BibleReader on iPad Sneak Peek
Unfortunatly, BibleReader for iPad was not available for the launch of the iPad. While we wait for it to become available, here are some screenshots to give you an idea of what is coming.
Here is a video showing BibleReader on iPad (Sorry for the bad audio).
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about 2 years ago
Like I said, you guys rock! Thanks for the preview. Now I am even more excited about getting my hands on it.
about 2 years ago
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to see it in action when it’s released.
about 2 years ago
Any update yet on the ETA?
about 2 years ago
This looks great! I’d like to get an iPad when they’re launched worldwide. This might almost give me a legitimate reason to get one.
about 2 years ago
Wow! is Apple slow or what?
about 2 years ago
Cool! Cannot wait to have it!
about 2 years ago
The product looks fantastic. I have the Logos Scholars Library and iPhone/iPad applications. Not happy with the GNT, BHS, LXX apps on portable devices. Poor integration, limited controls.
Your app blows the doors off of anything else for easy language reading. I bought the iPad Saturday, due to your app. I can hardly wait to get the iPad version for all of the reasons you know.
You might want to package an iPad with nice leather cover and your apps as a package!
I am checking the your website and iTunes several times daily to see if the app is released. I think Apple’s delay here is probably halting hundreds if not thousands of purchases of iPad. I am sure it is not intentional.
Thanks for all of the hard work your team has put in to make a truly comprehensive electronic Bible product!
Bryan Field
about 2 years ago
A leather cover over the pad would go very nicely with BibleReader.
about 2 years ago
I’m in the same boat as Bryan. I keep checking multiple times daily for the iPad version. I also have Logos on my Mac / iPhone / iPad, (as well as many other Bible apps) but there is nothing that compares to the ease of use and function of BibleReader and the library you have. Thanks for a great job and we’ll keep checking so we can use this on the iPad too!
about 2 years ago
Thank You!!!
about 2 years ago
Oh how I so want it. Come on Apple. Give us a little love here!
about 2 years ago
PLEASE APPLE, PLEASE!
APPROVE THIS!!!!
I bought my ipad just for this and it still isnt available!!
about 2 years ago
Still waiting. Hoping that posting this will mean next time I check it will be there!
about 2 years ago
I have had this stinking iPad for over a week now watching this blog and the app store every single day. Man Apple approve the app!
I been with OTBR since my first palm pilot back in the day and I cannot wait.
Keep up the good word OT!
about 2 years ago
Been using OTBR since my Palm m505 days in May of 2001, then iPaqs, then Windows Mobile, then iPhone and now waiting… waiting… waiting… to use on iPad. The iPhone app on iPad is (ugly) not pretty. Really looking forward to the apps release. Been checking several times a day in iTunes for it. Keep up the great work. There aren’t many developers that can continue to make great applications on so many different platforms for a decade let alone keep my attention and on every device no less. THANK YOU!
about 2 years ago
Thank you for your support on so many platforms!! This has been a real lesson in patience. We check iTunes connect for updates just about every hour.
about 2 years ago
I too am checking 2 – 3 times a day. There has to be a way of having the developer email us when it is released.
about 2 years ago
Thank you for your patience and support. We are checking iTunes connect just about every hour for updates. Once we are approved we will announce it on our blog and on twitter. We will also do a newsletter, but they won’t be right away.
about 2 years ago
Another one of those checking several times a day people. You guys have a great app. When I first heard about the iPad I thought of your app.
about 2 years ago
Hem… what is taking Apple so long … Day by day I check app store but
about 2 years ago
No joke…. I check at least ten times a day.
about 2 years ago
Maybe this question is already answered, but will the iPad app be an update to biblereader for iPhone or it’s own separate iPad app? Deeper concern is whether notes, highlights, bookmarks, etc will be retained. Still waiting in anticipation! Thx
about 2 years ago
It will be an upgrade to existing apps. You will be able to sync your notes between you iPhone and iPad with Evernote. We hope to have the bookmarks and highlights syncing in 4.13.
about 2 years ago
I have been checking regularly. This is taking too long. Product looks great. Thanks for all the hard work. Seems like Apple took a vacation.
about 2 years ago
grrrrr… Checking multiple times per day. I am expecting it to be the highlight of the ipad. Have purchased $100+ worth of stuff and want to be able to us it. I hope it is download able soon.
about 2 years ago
I just got a bunch of updates on new iPad progs. Annoying. Did they forget olive tree out in the trunk of their car?
about 2 years ago
It’s still not approved by Apple yet? Hmmm, perhaps this is a good time to study patience.
James 5:8
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
NASB
And my family has to be patinet anyway, as we’re waiting for the 3G version of the iPad.
about 2 years ago
Great verse!! This has definitely been a good lesson for learning patience. I thought we would have been live on iTunes awhile ago.
about 2 years ago
Stephen,
Any feedback from our friends at Apple over the last week?
I am sure they are overwhelmed with new Apps to review!
Bryan Field
about 2 years ago
We are still waiting. I noticed that their approval time stats have gone down due to the large number of iPad apps to approve.
about 2 years ago
So, your web page that says it’s ready is wrong. Perhaps you could take the page down until the app is actually available.
about 2 years ago
I am sorry about that, we will work on getting it corrected. Apple gave us an iPad pre-approval so we did all the web pages thinking we would have final approval for launch.
about 2 years ago
Is there anything I (an iPad user) can do to encourage Apple to release the app?
about 2 years ago
Me too! I would be happy to write an email or make a call. Just let me know.
about 2 years ago
I am waiting on pins and needles.
about 2 years ago
When I saw your post above, I quietly wondered if your wooden bookshelves, in the style of the iBooks bookshelves, were going to annoy Apple and delay your release.
about 2 years ago
Stephen,
Hope you had a nice weekend. Wanted to ask if you could reach Apple and provide an ETA on the release of the new Bible Reader for IPad?
I bought the device for this functionality and am happy with it but found no improvement from the iPhone version of Bible Reader!
Bryan Field
about 2 years ago
Unfortunately, they won’t give an ETA.
about 2 years ago
Will the current version of the BibleReader work on the iPad taking advantage of the larger screen?
about 2 years ago
The current version on iTunes does not take advantage of the bigger screen. Version 4.12 (currently in review) will take advantage of the larger screen.
about 2 years ago
Me too.
about 2 years ago
So the new reader is an upgrade…When apple finally releases it how much will it cost, and will I have to pay extra to add all my existing bibles and resources back into it, or is just the reader the up-charge??
about 2 years ago
The new reader is an upgrade to the iPhone BibleReader. It is version 4.12. There will be no additional cost to get your books into the iPad version. You will want to sync your books to your Olive Tree account so that you can download them onto your iPad.
about 2 years ago
Thanks for sending the email
Thanks for the enthusiastic following
I will certainly announce it on twitter once we are approved.
about 2 years ago
I don’t think it is held up because of UI. They already gave it the iPad pre-approval which is when UI issues should have been brought up.
about 2 years ago
I just received the same reply. I politely told them I wasn’t asking for any assistance, but simply desired the release of the app.
about 2 years ago
This is crazy how long this is taking.
about 2 years ago
I too have emailed Apple a polite email asking for the release of the iPad app.
Ben
about 2 years ago
Just a thought as I have followed this for a while, have you considered canceling the current update and resubmitting it? If it is caught in an Infinite Loop, resubmitting may help break the cycle and get the app in another reviewer’s hands. Might work…
about 2 years ago
This is getting a little ridiculous. Apple has had plenty of time to approve this app. Who ever is in charge of this project should call apple again if it is not out by Monday. I have seen several other apps that are new come out and I know you sent this in very early. There is no reason why apple should take this long. People are bing forced to purchase subpar Bible applications while we wait for the best to come out and that will cut into your bottom line. I too purchased the iPad almost solely for this app and Apple needs to understand that many other people purchased and iPad for this app. I know many Christians think they should be very polite, but there are times where you have to put your foot down when things are not right.
about 2 years ago
This looks great, but there are a couple of things I was hoping would show up in the iPad version that I hope you’ll take into consideration for future versions.
1. I’ve never been completely pleased with the style of the pop-overs for cross references. I was hoping that with the standardized iPad methods for things like this, you would put them to use in this way. This isn’t a biggie, though.
2. I was hoping that, due to the increased screen real estate, navigating to books of the bible could be done in a way that incorporates the entire name of the book. I find myself taking to long to translate the abbreviated versions into what I’m looking for. I do appreciate it being in one screen instead of a scrolling list like most apps give, but I think that using the whole name of the book and maybe separating sections a bit would make it quicker to use now that you have the room.
about 2 years ago
Thanks for the great suggestions!!!! Some parts of the app we haven’t had time to update from the iPhone version.
about 2 years ago
This is getting odd. Logos just got their second update to their universal app released since iPad launched. Why aren’t they getting Olive Tree’s out.
Apple fell asleep. Wake up apple.
Ok I feel better now.
You may now return to your waiting…and waiting… And more waiting. And using the iPhone app. And waiting.
Ok I’m done now for real.
Night all. Maybe we’ll wake up to an app update…. Hehehehe
about 2 years ago
I agree, this is very odd as to how long it is taking. One must conclude 1. There are problems with the app which are not getting worked out, if so, I would appreciate knowing. Or 2. It is stuck in some submission loop, and recommend a resubmit.
about 2 years ago
Looking at the number of comments in this post I think we should start some sort of a fundraiser pool for a charity (maybe Compassion International?) so that the person guessing the correct comment number we will be on when It finally releases can win some money for a charity organization. What do you say… 5 bucks a pop? I am guessing we will be on comment 132 when they submit the app.
about 2 years ago
The new Bible Reader IPad App 4.12 really takes advantage of the IPad interface. I think that Apple’s challenge is to thoroughly test the new App for functionality. Also, ensuring that the in App purchasing for iTunes and Olive Tree work correctly.
Apple have done a good job ensuring that the Apps do not interfere with other Apps, not a small task.
about 2 years ago
The wait is becoming painful!
6 months? 1 month? Days? Minutes?
I am so much looking forward to using my iPad for some good study time!
about 2 years ago
I too am becoming very depressed over this. My attitude towards Apple’s app approval process is becoming more and more non-Christ like every day!
about 2 years ago
Some of the free bible apps – that do not compare by the way – are on the 3rd update? Any new news? I have seen much more complex and far reaching (into the os) business apps get processed with one or two updates in half the time…..What can your loyal customers do to help this move along quicker?
about 2 years ago
Also…could you guys set up a notification email list, that we could sign up for that will announce when this is released so we don’t have to constantly check the app store?
about 2 years ago
They will announce it on twitter as soon as the developers are notified it will soon be on the appstore
about 2 years ago
When this blog entry was posted three-and-a-half weeks ago, I would never have dreamed that the app would still not be available by the time my iPad arrived. My iPad w/3G just arrived, so now the wait for the app’s approval will be even more frustrating. I know approvals can take awhile… I just never thought that time would be measured in months (which it will soon be)!
about 2 years ago
Welcome to the wait Sam R.