Dwell
Dwell is an audio-first Bible app for listening to Scripture, with reading features in the same mobile app.
What Dwell is
Dwell is an audio-first Bible app for listening to Scripture, with reading features in the same mobile app. Its player lets users choose a Bible voice and version, add background music, repeat audio, and set a sleep timer. Bible chapters, playlists, plans, and stories can also be read. Guided content includes devotionals, meditations, prayers, and sleep experiences. Users can download experiences such as devotionals, sleep experiences, Breath Prayers, and Lectio Divina for offline listening. Alexa support enables hands-free listening to Scripture, devotionals, and audiobooks. Dwell is available on Android and iOS and offers a seven-day trial. Church accounts can create and share custom Bible plans and playlists and appoint account administrators. The app is presented for individuals, couples, families, and churches. Dwell says it began with twin brothers Jonathan and Joshua Bailey, and the company is identified as Dwell App, LLC.
Good
- Audio player offers voices, versions, music, and repeat
- Includes devotionals, meditations, prayers, and sleep content
- Selected experiences support offline listening
- Alexa enables hands-free listening
- Church accounts can share custom plans
Watch out
- Paid app with a seven-day trial
- Mobile platforms limited to Android and iOS
- Personal monthly plan costs $9.99 a month
- Family sharing supports up to six accounts
Who it suits
It suits individuals, couples, families, and churches seeking Scripture listening and reading. Offline downloads and Alexa support help people who want flexible listening options.
Verdict
Dwell combines Scripture audio, reading, guided content, offline downloads, and church tools in a mobile app. Its subscription choices cover personal, two-account, family, and lifetime access.
Plans and prices
From Dwell's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Personal monthly | $9.99 a month | 1 account · $9.99/mo. $9.99 USD billed monthly. Cancel anytime. |
| Dwell for Two monthly | $14.99 a month | 2 accounts · $14.99/mo. $14.99 USD billed monthly. Cancel anytime. |
| Family monthly | $17.99 a month | Up to 6 accounts · $17.99/mo. $17.99 USD billed monthly. Cancel anytime. |
| Personal yearly | $59.99 a year | $119.88 $59.99/yr. · 1 account · $5.00/mo. After your free trial, the yearly subscription is $59.99 USD and renews each year. Cancel anytime. |
| Dwell for Two yearly | $89.99 a year | $179.88 $89.99/yr. · 2 accounts · $7.50/mo. The yearly subscription is $89.99 USD and renews each year. Cancel anytime. |
| Family yearly | $109.99 a year | $215.88 $109.99/yr. · Up to 6 accounts · $9.17/mo. The yearly subscription is $109.99 USD and renews each year. Cancel anytime. |
| Dwell for Life | $399.99, paid once | Lifetime access · Lifetime access with a one-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from Dwell's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Church features
- Church accounts can create and share custom Bible plans and playlists and appoint account admins.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Data rights
- The privacy policy says users may request deletion or correction of personal data and request a copy of data they provided.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Guided content
- Dwell offers guided content including devotionals, meditations, prayers, and sleep experiences.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Dwell supports hands-free listening to Scripture, devotionals, and audiobooks through Alexa.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Listening features
- The listening player lets users choose a Bible voice and version, background music, repeat, and a sleep timer.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- The maker says users can download experiences, including devotionals, sleep experiences, Breath Prayers, and Lectio Divina, for offline listening.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Dwell says it does not share personally identifiable data with third-party advertisers or ad networks without consent.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Product
- Dwell describes itself as an audio-first Bible app designed to help people listen to Scripture.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Reading
- Dwell includes a Bible reading experience, and its maker says Bible chapters, playlists, plans, and stories can be read in the app.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Dwell links users to its Help Center and Contact Us page for support.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Dwell presents the app for individuals, couples, families, and churches seeking access to Scripture listening.checked 10 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2017checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Plano, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker and origin
- Dwell says it began with twin brothers Jonathan and Joshua Bailey; the site footer identifies the company as Dwell App, LLC.checked 10 Oct 2026
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