Scourby YouBible

Scourby YouBible


Text and Audio Synced Together


$19.99

5.9.6for iPhone, iPod touch
6.5
298 Ratings
Litchfield Associates Ltd, Inc
Developer
1.1 GB
Size
May 24, 2023
Update Date
#67
in Entertainment
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About Scourby YouBible

Thy Word is a lamp unto thy feet and a light unto thy path. Psalms 119:105

The Scourby You Bible App is ranked number 1 by Theology Degrees. The 5.3.0 Version is for IOS devices 8 and Higher. The Scourby audio, newly re-mastered, is downloaded directly to IOS device. No internet connection is required. The App is resolutely designed and functionally useful, with an efficient user interface (UI) enabling users to redeem their time and to enjoy their Bible Study. The App has a Bimodal presentation with Text and audio Synced together. Studies show hearing and reading increase understanding, comprehension and memory. It’s a perfect Bible companion, and Alexander Scourby is the Voice of the Bible. The Chicago Tribune wrote Scourby has “the greatest voice ever recorded” and is the “best audio Book narrator, bar none”.

The core app comes with:

• The entire Bible narrated by Alexander Scourby, over 70 hours of audio.
• The Bible reader.
• Easy to Navigate Hamburger Menu with a clean UI.
• Full search engine, by Book, Chapter, and verse, or by word(s).
• Bookmark your favorite Bible verses.
• History page tracks all Bible verses read.
• Bible verse of the Day.
• Settings page.
• Different font selections
• Adjust the font size from small to large by a taping icon in the Bible reader.
• Help page with both text and video tutorial.
• Maps of the holy land during Bible days.
• Video page with instruction videos of all features.
• Video About the story of the King James Bible.
• Video about why the King James Bible is still the best translation.
• Day and Night Mode.
• Volume Control and mute button.
• Stop, start, fast forward, or back up
• Jesus Words in Red, Blue or Regular
• Electronic Bookmark that takes the reader\to where they left off.

Additional features below are available as in-App purchases:

• One of a kind Playlist permitting users to create custom playlists of favorite Bible verses. Once in the playlist, users can move verses around in order of their choosing. The app will play back the verses with text and audio synced together. No other app can do that.
• Three different Bible Reading plans. Standard Reading Plan from Genesis through Revelations. Users can select various time periods to read through the Bible.
• Chronological Reading Plan.
• The very popular Robert Roberts Reading Plan.
• Cloud backup and restore, permitting users to back up all their Bible app Data. If app data is not backed up and saved, there’s no way to restore it when users get a new device. Therefore, it’s recommended that users create an iCloud backup and restores feature if user create a lot of app data.
• Audio Speed control, permitting users to speed up or slow down the audio.
• Loop/repeat, permitting users to loop verse, verses, Chapter and even a Book.
• Sleep timer can be set from 10 to 480 minutes (8 hours) permitting users to listen to the Bible while sleeping.
• Note feature. Users can create notes, import Bible verses into notes and then select Bible verses and notes to share with others, and or print.
• Social media sharing. Users can share Bible Verses and notes, on social media. Users can also share their playlist with users who have the Scourby Bible App.
• 1 month free trial on all in-app purchases.

Three Bible verses about the Hearing of the Word:

1. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, Revelation 1:3
2. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” - Romans 10:17 KJV
3. “Blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it.” - Luke 11:28


The You Bible app will be your most valued app. Listen to it every day and let it become a Lamp unto Your Feet, and a Light unto your Path. Many blessings as you listen to his word.
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.9.6

Last updated on May 24, 2023
Old Versions
Fixed bugs related to Reading Plan.
Fixed pick a place to start feature.
User can pick a place to start and it will end at Book of Revelation.
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Version History
5.9.6
May 24, 2023
Fixed bugs related to Reading Plan.
Fixed pick a place to start feature.
User can pick a place to start and it will end at Book of Revelation.
5.9.5
Jun 29, 2022
Bug fixes
5.9.3
May 13, 2022
Bug fixes
5.6.5
Feb 26, 2022
Stability and Security Updates
Changed App to a Subscription-based Model. Added Chronological and Robert Roberts reading plans. Speed control now has an easy-to-use slider. Loop single verse, multiple verses, Chapter or Book. Social media sharing now includes sharing the playlist, so that's no longer an individual purchase. Loop and repeat individual verses to multiple verses. Loop with chapter or Book. The note feature now has a sharing feature and printing feature.
5.6.4
Feb 21, 2022
Stability and Security Updates
Changed App to a Subscription-based Model. Added Chronological and Robert Roberts reading plans. Speed control now has an easy-to-use slider. Loop single verse, multiple verses, Chapter or Book. Social media sharing now includes sharing the playlist, so that's no longer an individual purchase. Loop and repeat individual verses to multiple verses. Loop with chapter or Book. The note feature now has a sharing feature and printing feature.



5.0.9
Jan 16, 2020
Minor Bible verse updates as follow:
- Fixed blank button title issue (Book of Psalms and its abbreviations) in Book Chapter and Verse Search section.
- Updated 22 verses and their corresponding audio files in the Book of Psalms Chapter 119
5.0.7
Dec 4, 2019
Updated the following verses:
Genesis 22:1
Psalm 119:105
Colossians 2:14
II Timothy 3:3
5.0.5
Nov 20, 2019
Bug fixes and improvements to performance and stability.
5.0.4
Nov 4, 2019
- Version 5.0.4 includes putting an adjustment for users to choose the pause time between the Bible verses. The selection is in the app settings page. The selection (in seconds) are 1, .75, .63, .50, .25.
5.0.3
Oct 14, 2019
1. Upgraded the Bible App to Apple IOS 13.
2. Upgraded line spacing for IOS 13.
3. Fixed the font sizing so the entire verse was present when font was on the largest size font.
4. Per user's request did the following: we put a slight pause between the Bible Verses to give the users a little time to process what verse being read before going to the next verse.
5. Added two additional slower speeds for the audio speed control. With 1 being normal narration speed: users now have slower speeds of 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 instead of just 0.8. The faster speeds are the same.
6. Fixed a number of bugs from the previous version due to the audio upgrade in 5.0.2 per user feedback in the following verses: Galatians 4:21, Galatians 4:31, Genesis 22: verse 1 and 2 and 3, Corinthians 6: 11 and 12, 1 Peter verse 3: 1 and 2, Hebrews 11:26, Colossian 2:9, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 6:21, Ephesians 49, 11 Timothy 55, Ephesians 3: 1 and 2.
5.0.1
Jul 3, 2019
1. Integrated new re-mastered audio into iPhone and iPad Apps.
2. Upgraded the audio and text sync functionality as well as text highlighting.
3. Upgraded App to iOS 12 and iPhone X family UI compatible.
4. Upgraded Facebook and Twitter Integration.
5. Upgraded E-Mail Integration.
6. Upgraded highlighted section tap selection.
7. Upgraded setting screen change.
8. Updated Video URL in Help Menu.
9. Upgraded App Icons with Scourby Color Photo.
10. Upgraded Scourby Splash Screen change Color Photo.
11. Change the side menu Text.
12. Word Search highlighted and text changes.
13. Updated feedback email address.
4.0.2
Jun 27, 2017
- Sleep Timer feature has 10 minutes and 20 minutes as extra options;
- Improved loading time for searching and opening book-chapter-verse;
- Fixed bug where the top progress bar was missing;
- Minor fixes and improvements;
4.0.1
Jun 2, 2017
4.0.1 What’s New
- Remastered Audio - Every verse of the Scourby audio bible has now been remastered​ using the latest Audio editing software and the Scourby Audio in now state.
- Data Backup - User now have a choice to back up their ​all app ​data​ including playlists, history, reading plan, bookmarks, notes etc, ​All data can be backed up to the iCloud​ and then restored​ at ​a ​touch of a button.
- Automated Backup - ​ ​Set your data to back up every 10 minutes​, just set it and forget it.
- Data Restore - If you lose your phone, ​lose your data or buy a new iPhone or iPad, you can now ​easily ​restore all of your data​ that was on your device from the Cloud.​
- Landscape Support - Now users can use the app in​ both​ horizontal​ and vertical​ mode.
- Book/Chapter/Verse Search Update - ​Completely new and easy to use search interface to make searching mush easier and faster.
- Audio Speed Setting - ​Users now have a choice to implment a New, on the fly, audio speed control that will speed up or slow down the Scourby Audio right from the Bible Reading screen, without going into settings. ​
- Font Size Hot button - New​,​ ​on the fly, ​font size​ ​hot button ​now allows users to change font size of Bible verses in the Reading Screen​, without going into settings.
- Playlist Sync - ​Users can now sync playlists between all devices.
- Playlist Sharing - ​Users can now share playlists with friends​ and family​ who also have the app on their devices.
- Jesus’ Words in Blue - ​ Users now have a choice to put Jesus’ words ​in either Red or ​ high contrast (blue).
- Notes Sharing - ​Users can now share their notes with Bible verses with friends ​and family via email or Facebook.
- Start Reading Plan Anywhere -​Users can now select a default reading plan like before or start the reading plan from the Book, Chapter and Verse of their choosing from either Old Testament or New Testament. ​
- Sleep Timer Change - ​Users now have a bigger selection of timing settings of 30, 60, 120, 240 & 480 minutes.
- Add Verses to Top or Bottom - ​Users can now select new Bible verses ​on the playlist or History settings to appear at the top or bottom of the list.
- Add playlist to Top or Bottom - ​Users can now select a new Playlist to appear at the top or Bottom on the Playlist screen.
- Vertical Space - ​A space has been put in after each verse in ​Playlists and Reader ​making it easier to read.
- App Wide Electronic Bookmark - The app now remembers which screen you were on when you closed it & puts you back ​in the same screen in your next session.
- ​New In App Purchases for Data Back up and Audio Speed Control. Audio plays at one regular default speed in normal use.
- Various Fixes and Improvements
2.4.2
Aug 13, 2015
Fixes:
- Playlist Verse Builder fixes
2.4.1
Aug 4, 2015
New Features:
- Implemented Create Playlist from Bookmarks
Fixes:
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
2.4
Jul 17, 2015
New Features:
-Implemented My Groups feature
-Implemented 4th font size option: Extra Large
-Implemented Filter field for playlist screen
-Implemented "Add to Playlist" on Book, Chapter & Verse search screen
-Implemented new features to press & hold menu
-Help videos now integrated with the help page

Improvements:
-Added the Select button to Reading Plan reader screen
-Added Share button to Reading Plan reader screen
-Replaced Notes button with Playlists button on reader screens.
-Added the option to loop entire chapter to Loop button
-Newly added Bookmarks are now added to the top of Bookmarks list

Fixes:
-Book Label on Chapter&Verse roller screen is now aligned properly
-Book, Chapter and Verse labels are now properly aligned on Adding screen
-Longer verses are no longer look truncated on Bookmarks screen, we added ellipsis
-Fixed issue with blank screen when using Word Search button on reader screen
-Fixed Timer not getting canceled after going to Reading Plan screen
-Fixed Text Font not being applied on several text screens
-Fixed incorrect Index data
-Fixed Reading Plan Started popup showing up after clearing Reading progress
-Fixed non refresh problem if on Reading Plan screen and progress is cleared
-Fixed incorrect behavior when using tap&hold on a verse that was previously selected via Select tool
-Fixed Matthew 18:8 verse to be all in Jesus' red letters
-Fixed bolding issue in search results list on Word Search screen
-Fixed incorrect branching behavior when playing audio on custom playlist and going to Bible playlist screen
-Fixed issue so that newly created playlists are added at the very top.
-Fixed issue on My Notes screen with missing Book name, Chapter and Verse number if added from search results list
-Fixed visibility of selected verse on Reader screen if using certain text sizes and tap and hold FF or REV is used.
-Fixed incorrect time showing in playlists header when adding verses
-Removed extraneous verse numbers from John 10
2.3.1
May 1, 2015
BOOMARKS, NOTES, NEW HOT BUTTONS FOR READER PAGE,
2.3
Mar 13, 2015
New features:

1. Implemented Notes feature
2. Implemented Favorites feature
3. Implemented Select mode on reader

Fixes:

Menu icon is now marked active in specific scenario
Search result number are not retained in the testament label
Fixed crash on Word Search screen
If Scourby is reading My Reading Plan it stops once arrived on Bible screen
Read verses are all highlighted grey after being read
Verse being read while Reader is unlocked is now highlighted
Fixed Viewing daily verse crash
Fixed index roller up rotation [iPad only]
Fixed display when using horizontal view [iPad only]
Selecting multiple verses on Word search runs smoothly
My Settings, Jesus's words in Red is now enabled upon build installation
Added "Create Playlist" to action sheet when verses are pressed and held
2.2.5
Jan 20, 2015
• Selected verse is scrolled properly on reader screen.
• Number of search results is no longer retained in the testament label after clearing the search criteria.
• When reading My Reading Plan Scourby stops when Bible screen is opened.
• Verse being read while Reader is unlocked is highlighted in the reading plan
• All the verses are highlighted grey after being read in the reading plan.
• Application does not crash on Word search screen.
• When font size is changed in settings it affect the font size in search result screen.
• Updated build number on settings screen to have all the relevant information.
• In hamburger menu Bible button is renamed to KJV You Bible.
• Added two buttons to enable filtering by testament in the word search screen.
• Application does not crash when viewing daily verses.
• Fixed Misc crashes.
2.2.4
Dec 17, 2014
•Text is getting cut off on verses.
•Screen Zooming adaptation.
•Large spaces are present on the apps.
•Checkbox does not appear on Settings screen.
•Extra slider buttons appear on settings screen.
•Back arrow vs. Menu button appears on history screen.
•If Action button option Add To playlist is canceled, it clears selections on Word search screen
•Once Times is selected, it triggers Loop Current Playlist.
•If on reading plan screen and in settings reading plan progress is cleared, null displays instead of the date on reader plan screen.
•Scrolling selected verse to the top is not working correctly.
•Once chosen a verse from My History screen, the Reader screen should always have Back arrow in left upper corner.
•Reading plan progress does not update realtime on Screen 1.
•Home screen incorrectly displayed when you have Personal Hotspot activated.
•Main screen not refreshed properly - once settings are closed you can see hamburger menu and part of the screen is About Scourby text still in large size.
2.2.3
Nov 18, 2014
- Crash fixes
- Verse text being cut off fixes
2.2.2
Nov 7, 2014
iOS 8 fixes
2.2
Oct 21, 2014
* Upgraded reader screen with hot buttons to playlists, sharing, settings, sleep timer and repeat button.
* Press and hold any verse to select it for playing and sharing to Facebook, Email & Text.
* Upgraded Playlist so user can create and select verses of choice in the playlist and play it back with text and audio. Patent is pending on this feature.
* Enhanced Reading Plan (Patent Pending).
* Menu names have been changed, regrouped and organized.
* Copyright, Trade Mark and Patent Pending Notices.
* User and Privacy Terms.
* Verse of the Day can be shared to Facebook, Email & text.
* Upgraded help file for new features.
* Added link in help menus to support page.
* Ability to share app with Friends on Facebook, Email & Text.
* Share verses on the fly to Facebook, Email & Text.
* Biblical Maps have been added.
* Accessibility Speech to Text - allow people with disabilities to experience the fun and function of YouBible.
* Verse Countdown with Bible Text and any playlist.
* Toggle Jesus' words in red on/off.
* Loop any one verse or a group of verses for memorization.
* iOS 8 support.
* iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ optimized.
2.0.1
May 5, 2014
- Scourby's Back! Splash screen & Icon replaced.
- KJV verses replace NIV verses in the daily verse.
- Missing audio in Jeremiah 4 inserted.
- Missing audio in Joel 2 inserted.
- Reading plan items "nil" bug fixed.
- App 'adjusting then settling' now fixed.
- Verse of the day now changes each day.
- Deleting items from a playlist no-longer crashes the app.
- Overall app stability improved.
2.0
Apr 9, 2014
* RE-Mastered Audio. Audio has been re-mastered for better sound quality and easier listening.
* Quick Navigation - Access every feature of the application from a single navigation point.
* Verse Looping - Continuously loop (repeat button) a single verse or an entire playlist.
* In Depth Help - Each feature (new and old) fully documented in our help file.
* Keyword based playlist – Easily create playlist of your favorite words of Bible verses.
* Simple to Navigate - We've added a back button to get you back where you were.
* New Reading Plan – Listen to and Read the KJV Bible with our bimodal technology.
* Reading Plan Pace - Listen to the entire Bible in 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, OR at any pace you choose.
* Reading Plan Monitor and Notification - Our convenient daily monitor will tell you how much time is left for the daily reading and if you are ahead, behind or right on schedule.
* Reading Plan Color coding - Listen to partial days, skip days or finish days completely: the colors will give you the right status.
* Reading Plan Resume - If you stop half way through a daily reading, the reading plan knows and will jump you there the next time you resume the reading plan.
* Free Videos - Included in this release or our two free videos: The story of the KJV Bible and the Prophecy of Isreal, two great videos to watch on youtube from your iPhone.
* Optimized for iOS 7 - Newly updated look and feel upgraded for the new iOS7.
* Upgraded Full Text Search - Quickly and easily search the entire Bible for your favorite keywords.
* Verse of the Day - Get inspired by receiving a new verse each day. Users love to see what random verse pops up each day.
* Verse Sharing - Share any verse in the KJV Bible by email with a note.
* Mute Button - Quick mute the audio when in church by touching the 'mute button'
* View not Play - when bringing searches, you can 'view' and then play.
* Removed Chapter Preambles - Removed all text that is not read by Scourby.
* Hold down to skip chapters - To skip verses tap FF or RW, but to skip full chapters hold down FF or RW.
* Sleep Timer - Fall asleep while listening to Scourby by simply setting the sleep timer which will turn off the audio at a designated time.
* Jesus words in Red –Every Word of Jesus is highlighted in Red.

Scourby YouBible FAQ

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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Scourby YouBible.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Scourby YouBible supports English
Scourby YouBible contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Loop Verses feature
$3.99
Playback speed control feature
$3.99
Sleep Timer feature
$3.99
My Playlists
$6.99
Playback Speed Feature
$4.99
All features
$31.99
Standard Bible Reading Plan
$3.99
Chronological Reading Plan
$3.99
My Notes
$3.99
iCloud backup/restore feature
$4.99

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