JW Library15.9.2
Publisher Description
The JW Library app* is designed to enhance your Bible reading and deepen your personal study. Download Bible-based publications, videos, and audio programs to access your content anytime, anywhere.
Multiple Bible Translations
. Read God’s Word and compare verses from various Bible translations available in hundreds of languages.
Library of Publications
. Download books, brochures, and articles in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages.
Videos and Audio Programs
. Enjoy a variety of programs, including videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, and animated series.
Music
. Listen to a variety of original compositions, including vocal, orchestral, and instrumental recordings.
Daily Text
. Start your day with a Bible verse and comments containing positive, upbuilding thoughts.
Meetings
. Access material for both midweek and weekend meetings in one location.
Search
. Find specific Bible verses, content, and topics.
Personal Study
. Highlight text, add personal notes, and categorize with tags.
Playlists
. Create and organize playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures.
* JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Version History Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.2 Oct 5 Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.1 Sep 24 - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024
About JW Library
The company that develops JW Library is Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. The latest version released by its developer is 15.9.2. This app was rated by 20 users of our site and has an average rating of 3.3.
To install JW Library on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2026-10-14 and was downloaded 4,079 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the JW Library as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install JW Library on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the JW Library is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After JW Library is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
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version 15.9.2
posted on 2026-10-14
Version History Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.2 Oct 5 Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.1 Sep 24 - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024
version 15.9.2
posted on 2026-10-06
Version History Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.2 1d ago Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.1 Sep 24 - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024
version 15.9.1
posted on 2026-10-03
Version History Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.1 Sep 24 - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024 Fixed issue for Japanese publications with Furigana, where highlights moved to a different position. 14.1.2 12/07/2023
version 15.9.1
posted on 2026-09-26
Version History Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9.1 1d ago - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024 Fixed issue for Japanese publications with Furigana, where highlights moved to a different position. 14.1.2 12/07/2023
version 15.9
posted on 2026-09-19
Version History - You can open multiple JW Library windows at the same time on devices running iPadOS® 15 or macOS® 11 and later.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.9 Jul 2 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024 Fixed issue for Japanese publications with Furigana, where highlights moved to a different position. 14.1.2 12/07/2023 - Fixed issue where pictures in the 2024 Meeting Workbooks did not display on the Meetings tab. 14.1.1 11/15/2023
version 15.8.1
posted on 2026-07-01
Version History Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8.1 May 11 - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024 Fixed issue for Japanese publications with Furigana, where highlights moved to a different position. 14.1.2 12/07/2023 - Fixed issue where pictures in the 2024 Meeting Workbooks did not display on the Meetings tab. 14.1.1 11/15/2023 Display pinyin and furigana pronunciation guides for Chinese and Japanese, when available.
Fixed several issues with playlists, notes, and tags. 14.1 09/29/2023
version 15.8
posted on 2026-05-08
Version History - The "Watch Now" feature on the Video page of the Library tab shuffles and plays all videos.
- When watching a video, you can use the language selector to choose a different language.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.8 Apr 30 - The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.7 Mar 9 - Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.6 12/30/2025 Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5.1 10/13/2025 - Playback speed for video and audio is remembered after restarting the app.
- When videos are opened, the heads-up display is hidden. To show it, tap the video.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.5 10/02/2025 Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system. 15.4.2 09/19/2025 - The "More Songs" button has been restored to the Show Media page on the Meetings tab.
- Fixed issue where it was not possible to replace or delete Bookmarks when the screen reader was active.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4.1 08/29/2025 - The Meetings tab has been redesigned to show links to material for the Life and Ministry meeting and the Watchtower Study on the same page. Links to other meeting publications are also included for easy access.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.4 07/31/2025 - Fixed issue with number ordering in scripture citations for certain right-to-left languages.
- Fixed several issues, including some that were causing the app to crash. 15.3.1 05/13/2025 Research Guide references are available in sign-language Bibles. 15.3 04/09/2025 Notes created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. (Notes cannot be created in the study pane.) 15.2 03/12/2025 - Word-based search is enabled for sign-language publications.
- Additional playback speeds are available for video and audio. 15.1 01/04/2025 Fixes issue where notes were limited to four lines on iOS 18. 15.0.4 09/30/2024 - Fixed issue where videos for certain sign language publications would fail to download or stream.
- Fixed issue where certain Japanese text appeared below all the other characters on the line. 15.0.3 09/17/2024 - Fixed some issues with restoring backup files from JW Library Sign Language.
- Fixed issue playing audio where some articles would be skipped.
- Fixed issue where the Download Media dialog would incorrectly report that there was no Internet Connection in some Bibles.
- Fixed issue with restoring a picture-in-picture window to its original tab.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.2 07/19/2024 - In the text view of a sign language publication, selecting a Bible citation now displays parallel translations in the study pane.
- Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 15.0.1 06/28/2024 - Sign language publications are available.
- Table of Contents pages show the cover artwork for the publication when available.
- Highlights created in the Bible and other publications display in the study pane. Highlights cannot be edited in the study pane.
- The current Watchtower study article displays directly on the Meetings tab. 15.0 06/21/2024 Several issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.2 05/15/2024 - Several issues with video playback are fixed.
- Several other issues are fixed, including some causing the app to crash. 14.3.1 05/06/2024 - In the Bible, use the gem icon on the context menu to view all study content for a single verse, including Research Guide references.
- Personal notes appear before other content in the study pane.
- Fixed an issue with trimmed items in playlists; these items will need to be re-trimmed. 14.3 04/08/2024 - In a playlist, use the Trim feature to play a selected portion of a larger video or audio file.
- Fixed several issues with Backup and Restore of personal study data. 14.2 02/16/2024 Fixed issue for Japanese publications with Furigana, where highlights moved to a different position. 14.1.2 12/07/2023 - Fixed issue where pictures in the 2024 Meeting Workbooks did not display on the Meetings tab. 14.1.1 11/15/2023 Display pinyin and furigana pronunciation guides for Chinese and Japanese, when available.
Fixed several issues with playlists, notes, and tags. 14.1 09/29/2023 - Fixed several issues with playlists.
- Improved stability and performance of editing notes.
- Fixed issue where notes created in one Bible no longer displayed in all the other Bibles.
- Fixed issue where notes in input fields, e.g. Meeting Workbook, were no longer shared between languages.
- Fixed several issues that were causing the app to crash. 14.0.2 08/10/2023
version 15.7
posted on 2026-03-09
- The study pane in the Bible displays distinct scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
version 15.6
posted on 2025-12-30
- Use the Search button on the Library tab to find publications, videos, or audio by title.
- Several issues are fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
version 15.4.2
posted on 2025-09-19
Sep 19, 2025
Version 15.4.2
Fixed issues with cut off text in full screen notes on the latest version of the operating system.
