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Image Gallery: Mantis Bible Study for the Apple iPhone

By // October 24, 2009, 6:24 PM PST

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  • Mantis Bible Study

    I previously posted reviews of two Bible study applications I have used on other smartphone platforms that moved onto the iPhone, Laridian PocketBible and Olive Tree Bible Reader, primarily because they are the programs I was most familiar with over a number of years. One thing we have discovered with the launch of the iPhone and the App Store is that there are a ton of developers creating new and exciting applications just for this platform. The most compelling of these native iPhone programs pertaining to Bible reading and study that I found so far is Mantis Bible Study. I actually discovered this a few months ago when I was looking for a program and was pleased to see it was one of the only ones with note taking support. After adding back the two apps I used in the past, I reloaded Mantis Bible Studay and actually think it may be the best of all Bible applications on the iPhone platform.

  • Handy tips to help you use the program

    It is simple to jump between full screen and a screen with menus.

  • Blue verse numbers are very important

    Tapping the blue verse number gives you access to several functions.

  • First settings screen

    The first settings screen lets you control how Bible text appears.

  • More reader settings

    Several other settings let you manage Mantis Bible Study content.

  • Managing fonts and sizes

    The font selector appears in typical iPhone roller format.

  • 3rd settings screen

    More ways to manage how the program works and appears.

  • Final settings screen

    Ways to clear the settings and other data to start over.

  • Auto scrolling to read

    A handy feature of Mantis Bible Study is the auto-scrolling capability. You can control the speed of the scrolling using the slider on the bottom of the display.

  • One year Bible view

    There are many resources to read and study in Mantis Bible Study.

  • Managing your library

    Book downloads can be managed on this screen.

  • New resource notifications

    New resources you have purchased, but not yet downloaded appear in red. You can download content for offline reading.

  • Book selector

    One of two ways to choose a book of the Bible.

  • Another book selector

    This is another way to select books of the Bible.

  • Verse chooser

    Some resources have helpful subject titles for verses in the verse selector.

  • Toolbar Help file

    You can read more details about the toolbar from within Mantis Bible Study.

  • Bookmarks

    The first time you launch bookmarks you will see instructions on how to create bookmarks.

  • Data can be backed up

    You can backup your notes, bookmarks, highlights, and reading log from within the program.

  • Create notes

    The first time you create a note, specific step-by-step instructions will tell you how.

  • Dynamic buttons for functions

    Tapping on a blue verse number gives you various options for creating notes, bookmarks, and more.

  • On screen note creation

    You can create a note in a separate screen or right within a verse you are reading.

  • Comparing translations

    A very helpful feature for Bible study is the ability to compare different Bible translations.

  • Emailing a verse

    You can choose to email verses and when you do a verse is copied right into the email body.

  • Search options

    The first time you decided to conduct a search you will find specific instructions on how to do so.

  • Viewing your history

    Your reading history is available within Mantis Bible Study.

  • Global history

    In addition to local history you can view global history in the program.

  • Top right corner controls

    Tips are available to show you what you can do with the shaded corner controls.

  • Bottom right tips

    There are tips for controls of all four corners.

  • Viewing the Bible in full screen

    Double tapping to full screen gives you the best reading experience.

  • Verse options

    Quick and easy buttons for interacting with verses.

  • Reading in landscape with menus

    This screenshot shows the landscape mode and how it looks on your iPhone.

  • Reading in full screen landscape

    Full screen viewing works well in landscape.

  • Notes folder management

    The ability to create and manage folders within notes and bookmarks is quite helpful.

  • Verse menu options

    Tapping on the blue verse gives you quick access to these controls.

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Mantis Bible Study

I previously posted reviews of two Bible study applications I have used on other smartphone platforms that moved onto the iPhone, Laridian PocketBible and Olive Tree Bible Reader, primarily because they are the programs I was most familiar with over a number of years. One thing we have discovered with the launch of the iPhone and the App Store is that there are a ton of developers creating new and exciting applications just for this platform. The most compelling of these native iPhone programs pertaining to Bible reading and study that I found so far is Mantis Bible Study. I actually discovered this a few months ago when I was looking for a program and was pleased to see it was one of the only ones with note taking support. After adding back the two apps I used in the past, I reloaded Mantis Bible Studay and actually think it may be the best of all Bible applications on the iPhone platform.

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