Eterntiy Bible App Case Study
Challenging the Norms in a Saturated Market
Full-stack React/NextJS application built and shipped solo to app stores in under 1 year
Visit Eternity BibleEternity Bible is receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback for its core, innovative feature: the ability to set up multiple, personalized Bibles for different purposes (e.g., personal devotion, family study, Sunday service). Users describe this as a "fantastic" and "game changer" feature that simplifies navigation and allows them to instantly pick up right where they left off in any context. The app is organically growing a team with five users who have offered to help with the app with their own time and skills after having seen the value for themselves.
The Project
Designed to help you open the Bible more often. The challenge of Eternity Bible was to rethink the status quo of digital Bibles from the perspective of the user. The people using Bible apps tend to follow the same patterns as well like attending church, reading several translations or sometimes even languages in different settings and groups. The reality is that most people don't open the Bible on their phone because of the cognitive load of finding your spot and navigating the app. Eternity Bible lets you create Bibles for every context and resume reading exactly where you left off in each Bible instantly. You can save settings and a translation for each Bible.
My Role
- Solo Designer
- Solo and Lead Developer
- Product Owner
- Design system
- Project manager
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Mobile Web
- Desktop Web
Devices
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android phone
- Android tablet
- Web
Tech
- ReactJS
- TypeScript
- PigmentCSS
- NextJS
- Cursor AI
- Vercel
- Github
- PWA/TWA
Timeline
- 2025–Present
- Live
Target Audience
- Churchgoers
- Bilinguals
- Bible Readers
Problem Identification
Digital Bibles are designed around print expectations, not around human lives today. Particularly the churched.
Only one translation available
Has ads or sponsorships and promotional materials
Single language eliminates bilinguals
Hard and slow to navigate the Bible
Takes longer to find your spot in digital Bible than it does on paper
Too many features you never actually use on your phone
High cognitive load
Too many taps, 3-4 to get back to bookmark or history in other Bible
Thinking and memory involved to find your spot means app left unopened
Contains false teaching
Costs money
Poor formatting
Full of distractions drawing you away from the Bible
Too many settings
Not curated
Product Strategy
Challenger strategy aiming to position the product as more exciting than others available in the market based on features, design, and efficiency.
Product Principles
UX is primary
Everything must be better than the competition
Designed for the user
Takes you into the Bible, not out of it
Content first
The app does not make itself noticed
The 0 to 1
Challenging the Norms
Creating Value
Make a Bible for Every Context
Eternity Bible lets you create Bibles for every context and resume reading exactly where you left off in each Bible instantly. You can save settings and translation for each Bible.
- Create unlimited personal Bibles for different purposes
- Resume reading exactly where you left off instantly
- Save settings and translation for each Bible
- Pick up where you left off on any device
Enhancing Brand Experience
Quick Access to Your Chapter
Eternity Bible lets you quickly access your chapter with a unique navigation tray.
- Quick access to your chapter by tapping the chapter number in the navigation tray
- This UI pattern turns 4 taps into 2 taps without losing context
- Light cognitive load for an action that is repeated often
Challenging Competition
Powerful Search by Meaning
Eternity's vector search feature helps you discover Scripture based on what you're looking for, not just exact word matches.
- Search by meaning, not just keywords
- Quicker to find a verse than traditional search
Creating Visibility
Multiple Languages
Eternity Bible supports multiple languages, so you can read the Bible in your native language.
- Support for multiple languages
- Read the Bible in your native language without all the taps to switch back to your churched language
The Shipped Product
The final designs shipped to the App Store and Google Play and available across devices on the web.
Challenging the Norms
The app takes full advantage of digital capabilities to create a better alternative to print.