Bible Translations
Free offline translations, premium versions, and how to pin translations for live services.
RheoCast includes multiple Bible translations so you can present scripture in the version your congregation expects.
Free Translations (Offline)
Eight Bible translations are bundled with the app and work completely offline — no internet required during a service:
| Code | Translation |
|---|---|
| KJV | King James Version |
| ASV | American Standard Version |
| WEB | World English Bible |
| BBE | Bible in Basic English |
| AKJV | American King James Version |
| YLT | Young's Literal Translation |
| DARBY | Darby Bible |
| WEBSTER | Webster's Bible |
Free translations are always available regardless of subscription tier or network status.
Premium Translations
At launch, RheoCast supports three premium translations. Additional premium translations will be added in future updates.
| Code | Translation |
|---|---|
| NKJV | New King James Version |
| NIV | New International Version |
| NLT | New Living Translation |
Premium translations require Pro, Ministry, or an eligible ChurchCast bundle plan. They need internet to load initially and are cached locally for faster repeat access.
Free plan users see premium translations in the More ▾ list but cannot select them (lock icon). Upgrade or use a ChurchCast bundle to unlock.
Switching Translations Live
During a live session:
- Use the translation tabs below the search bar in the Live view.
- Click a tab to switch the active translation.
- All new detections, search results, and display output use the selected translation immediately.
RheoCast may also auto-detect which translation the pastor is quoting from speech and switch tabs automatically.
Pinning Translations
Pin up to 8 translations for quick access during services:
- Click More ▾ next to the translation tabs.
- Check the versions you want pinned (e.g. KJV for the main display, NLT for reference).
- Pinned translations appear as tabs for one-click switching.
Your pinned selection is saved between sessions.
Which Translation Appears on Screen?
The active translation tab determines:
- Verse text on detection chips
- Manual search results
- Display / projector output
- Text search scope
Detection of references (book, chapter, verse) is translation-independent — only the displayed verse text changes when you switch translations.
Offline vs Online
| Translation type | Offline | Online required |
|---|---|---|
| Free (bundled) | Yes | No |
| Premium | Cached after first fetch | Yes for initial load |
If you lose internet mid-service, free translations continue working. Premium translations fall back to any previously cached content.
Recommendations
- Pin your primary translation — Usually the version your pastor quotes from most.
- Pin a secondary translation — Useful for congregations that prefer a modern reading alongside a traditional one.
- Test premium translations before service — Ensure your plan includes them and they're cached while online.