PicoBible

The Bible is a collection of 66 different books that make up the foundations of Christianity, the largest religion in the world. PicoBible is a light weight program that allows users to study and research the bible, with an integrated search system that makes it easy to find a specific verse or word.

Since PicoBible is designed to be lightweight and minimalistic, to save on the amount of space required to store the entire bible, it is surprisingly easy to use. The interface is clear and well laid out, with all the various books that make up the Bible listed on the left, with each verse and chapter displayed once a book is expanded.

Though, there is one issue with the display and how it is presented, the text is littered with lots of different KJV reference numbers. When each sentence is broken up by several reference numbers, it can make verses very difficult to read and understand. Unfortunately, there is no option to disable them without looking at different versions of the bible, which might not always suit users.

The main feature within PicoBible, aside from the entire bible being accessible, is the ability to search it for specific quotes or verses. Users can search specific books or the entire bible, with the option to refine the search to every word in the string, some words, or just a particular phrase. The search can be made specific or more general with the partial match option, disabling it means PicoBible will only generate exact results.

PicoBible includes three different Bible versions, the King James Version, Websters Bible and the BBE Bible. Any search generates results for all three and users can switch between versions without having to repeat a search string. There are additional options such as limiting a search to the new or old testament, as well as changing the font or viewing previous search history, making PicoBible quite versatile.

When it comes to matters of faith, its important that applications provide a useful and serious service. PicoBible doesn't disappoint and users will be able to accurately study the bible via its well tuned search system. In short, PicoBible will satisfy anyone in their efforts to learn about the Bible in greater depth and enhance their understanding of a holy book, making it easy to recommend.