5.0
2022-11-01
The Home tab provides easy access to the weekly meeting content, the Teaching Toolbox, What's New items and other online resources.
4.6
2022-07-12
The Table of Contents has improved support for publication sections, such as in the Enjoy Life Forever! book.
4.5.1
2022-03-01
Fixed an issue where opening a link to a Bible verse would always stream, even if the chapter was already downloaded.
Fixed an issue where links sent in the Messages app would always open on the website.
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash.
4.5
2022-01-28
Links to publications, scriptures, and videos can be shared. The recipient can open the link directly in JW Library Sign Language.
Videos that are already downloaded can be shared.
Pictures added to playlists can be enlarged using pinch-to-zoom.
Multiple pictures or videos can now be imported into playlists at the same time.
4.4.1
2021-09-11
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash
For users on macOS, these are known issues:
- Saving a backup file to disk does not work. As a workaround, use AirDrop or Mail to preserve your backup file.
- The Setting "Play video on second display" does not work. This will be addressed in a future release.
4.4
2021-08-26
Enhanced the marker list in the video player:
- Redesigned the way pictures are shown
- Added thumbnails for referenced videos
- Added article titles along with publication references
Added support for Article Series publications
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash
4.3
2021-07-21
New videos and songs are now available in the app within a few minutes of being posted on jw.org
Improved performance and reduced the amount of storage space the app uses on your device
4.2.1
2021-03-23
Interact with pictures in publications. Pinch-to-zoom, or add them to a playlist
The app now notifies you when a Bible update is available
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash
NOTE: This version no longer supports iOS 10
4.2
2021-02-19
Add pictures and videos from your device to a playlist
Rename and Delete playlists from the Playlists tab
Select a preferred "Start action" for playlists on the Settings tab
4.1.2
2020-09-03
Added support for new sign languages
Fixed an issue where certain publications would not update
Fixed an issue where using the Import File feature, or attempting to open a downloaded video in JW Library Sign Language, would sometimes not work
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash
4.1.1
2020-07-17
Fixed an issue where the Convention Releases were not visible
4.1
2020-05-26
Ability to stream items from playlists
Ability to set a default end action to use when adding items to playlists
Fixed several bugs, including some that were causing the app to crash
4.0
2020-02-15
Ability to navigate to references. You can see and play any references that are found in the publication.
Ability to stream any video. You no longer need to have a video downloaded in order to play it. Tap a video to stream it. Tap the cloud to download it. To download a Bible chapter, long-press to display the menu.
3.2.1
2020-01-07
Fixed a bug where the app was taking up more storage space than necessary
NOTE: Future versions will no longer support iOS 9
3.2
2019-10-18
Ability to trim a video added to a Playlist
Ability to sideload video files that were downloaded separately from the App. This will be useful when a video is not available for download, or where Internet access is limited.
3.1.3
2019-08-12
Fixed a bug where it was not possible to delete or update Bibles
Fixed an issue where it was not possible to open JWPUB files and restore backups
3.1.2
2019-07-04
Fixed several bugs
3.1.1
2019-06-11
Fixed several bugs
3.1.0
2019-01-03
Save your playlists to a backup file
A new Offline Mode to disable internet access. Use this feature to save data
Fixed several bugs including some that were causing the app to crash
3.0.1
2018-09-10
Fixed a bug where videos would sometimes not play correctly
3.0
2018-06-06
Create your own custom playlists
2.6.1
2018-03-07
Added support for the new Why Study the Bible? video.
2.6
2018-01-18
Added support for the Awake! and Public Editions of the Watchtower
2.5.16040
2017-10-16
Fixed a bug where all user interface strings appeared in English.
2.5
2017-09-30
Fixed several bugs including some that were causing the app to crash.