How to install BiblePro on Windows / macOS
Desktop is the best platform for split-pane parallel reading, deep study, and group reading plans. Two install paths: direct installer download (fastest) or app store (auto-updates).
Windows install
Method A · Browser download (recommended)
- Click Windows · Browser download, get
BiblePro.Windows.x.x.x.exe - Double-click to run the installer
- Follow the wizard → Done
Installers are code-signed, so SmartScreen warnings almost never appear. In rare cases (new signing certificate not yet trusted, enterprise-managed PCs), if “Windows protected your PC” pops up, click More info → Run anyway.
Method B · Microsoft Store
Click Open Microsoft Store for one-click install with automatic updates.
Antivirus / Corporate machines
- Some antivirus tools (Defender Enterprise, ESET, Norton, etc.) may block first launch. Trust and allow to proceed.
- Domain-managed corporate machines without install permission: contact IT or use Microsoft Store instead.
Windows requirements
Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, version 1809 (build 17763 / October 2018 Update) or higher.
Why does it install to the C drive by default?
The app itself is only tens of megabytes. Installing to a non-system drive (D / E) triggers UAC admin-permission prompts on every launch—a poor experience. So we install the program into the C drive system directory by default.
What actually takes space is not the program but data files: Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, audio, video. BiblePro separates “program” from “data”—you can move the data storage path to any disk via “Settings → Storage Management” inside the app (e.g. put audio / video on D / E / external drives). That’s the real space-saving approach.
Old PC / pre-1809 Windows fallback
If your PC doesn’t meet the requirements, we strongly recommend installing an Android emulator and using our Android version. The experience is nearly identical (large-screen, split view, keyboard shortcuts, parallel lookup—all work):
| Emulator | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BlueStacks | bluestacks.com | Best international choice, runs on older PCs |
| NetEase MuMu | mumu.163.com | Stable performance, friendly to Windows 7/8 |
| LDPlayer | ldplayer.net | Lightweight, widely used |
Install steps: install the emulator → open its browser → visit this page → download the Android Browser APK → install.
macOS install
Method A · Browser download (recommended)
- Click macOS · Browser download, get
BiblePro.macos.x.x.x.dmg - Double-click the
.dmg, drag the BiblePro icon to the Applications folder - Find BiblePro in Applications, double-click to launch
Installers are signed with Apple Developer ID + Notarized, so they launch directly in almost all cases. In rare cases, if “BiblePro can’t be opened because it’s from an unidentified developer” appears, Control-click the app icon → Open, or go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and scroll to the bottom to click “Open Anyway”.
Method B · Mac App Store
Click Open Mac App Store for auto-verified signature and auto-updates—simplest option.
macOS requirements
- Minimum: macOS 12 Monterey or higher
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel CPUs both supported (universal binary)
Old Mac fallback
If your macOS is below 12 Monterey, use an Android emulator + install the Android version:
| Emulator | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BlueStacks for Mac | bluestacks.com/mac | Most stable on Mac, supports Intel & Apple Silicon |
| NetEase MuMu Pro for Mac | mumu.163.com/mac | Apple Silicon native, better performance |
Install steps: install the emulator → open its browser → visit this page → download the Android Browser APK → log in with the same account, data syncs via cloud.
First launch
- Sign in with the same email / account (register on first run)
- Resources (translations / commentaries / dictionaries / audio) are downloaded on demand from “Settings → Translation manager / Commentary manager”
- Reading progress, bookmarks, notes, thoughts, and reading plan progress all sync automatically across devices
Relationship with mobile
Desktop shares the same account system with iOS / Android mobile:
- Notes, bookmarks, thoughts, reading plan progress all sync across devices
- Verses marked / notes written on your phone are immediately available on your computer
- Desktop-only features: split-pane parallel (up to 4 translations side-by-side), companion windows for commentary / dictionary / original, keyboard shortcuts, extra-large font, bulk copy / export
Still won’t install / crashes on launch?
- Uninstall the old version (Control Panel / drag from Launchpad), then reinstall the latest
- macOS “file damaged” prompt: it’s a Gatekeeper quarantine attribute. In Terminal:
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/BiblePro.app - Still stuck? Email BibleProInfo@gmail.com with your OS version and screenshot—we’ll help.