PHMySword for Android: Technical Overview
MySword is an offline Bible study tool designed for Android devices, providing integrated access to scriptures, commentaries, lexicons, and personal study management without banner advertisements.Application Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Version | 17.0 |
| Minimum OS | Android 5.0+ |
| APK Size | 18.2 MB |
| Architecture | Universal |
| SHA-256 | 579b5aba258b7b33a46b8cf0eeeb6a00ec53288fcacbd7afb565fb9ddca9a5cb |
| License Tier | Free / Premium / Deluxe |
Core Feature Set
- Study Tools: Bible version verse comparison, Interlinear Bible support, Strong's number integration, and Morphological code linking.
- Content Management: Offline support for Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and books; built-in module downloader.
- Note Taking: Dual editor support (Plain text with wiki syntax or WYSIWYG/Rich text for Jellybean+); Journal and personal notes searchability.
- Navigation & UI: Full-screen mode, resizable text, page history (back/forward), and arrangeable action buttons.
- Visual Aids: Bible maps with geo-location, People Relationship diagrams, and verse-anchored Bible pictures.
- Accessibility: Text-to-Speech support and Right-to-Left (RTL) language support.
Translation Mapping & Alternatives
The application prioritizes Public Domain and free copyrighted modules. Recommended alternatives for restricted translations include:| Restricted Translation | Suggested Alternatives |
|---|---|
| NIV / ESV | BSB, ISV, NET |
| NKJV | NHEB, WEB, LHB, MKJV, KJV2000, VW |
| NLT | BBE, ISV, NET |
| AMP | Jonathan Mitchell New Testament (JMNT) |
Version 17.0 Update Log
New Features- Material 3 Themes: Implementation of Dark/Light Material 3 themes. UI element placement for "Cancel" and "OK/Save" updated to align with standard Android guidelines (Cancel typically on the left).
- Full Justification Updates: Preference changed from a checkbox to a list selection (None, Automatic, Inter-word, Inter-character).
- Note: Default is Inter-character (supported by Chrome/Web View v.145+).
- Editor: Resolved issue in "Select Picture's Add" dialog where long descriptions and IDs were cropped.