WorkflowsBible App Publishing

Bible App Publishing

intermediateScripture Access

Taking a completed or in-progress Bible translation and making it available on mobile apps and digital platforms. Enables Scripture access for smartphone users.

INPUTSWhat you need to start

  • Completed or draft translation text
    Digital Scripture text in a supported format (USFM, USX, etc.)
  • Language code (ISO 639)
    Standardized language identifier
  • Translation rights / license
    Permission to publish the translation digitally

OUTPUTSWhat this produces

  • Bible app (Android/iOS)
    Published app available for download
  • Scripture available on YouVersion
    Translation accessible to billions globally
  • Offline Bible access
    Downloaded Scripture for no-internet environments

What comes next

Media to Movements Campaign
enables
Bible app content used in Media to Movements campaigns
Discipleship Resource Distribution
feeds into
Bible app is a key discipleship resource
Audio Bible Recording
enables
Bible app can host audio Bible recordings

Comes from

Bible Translation
feeds into
Audio Bible Recording
feeds into

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Steps

1

Prepare digital text files

Format Scripture text in USFM or other supported digital formats.

Tools
Paratext★
free
2

Configure app with Scripture App Builder

Set up app design, audio, study helps, and language settings.

Tools
Scripture App Builder★
free
3

Test app on devices

Test on Android and iOS devices for display and functionality.

Tools
Scripture App Builder
free
4

Publish to app stores

Submit app to Google Play and Apple App Store.

Tools
Scripture App Builder★
free
5

Submit to YouVersion / DBP

Submit translation to YouVersion and Digital Bible Platform for wider reach.

Tools
Digital Bible Platform
free
YouVersion / Bible.com★
free
Biblica / American Bible Society
free