to rest in him. Doze off to the word of God being read over you using Dwell. Meditate Meditation on Scripture is medicine that heals our inattentiveness and awakens in us a longing for God. Use Dwell’s Repeat and Reflect feature to meditate on God’s word. Cultivate Growth in Christ does not happen by accident. This way of life must be intentionally cultivated daily. Use any of Dwell’s 75+ listening plans (+notifications) to stay rooted in scripture. Memorize Memorizing Scripture is key to an abiding life with Christ. Move the Word of God from the screen deep into your heart using Dwell’s Repeat and Reflect feature. Search & Favorite Keep your favorite passages close to your heart! Dwell makes it simple to search and bookmark verses so that you can easily return to them day after day. Browse & Discover Browse popular verses or curated playlists that include select verses by theme. Or take the traditional approach: pick your favorite book and dive in! Access all of the Bible online or offline by signing up for a free 7-day trial. Download Dwell now and transform the way you experience Scripture. OUR FREE 7-DAY TRIAL GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL OF DWELL: * Listen or Read Along to the Bible * Enjoy 14 distinct voice recordings of the Bible * 9 versions of the Bible, including ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, CSB, NRSV, NLT, NVI and the Message. * Search and listen to Scripture with ease * Explore the Bible like never before * Favorite passages you cherish * Get reminders to listen to the Daily Bible Verse * Download and listen to Scripture offline * Repeat and reflect on Scripture at any time * Layer intimate background music into your Scripture listening experience * Enjoy beautiful album art for every book of the Bible, Listening Plan, Playlist, Story, and curated Passage * Experience a clean, intuitive UI design, showcasing a dark color scheme to help you focus on what matters * Unlimited access to… * 75+ Listening Plans, e.g., The Bible in a Year, The Parables of Jesus, etc., that guide you through books or topics one day at a time * 260+ curated Passages of the most popular Bible verses - a wonderful place to begin if you’re unsure of where to start * 60+ Playlists that help you travel through Scripture by theme DWELL SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Dwell offers either an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time, “Lifetime” purchase of the app: • Dwell Annual: $39.99 per year (after free 7-day Trial) • Dwell Lifetime: $199.99 (one-time purchase) These prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Dwell subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Find our terms and conditions here: https://dwellapp.io/terms_of_service Find our privacy policy here: https://dwellapp.io/privacy_policy