By Feran, Founder of DigibleReviewed October 2026
Digible vs Pencil Bible
Choose Digible for
- Journal on the Bible page itself, with up to ten pages per chapter
- Notes with VerseBox, so Scripture drops into your notes without retyping
- Compare two translations side by side on a tablet
Choose Pencil Bible for
- Free reading in 15 translations
- Handwriting on iPhone as well as iPad
- One-time Lifetime purchase available, plus ESV, NIV and CSB to buy
Pencil Bible is an iPhone and iPad Bible app for handwritten notes with Apple Pencil. Reading is free in 15 translations; journaling needs a subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase, and some translations are sold separately.
Pencil Bible and Digible share a vision: writing and drawing on Scripture with Apple Pencil. Both are thoughtfully made, and the right choice depends on what you value most. Here is how they compare today. We checked Pencil Bible 3.0.57 on an iPad and its App Store listing on 10 October 2026; if something has changed since, let us know and we will update this page.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Digible | Pencil Bible |
|---|---|---|
| Handwriting on iPad | ||
| Handwriting on iPhone | ||
| Android app | ||
| Translations | 57 | 21 |
| Notes margin beside the text | ||
| Stickers, photos, shapes and text boxes | ||
| Streaks | ||
| Library and folders | ||
| Night mode | ||
| Several journal pages per chapter | ||
| Separate notes, outside the Bible | ||
| Drop a verse into your notes | ||
| Two translations side by side | ||
| Personalised study Paths | ||
| Home Screen widgets | ||
| Export to PDF | ||
| Full-text Bible search |
Our Verdict
Pencil Bible is a strong choice if you want free reading in many translations, handwriting on iPhone as well as iPad, or a one-time Lifetime purchase, and it adds adjustable line spacing, paper styles and full-text search. Digible is built around journaling on the page itself: up to ten journal pages per chapter, Notes with VerseBox for dropping in Scripture, two translations side by side, a 3D Bible you can decorate, personalised study Paths, and handwriting on Android tablets as well as iPad, all in one Pro subscription. If journaling and making your Bible your own matter most, Digible is a great fit.
Where Digible Excels
- Journal on the Bible page itself, with up to ten pages per chapter
- Notes with VerseBox, so Scripture drops into your notes without retyping
- Compare two translations side by side on a tablet
- A 3D Bible you can decorate and customise
- Personalised study Paths that build a multi-day plan around what you want to explore
- Handwriting on Android tablets as well as iPad
- Home Screen widgets and PDF export of your journals and notes on iPhone and iPad
- 57 translations in many languages
Where Pencil Bible Excels
- Free reading in 15 translations
- Handwriting on iPhone as well as iPad
- One-time Lifetime purchase available, plus ESV, NIV and CSB to buy
- Adjustable line spacing and lined, dotted or grid paper
- Full-text search across the Bible
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 57 Bible translations (including WEB, ASV 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
- What is the difference between Digible and Pencil Bible?
- Both let you write on Scripture with Apple Pencil. Pencil Bible offers free reading in 15 translations, handwriting on iPhone and iPad, and a one-time Lifetime option. Digible focuses on journaling on the page: up to ten journal pages per chapter, Notes with VerseBox, side-by-side translations, a 3D Bible you can decorate, personalised study Paths and handwriting on Android tablets as well as iPad, all in one Pro subscription. Checked October 2026.
- Is Digible free compared to Pencil Bible?
- Digible is free to download and to try: five chapters and three journal pages, then Pro unlocks everything. Pencil Bible keeps reading free in 15 translations and lets you journal on up to 10 pages before a subscription or Lifetime purchase. Checked October 2026.