Christian Standard Bible

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Two stars because it’s free. Clearly I’m reviewing the app, not the Bible translation which is great. There are numerous glitches, cutting a chapter off at the bottom of the initial screen. When you close app and reopen, it’ll allow you to scroll all the way thru the chapter, but the trick is unless you’re careful, you may not realize you haven’t read the whole chapter if the cut off happens neatly at the end of a sentence. Also, the progress scroll bar on the side works as often as it doesn’t. Many chapters (perhaps 50%) simply don’t have it. The “swipe to next chapter” feature is tricky. Sometimes it’ll make you accidentally flip to the previous chapter when you scroll thru your current chapter too quickly. On many new chapters, the top line or two is cut off until the new chapter banner disappears (you can’t make it). I’m sure this app was developed on a budget, but a number of bugs need to be worked out.

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I understand that this is a new app, put out by a non-profit, containing a new translation. Unfortunately, the app isn't quite ready for prime time. I navigated to the first chapter of Romans. First problem: the first verse was buried under a navigation bar. That bar went away in a few seconds, but it got in the way more than long enough. Bigger problem: I scrolled down to the end of the chapter, and could go no further. I had to revisit the menu to navigate to chapter 2. That's going to seriously hinder reading. Minor problem: Christ's words are in red, and I can't see any way to turn that "feature" off. I'm looking forward to reading the CSB, but until I can get to the next chapter without picking it from a menu, I'll wait.

I like the app. I don't have any of the performance issues others are complaining about, but I would like to see a few more options added. I would prefer a few more font options, especially something that looks like what the ESV app uses. And I would very much like an option for a reader's view in the app that turns off verse numbers. I really like the translation though.

Great translation, reminds me of the old 1984 NIV which I love. I read a lot of translations such as NASB, ESV, NIV, NLT, NKJV, and I would rate CSB translation in my top 3. But the app needs some help but still very usable. Hopefully it will take off in time. I think one thing overlooked in these reviews is its FREE. You can't expect the world for free. Even to get this translation free is a huge gift.

I like the translation. However the app needs tuning. Often when i'm scrolling through a chapter the app reads a slight lateral movement and thinks i want the next chapter when i'm just trying to get to the end of the chapter. Fix that and it's pretty solid. Also might want to add the sideways swiping feature to the tutorial.