Superbook Kids Bible Review (2026)
By Sankalp Jonna · Last reviewed 2026-05
Superbook Kids Bible is a free, video-led kids Bible app from CBN that pairs 68 full-length animated episodes with a complete Bible reader for families who want long-form scripture storytelling in one place.
We installed it on an iPad and an Android phone, watched a handful of episodes start to finish, poked through the games and Quests, and read a few chapters side by side. This is what we found, what we did not test, and where it actually belongs in a family's app rotation.
How we tested
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What it is
Superbook is the app version of CBN's long-running animated Bible series. The Christian Broadcasting Network has been producing Superbook content since 1981, and the current 3D reboot started in 2011. The app bundles every episode of that reboot, plus the original 1980s series in some regions, into one free download with no in-app purchases.
The design is unapologetically video-first. The home screen leads with episodes (around 25 minutes each), and the rest of the app (games, devotional Quests, character profiles) orbits the show. Each episode follows a modern kid and a robot who get sent back in time to witness a biblical event, which means a lot of action sequences, named characters, and dramatic music.
Scope is broad. You get 68 full episodes covering most of the canonical narrative arc (creation through Acts), the entire Bible text in KJV, NIV, ESV, and NLT, 20+ Bible games, and a Quests devotional track. The 23-language audio and 35 dubbing options for the show give it real reach outside English-speaking households.
Who it's for
Families who already watch or remember the Superbook TV series and want long-form animated episodes alongside a real Bible reader, all in one free app. It fits best for ages 6-11 who can sit through a 25-minute episode, for homeschool families looking for narrative-driven Bible time, and for missionary or multilingual households that benefit from the dubbing options. Younger preschoolers and parents who want short, calm bedtime stories will find it too long and too action-heavy.
Best for
Families who already watch the Superbook show and want long-form animated episodes plus a real Bible reader in one app.
Skip if
You want short audio-led stories, modern animation, or you do not want CBN-branded content for political or theological reasons.
Key features
68 full-length animated episodes
Roughly 25 minutes each, covering most of the biblical narrative from Genesis through Acts. The largest free video library of any app in this category.
Full Bible text with four translations
KJV, NIV, ESV, and NLT are all included. You can read a chapter directly, not just a retelling, which is unusual for a kids-focused app.
Audio narration on scripture
Chapters can be read aloud, so a non-reading kid can follow along while the text scrolls.
20+ Bible games and Quests devotionals
A reward system (SuperPoints) and avatar customization sit on top of the games. Quests are structured devotional tracks tied to episode themes.
23 languages with 35 dub tracks
Strong global reach for missions-minded families and multilingual households. Few competitors come close on language coverage.
Completely free with no IAPs and no ads
CBN funds the app directly. There are no upsells, no premium tier, and no third-party advertising as of version 3.0.8.
Cross-platform availability
Ships on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire, which makes it easy to install on whatever tablet a family already owns.
Pricing reality
Superbook is fully free with no in-app purchases. CBN funds development as part of its broader ministry, and the app explicitly states there are no ads. The full feature set (all 68 episodes, the full Bible reader, every game, every Quest) is available the moment you open the app. The practical cost is storage and battery. The app weighs in around 216MB before any cached video, and long episodes will drain an older tablet. Plan to keep it on a device with Wi-Fi access, since offline support is limited.
Alternatives
Other apps we'd look at if Superbook Kids Bibledoesn't fit.
Bible App for Kids review →
The dominant free animated kids Bible app, built by Life.Church and OneHope.
Minno - Kids Bible Videos review →
Christian Netflix for kids: 175+ shows including VeggieTales and Adventures in Odyssey.
BibleBuddy Kids review →
KJV side-by-side scripture, AI tutor, and parent dashboard for ages 4-12.
Verdict
Superbook is the deepest free video library in the category, full stop. Sixty-eight long-form episodes plus a real Bible reader, in four translations, in 23 languages, with no IAPs, is genuinely a lot for zero dollars. If your kid already loves the TV series, installing this is a no-brainer.
The friction is the package, not the price. The animation style skews older and more action-driven than calm preschool Bible content, the app is heavy on the device, there is no parent dashboard, and CBN's broader media identity is a real factor for families who pay attention to those things. We would recommend it to homeschool families and Superbook fans first, and steer toddler-focused parents toward a shorter, gentler option.
What real users say
THANKFUL777MOM
We love Superbook! The daily verse that is sent is a great way to start the day with my child. The videos are so enjoyable and Bible-based. The characters of Chris, Joy and Gizmo are very relatable. Not only are lessons learned by the characters from first-hand observation or interaction with a Biblical person, but the scripture is also brought to life through accurate depictions of places, clothing, and customs. Even the dialogue is most often what is actually written in The Bible. We have had so many discussions about God, life, our character, history, and geography after watching. It’s been a launching pad for learning. My child and her friends have not tired of seeing these videos for the last 5-6 years, and it’s still an exciting day to receive a new one in the mail. As a former film and television artist, I like the visual and voice quality of these videos. They are enjoyable for me to watch as well. We even watch the old, original videos produced, which are sometimes included in the extras section of the disc. We enjoy seeing the evolution of the storytelling and animation. We have given the extra videos to friends, family and a Christian school for Bible class. People ask us all the time, “Where can I get these??” Because extra discs are part of the sign up, we have extra copies to give out. This is so helpful because we were lending them out so much we didn’t get the benefit of them, and I want to keep an intact set for my grandchildren.
— THANKFUL777MOM · July 20, 2019
♾️ stars if possible
So I am your UX Designer’s, Jesse’s daughter, Iris! I’m the tester and my job doesn’t even feel like work! So one day I needed to bring a Semester Project and I did it on Superbook! A lot of my classmates watched it and my teacher often has frogs in her throat and she would often have to read the Bible to me and my friends and now she downloaded Superbook and LOVES IT!! *airhorn sound*. Now, instead of reading the psychical Bible, we read the Superbook Bible! I suggested to my friend, who doesn’t have any devices to get an iPad, TV, or both and watch Superbook! So if she gets an iPad, she could download Superbook and if she gets a TV, she could watch Superbook and if she gets both, she could do both of those things! ( l know that she could watch Superbook on her iPad but she could watch on the TV too)! Her parents say “no screens” ( because they want to protect her eyes), but my mom gave me just the thing! UV glasses! And I just have to buy an extra pair, give them to my friend and make a lemonade stand or something and we could get enough money for an iPad, or a TV-(which might take a long time) and IF we get enough to get an iPad, TV, or both we could watch Superbook together! OR we could go on a playdate and she could come to my house and we could watch Superbook on my TV or iPad and she could use my mom’s UV glasses, or she could use her parents’ phone and download Superbook. Wow, I wrote a lot of stuff. Yeah. ♾️stars if I could. Thank you for reading this!
— #sirishafortnitegirl💝😆 · February 12, 2025
This is fun!
I have always liked the “house. The down the street and around the corner” beginning of the SUPERBOOK show on t.v. and all the different ones after it have been very entertaining. But the one you have now is spectacular! It could be a video all by itself, (hint, hint). I found myself watching videos over and over just to watch the opening and sing with the end song. It sure didn’t hurt to watch the episodes again either. With most videos it would be a massive waste of time! But with these videos, you are getting a perspective that may be the same as yours to shore it up; or a different one entirely to ponder and turn over to choose to add another, deeper perspective. Entirely your choice, as long as you don’t make it something opposite of what God intended in HIS HOLY WORD. SUPERBOOK doesn’t do that and we shouldn’t either. Even for an adult, the games to help memorize a verse is there for us. The children learn we can all spend more time in GOD’S WORD. I have not changed my mind since I last rated this app. It is still fun. It is still fun. *****It is still fun !!!
— trv5673 · February 21, 2022
Amazing app for children
So, I, a 17 year old girl absolutely love this app and have been able to share in that love with my 6 year old sister. It has fun games to play to help you memorize the verse of the day; which those verses always seem so impactful to me. Likewise, they have a full season of free full-length episodes that are based on different stories of the Bible, such as David and Goliath or Daniel in the lions’ den. I definitely like the videos. Sometimes when I just don’t feel like I have enough to give to a Bible study, I watch these episodes, which are animated very well. This app even has the full Bible with different translations. It has features that allow you to look into different characters of the Bible, such as Moses, Jesus, etc. If they have a feature on the app that relates to any verse in the Bible, there will be an icon under the verse and it will take you to that feature. So, I listed a lot and have yet to try all of the features of the app, but let me remind you again, I’m 17 and I love it!! I’m sure any kid would love it and a good sit down to read the Bible, watch episodes or play any of the fun games on the app!
— Critic roaming · July 24, 2018
Excellent teaching tool
I cannot thank God enough for the ministry of Superbook! When my granddaughter comes to my home I show her Superbook episodes and she can’t wait to see the next one. Her parents are involved in the Harikrishna Eastern religion (even though my daughter was raised in a Christian church she turned her back on Jesus as God‘s only son, at 18 & joined a Harikrishna movement at a “rainbow gathering”). They don’t allow me to tell her about Jesus so I told my granddaughter learning about Jesus this is our secret because if mommy finds out I won’t be able to tell her anymore! I feel horrible having to approach it this way, but I will not risk my granddaughter’s eternal soul to honor my daughter’s of preventing her from knowing about Jesus. I read the Bible to her and when she learned about the “lambs book of life” in revelation she asked me if her name was in that book and I told her there is one way you can be sure your name is in the book and explained the plan of salvation. She looked at me filled with joy and said pray with me now! So we prayed and she asked Jesus into her heart at 7 years old!
— Super-grandma · February 9, 2024
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The audio Bible app for kids.
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What surprised us
The biggest surprise was the sheer runtime. Sixty-eight episodes at roughly twenty-five minutes each is more long-form Bible video than any kid will reasonably finish, and it is all free with no upsell screens, no premium tier, and no ads. CBN funds the thing directly¹, which is unusual in a category where most "free" apps gate stories behind a subscription within the first session. The full Bible reader alongside the episodes (KJV, NIV, ESV, NLT, with audio narration) was the second surprise: a lot of kid-focused apps stop at retellings, and Superbook actually lets a child open Genesis 1 and read the chapter².
What we did not expect was how strongly the show's tone defines the app. Every entry point pulls you back toward the episodes, the games and Quests are themed around the show's characters, and the avatar-and-points system is built for kids who already watch. If your child is not a Superbook fan walking in, the app has less to offer them than the install size suggests. The animation style (a 2011 3D reboot with action-movie pacing and dramatic scoring) also reads older than the preschool-coded marketing implies.
What we did NOT test
We did not run extended sessions on Kindle Fire, did not benchmark battery drain over a multi-hour drive, did not test every one of the 35 dubbing tracks, and did not verify accessibility features like screen-reader support or text resizing on the scripture reader. We also did not audit the Quests devotional content for theological framing in detail. If any of those are decision-critical for your family, treat this review as a starting point, not a final answer.
Sources
- Superbook Kids Bible, official app page, CBN: https://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/app
- Superbook Kids Bible on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/superbook-kids-bible/id606378030