When I got my Palm Tungsten T5, I was searching for suitable Bible Software. In my opinion, Xiphos is still far behind my favorite Bible study software, Accordance for Mac. the HCSB translation would cost around $10.) (If I remember correctly, a module with f.ex. Xiphos is based on SWORD and modules for SWORD are usually reasonably priced. You can also buy extra Bibles and other modules. In my experience a good piece of software, especially considering that it’s free. On Linux I have only used Xiphos (formerly known as GnomeSword).
#Quickverse bible suite for mac os
(As Accordance is my preferred Bible software for Mac OS X.) I am waiting eagerly to see how the Oak Tree’s Accordance Bible app for iPhone is going to be. (I want to be able to read and study the Bible offline, like on a long flight or in a cabin far away from people and cell coverage.)
I read about Logos for iPhone, but it required internet connection to access the Bible texts and modules, so I didn't think more about it. I have noticed that Laridian’s Bible Reader has shown up for the iPhone, and there might be other new apps to check out by now.
I do realize that Mantis is a little more expensive than other alternatives, and on a iPhone 3G it is actually a little slow. The availability of texts and dictionaries and such is very good. Mantis also have an Webster’s dictionary available (for English words) and I like the interface better than Olive Tree.
#Quickverse bible suite Offline
The main ones available back then, which had the Bible texts available offline and Strong’s dictionary and such, was OliveTree’s Bible Reader and Mantis Bible Study. I wish Apple could either open the door for competition, or themselves implement functionality like the Week view in MyWeek.Īnyway, when I switched to the iPhone, there was already quite a lot of Bible apps, but most of those require you to be online to read the Bible. I still use a lot more time to just add simple appointments and such on iPhone. As for calendar application, I still miss Pimlico Software’s DateBk 6. When I switched from my Palm Treo680 phone to the iPhone, my main concern was these: A decent calendar application and Bible Software close to the quality of GMPSoft’s Bible With You. (Now I am eagerly awaiting the Accordance iPhone app.) Go for Accordance if you can afford it, it's worth the cost! (Even if there's still a couple of Bible texts I had in QuickVerse, which I don't have in Accordance yet.
#Quickverse bible suite upgrade
Accordance is better and more powerful in many ways, but it does cost you money! Like for me, I had the NIV and TNIV and some stuff, but had to add program upgrade and stuff, so I probably paid three or four times the amount for my current Accordance library than for my QuickVerse program, but as I now use the software quite a lot, I think it's worth it. With QuickVerse you get a lot of content for a very affordable price (it is rather amazing, in my opinion). So, what would I recommend? It depends on your wallet. (There is also an iPhone version available, but it requires internet access to function.) I assume it's most interesting if you know or have Logos for Windows. I have not tried it (and it's also in alpha version at the time of this writing). There is also a version of the Logos Bible Software now available for the Mac. (Tip: Check out The Map and Timeline modules.) I could say many great things about Accordance, but you're better off using your time checking the demo version and watching the tutorial videos than just reading my praise. Make sure you try the demo version before you buy. I found the sales person(s) at Oak Tree to be very helpful. Check out the product page and read through the comparison charts to find what best suits your needs. And for Christmas I wished for and got more modules and some upgrades (including Scholar's collection to get original language texts). I ordered a program upgrade and the Library Collection Introductory Level. I downloaded the demo version to check it out more in depth, and I followed the nice tutorial videos. Then in 2009 I became a student at a Bible school ( NSSM) here in Norway, and I started feeling the need for Bible software on the Mac, so I started checking out and comparing the software more in depth, and I found the Accordance Bible Software to be really good.