JW Library

Spec sheet

What it does

JW Library provides downloadable Bible-based publications, videos and audio for offline study.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Purpose

JW Library is designed to enhance Bible reading and deepen personal study.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Platforms

The app is compatible with Android 8.0 or later, iOS 15.0 or later, macOS with an M1 or newer chip, and Windows 10 Version 2004 or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Privacy

The app’s privacy page says personal choices and data such as highlights, notes, and playlists are stored only in the app and are never sent to the publisher.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Support

The Windows FAQ says a friend familiar with JW Library may help, or users can contact the nearest branch office.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Backup

Notes, tags, highlights, favorites and bookmarks can be exported to a backup file and restored on another device.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Backups

Users can back up notes, tags, highlights, favorites, and bookmarks to a file and restore it on the same or a different device.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Bible study

Readers can compare Bible translations and search for Bible verses, content, and topics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Bible translations

The app lets users compare Bible translations in hundreds of languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Company founded

LinkedIn lists the organization as founded in 1884.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company headquarters

LinkedIn lists headquarters in Tuxedo Park, New York.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company type and size

LinkedIn lists Watchtower as a nonprofit religious institution with 10,001-plus employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Daily Text

A Daily Text section presents a Bible verse with accompanying comments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Data storage

The maker says personal notes, highlights, playlists, favorites and similar choices stay on the device and are not sent to it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Developer restrictions

The terms prohibit redistribution, reverse engineering and derivative applications unless Watchtower grants permission through [email protected].Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Diagnostics

Sharing diagnostic and usage data is optional and can be controlled in the app’s Settings; the publisher says it does not sell this data or use it for marketing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Documentation

Official help provides step-by-step tutorials and FAQs for Android, Apple and Windows, including Bible, publication, bookmark, history, search and highlighting guides.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Download channels

Official download links cover Apple App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store and Amazon.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Independent API project

The community JW API project exposes REST endpoints for Bible data, publications, media, languages and daily texts, plus an MCP server; it is not presented as an official Watchtower API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Independent backup finding

JW Sync describes the app as having no built-in cross-device sync and recommends using backup files to keep devices aligned.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jwsync.org

Independent file format finding

JW Fusion documents .jwlibrary backups as ZIP archives containing a manifest and SQLite user-data database with notes, highlights, bookmarks, tags and playlists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jwfusion.org

Languages

The app offers Bible-based publications in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Legal maker

The app terms identify Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. as the contracting New York not-for-profit corporation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Licence

The application is licensed rather than sold, with revocable, limited, nontransferable and nonexclusive rights; Watchtower retains ownership.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Limit: audio failures

Several Apple reviewers reported video sound cutting out or stopping while the picture continued.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Limit: missing annotation

A Google Play reviewer said the app is helpful but requested annotation capability and reported audio or video resuming problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: no synchronization

The official FAQ says personal notes, tags, highlights, favorites and bookmarks cannot synchronize automatically between devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Limit: requested features

Apple reviewers requested cross-device synchronization, a continue-watching area, an audio queue, song lyrics, widgets and improved landscape or Mac video support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Media

The app includes videos, audio programs, and music, and users can create playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Meetings

Meeting materials for midweek and weekend meetings are grouped in the app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Meetings and daily text

The app provides daily Bible text and materials for midweek and weekend meetings.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Music

Users can listen to vocal, orchestral and instrumental original compositions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Official publisher

JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Offline use

Downloaded publications and media remain available without an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wol.jw.org

Personal study

Users can highlight text, write notes and organize material with tags.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Personal study tools

Users can highlight text, add personal notes, and organize them with tags.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Playlists

Playlists can contain music, videos, audio programs and pictures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Praise: multilingual content

A Google Play reviewer praised the multiple languages, extensive videos and literature, notes, tags, bookmarks and backup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Praise: study and playback

An Apple reviewer praised easy Bible research, highlighting, note-taking and continued audio playback after leaving the app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Privacy and diagnostics

Optional diagnostic and usage sharing can be controlled in Settings, and the maker says the data is not sold or used for marketing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Publication library

Its catalog includes books, brochures and articles in more than 1,000 languages, including over 100 sign languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on Google Play

4.8 out of 5 from 1.68M reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Recent release

Version 15.7 in March 2026 added distinct study-pane scene images for clips from The Good News According to Jesus and fixed crash-causing problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Search

Search covers Bible verses, publications, videos, audio and topics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Security statement

The app downloads catalogs and content from jw.org, while the site receives the device IP address for security purposes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Supported systems

The current minimums are Android 8.0, iOS 15, macOS with an M1-or-newer chip, and Windows 10 version 2004 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Sync limitation

Notes, tags, highlights, favorites, and bookmarks cannot be synchronized across devices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · jw.org

Video and audio

The app offers Bible teaching videos, talks, dramas, animated series and other audio programs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

Every JW Library plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Religious and Spiritual Apps#1 of 578.6
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