Restore Depth to Digital Reading
Thoughtful interfaces for timeless texts. AI-assisted Bible study that keeps Scripture at the center — not a replacement for it.
Our Vision & Approach
Single Corpus Focus
Each Illume app is built around one timeless work, allowing readers to stay deeply immersed without distraction.
Contextual Guidance
AI assistance serves only to guide readers back into the text itself, never replacing the primary reading experience.
Clarity & Structure
We focus on clear interfaces, logical structure, and reading continuity that supports reflection over consumption.
“Illume is not a social platform, not a feed, and not a chat product. It is a reading companion that believes timeless works deserve thoughtful interfaces.”
Scripture-First Features
Every feature is designed to deepen your engagement with God's Word, using AI to guide you back to Scripture rather than replace it.
AI-Powered Scripture Discovery
Ask questions in natural language and receive answers grounded entirely in Scripture. Every response includes specific Bible verses with relevance scores.
- Intelligent query understanding (factual, thematic, narrative)
- Multi-strategy search: semantic, curated themes, lexical
Structured Bible Reading
Stay consistent with curated reading plans that adapt to your schedule. Track progress, maintain streaks, and navigate seamlessly from daily assignments to full Scripture text.
- Flexible progress tracking — scheduled or pacing
- EPUB integration with verse-level precision
- Chronological, thematic, and devotional plans
Daily Spiritual Dashboard
Start each day with curated spiritual content: verse of the day, devotionals, prayer prompts, and reflection questions. Track your spiritual journey with streak counters.
- Thoughtfully curated daily content
- Reflection journaling with searchable history
- Streak motivation to build lasting habits
Premium Reading Experience
Full offline EPUB Bible reading with advanced features: high-quality text-to-speech, real-time verse highlighting, customizable fonts, and seamless navigation.
- Text-to-speech with real-time verse highlighting
- Offline-first design — works without internet
- Multiple themes and reading modes
Pricing
Premium Monthly
Unlimited AI questions, unlimited audio Bible, all reading plans.
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iOS
iPhone and iPad support
System Requirements
- • Android 7.0 (API level 24) or later
- • 100MB storage space for the app
- • Internet connection for AI features (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illume?▼
Illume is an AI-powered Bible study app that helps you understand Scripture through intelligent question-answering, structured reading plans, and daily devotionals. Unlike general AI chatbots, Illume's responses are grounded entirely in Bible verses — every answer includes specific citations.
How is Illume's AI different from general AI chatbots?▼
Illume's AI is grounded exclusively in Bible verses from our verified database. Every answer cites specific passages directly from Scripture. Unlike general AI which can hallucinate, Illume only draws from the Bible.
Can I use Illume offline?▼
Yes! The full Bible is available offline in the app. Intelligent question-answering requires an internet connection, but core Bible reading works entirely offline.
What Bible translations does Illume support?▼
English: KJV, WEB, WEBC. Chinese: CUVS (Simplified), CUVT (Traditional).
Is Illume free?▼
Yes — Illume Basic is free with 5 AI questions/day. Premium is $4.99/month or $39.99/year with a 7-day free trial.
Can I listen to the Bible?▼
Yes! Premium includes high quality audio with real-time verse highlighting. Bible reading using your device's built-in text-to-speech engine is free and fully supported.
Is my data private?▼
Completely private. No ads. No tracking. No data sold to third parties.