Protos: Bible Study Commentary
Understand the Verse & Context
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Read a verse and finally get it. Plain English commentary, the history behind it, and a short guided study every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Understand the Bible better.
The Bible can feel confusing. Protos puts the explanation, the history, and the context right next to the verse, so you finally get what you are reading.
For anyone who has read a passage and thought "wait, what does this mean?" New to the Bible, coming back to it, or years in and still hitting verses that don't add up.
WHAT MAKES PROTOS DIFFERENT
Most Bible apps give you the text and stop there. Protos explains it.
- Verse-by-verse commentary from Tyndale and JFB, scholars Christians have trusted
for over a century. Real explanations, not AI guesses.
- A built-in Bible dictionary. Tap any name, place, or word to see what it meant.
- Historical and cultural context, so the verse makes sense in its own world.
- A short guided study every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Reflect with SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer), or go deeper with Analysis: context, key insights, original-language meaning, and related verses.
- 74 plain-English guides that explain the big topics in one place. Who Jesus is, what salvation means, what the church is for, how to read the Bible well. No seminary degree required.
- 8 guided reading paths for new readers and anyone working through doubt.
- The Berean Standard Bible built in, plus KJV, ASV, WEB, NET and more to download free.
- Word study tools that make Greek and Hebrew approachable.
- Sermon Notes with one-tap verse insertion and auto-save.
- Highlights and notes that sync across your devices.
- A reading tracker that helps the habit stick.
FREE AND PREMIUM
Reading the full Bible, your highlights, notes, the daily SOAP study, and the reading tracker are free. Premium unlocks unlimited commentary, the deeper Analysis view, all 74 guides, sermon notes, and unlimited word study. Your own notes and highlights are always yours to read and keep.
IF YOU TEACH OR LEAD
Leading a small group, teaching Sunday school, or prepping a message? The same commentary, guides, and sermon notes help you prepare with confidence.
Scripture first. Context always.
Download Protos and experience Bible study that’s clear, contextual, and faithful.
SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS
Protos offers an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the full experience, including all learning materials, guided notes, progress tracking, and more.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
You can manage or turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase.
Prices may vary by region.
Terms of Service: https://protos-app.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://protos-app.com/privacy
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Original Language: tap any word to see the Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek behind the English, with a plain English definition for the sense used in that verse.
Study Mode: tapping a marked person, place or object opens a short reference article with a photograph.
iPad layout improvements throughout.
The developer, Fabio Jonathan Arifin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- Contact Info
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- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
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Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Fabio Jonathan Arifin
- Size
- 295.1 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Protos Premium (50% Off) USD 34.99
- Protos Premium (30% Off) USD 34.99
- Protos Premium (40% Off) USD 29.99
- Protos Premium (Weekly) USD 5.99
- Protos Premium (Monthly) USD 7.99
- Protos Premium (Yearly) USD 59.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Protos