By Feran, Founder of DigibleReviewed October 2026
Digible vs Olive Tree
Choose Digible for
- Full Apple Pencil support for handwritten annotation and drawing
- Purpose-built for Bible journaling on iPad
- Freehand drawing tools with pressure sensitivity
Choose Olive Tree for
- Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Windows)
- Extensive study resources and commentaries
- Large translation library with 100+ translations
Olive Tree is a mobile Bible study app with study resources, commentaries, and multiple translations. Cross-platform.
Olive Tree Bible App is a well-established cross-platform Bible study app offering a solid selection of translations, commentaries, and study resources. It is available on iOS, Android, and Windows, making it a versatile choice for readers who need Bible access across devices. However, Olive Tree focuses on reading and text-based study — it does not offer Apple Pencil annotation, freehand drawing, or a Bible journaling canvas. Digible fills this gap by providing a full creative journaling experience built specifically for iPad.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Digible | Olive Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil support | ||
| Built-in Bible text | ||
| Multiple translations | NLT, NKJV, KJV, CSB, NASB and more | 100+ |
| Freehand drawing | ||
| Highlighters & pen tools | Text highlights only | |
| Commentaries | ||
| Study resources | ||
| Two translations side by side | ||
| Digital stickers | ||
| Streaks & study habits | ||
| Customisable Bible covers | ||
| Windows app | ||
| Cloud sync | ||
| Night mode | ||
| Offline access | ||
| Clean, journaling-focused UI |
Our Verdict
Olive Tree is a solid all-round Bible study app with good cross-platform support and study resources. If you need a Bible app that works on Android, Windows, and iOS, Olive Tree is a great choice. But if you are an iPad user who wants to journal, annotate, and draw on Scripture with Apple Pencil, Digible is purpose-built for that experience and offers features Olive Tree simply does not have.
Where Digible Excels
- Full Apple Pencil support for handwritten annotation and drawing
- Purpose-built for Bible journaling on iPad
- Freehand drawing tools with pressure sensitivity
- Digital stickers for creative Bible study
- Streaks to build consistent study habits
- Customisable Bible covers for personalisation
- Clean, distraction-free UI focused on journaling
- Line breaks on chapters for better note-taking
- Handwriting on Android tablets as well as iPad
Where Olive Tree Excels
- Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Windows)
- Extensive study resources and commentaries
- Large translation library with 100+ translations
- Split-screen reading for comparing passages
Getting Started with Digible
If you're ready to try a purpose-built Bible journaling experience on your iPad, Digible is free to download and try, with Bible translations including the NLT, NKJV, WEB and BSB, and a journaling canvas on every chapter. Use Apple Pencil to write, draw, and annotate directly on Scripture. Plus, keep Notes with VerseBox, compare translations side by side, decorate your Bible, follow personalised study Paths and build a reading streak.
New to Bible journaling? Read our beginner's guide to Bible journaling or explore creative journaling ideas to get started. You can also browse our best Bible apps for iPad guide to see how all the top apps compare.
Study Methods to Try
No matter which app you choose, a good study method makes all the difference. Try the SOAP method for structured daily study, color coding to visualise themes across Scripture, or verse mapping to go deep on individual passages. Start with popular books like Psalms, John, or James — each includes journaling prompts and key verses to get you started.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Olive Tree support Apple Pencil annotation?
- No, Olive Tree does not support Apple Pencil annotation or freehand drawing on Scripture. Olive Tree offers text-based highlights and typed notes. For full Apple Pencil Bible journaling with handwriting and drawing, Digible is the better choice on iPad.
- Is Digible or Olive Tree better for iPad Bible study?
- For iPad-specific Bible journaling with Apple Pencil, Digible is the better choice — it is purpose-built for handwritten annotation, freehand drawing, and creative study. Olive Tree is a solid cross-platform Bible app with commentaries and study resources, but it lacks Apple Pencil support and journaling features.
- Does Olive Tree work on Android and Windows?
- Yes, Olive Tree is available on iOS, Android, and Windows. Digible runs on iPad, iPhone and Android, with the full handwritten journaling canvas on tablets. Olive Tree adds Windows and a deeper commentary library; Digible is the better choice if you want to write and draw directly on Scripture.