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Theocratic notes app for Jehovah's Witnesses.

Type a scripture, JWrite finds it. Meetings, assemblies and conventions, in 13 languages.

See It in Action

Scripture detection: write, JWrite finds the verse.

Type a scripture. JWrite does the rest.

Download a Bible translation, then tap the reference to read the verse, offline too.

On the platform

Your notes, on the platform.

Write the talk, read it on stage.

The conductor at the podium, the audience raising hands to comment

Speaker and congregation

Two fields on every note, searchable from Home.

Reading mode, full screen

Keyboard off, scriptures tappable, nothing else on screen.

Parts in two

Publisher and householder as a script. Share it as PDF.

Two men talking over an open Bible

How It Works

Open, write, organise.

Nothing to learn: a note, a verse, a category.

Step1

Open a note

Tap +, give it a title.

Step2

Write, the scripture lights up

Tap it to read the verse, offline with a downloaded Bible.

Step3

Organise and sync

Categories and sync on every device, with Pro.

Handwriting

By hand, too.

A page for your pen or your finger, inside every note.

  • Pen, marker, highlighter and eraser
  • Lines, squares or dots
  • Apple Pencil: double tap for the eraser
  • Share it as an image or PDF

Study Tab

Your study, in one tab.

Three pages: daily text, personal study, family worship.

Daily text

Today's text, past days, a note for each.

Personal study

Four pinned notes and five jw.org articles a day.

Family worship

Its own pinned notes and ideas, one switch away.

A young woman reading the Bible outdoors
A family studying at the kitchen table

Features

Made for the Kingdom Hall.

JWrite is a theocratic notes app designed to help you get the most out of every meeting, assembly, and convention.

Scriptures found as you type

Convention programs, offline with Pro

Phone to tablet, in sync with Pro

Dark mode

Dark mode

Event Types

Meetings, assemblies, conventions.

Assembly and convention programs in the app. A note for each part, offline with Pro.

  • Midweek Meeting

    Our Christian Life and Ministry

  • Weekend Meeting

    Public Talk & Watchtower Study

  • Circuit Assembly

    1-day event, twice yearly

  • Regional Convention

    3-day annual event

A regional convention in a stadium

JWrite Web

Your notes, in any browser.

  • Nothing to download. Just sign in.
  • Phone, tablet, computer: the same notes.
  • Start at the hall, finish at home.
Open JWrite Web

Included with JWrite Pro.

Premium

What JWrite Pro adds

Cloud sync, JWrite Web, offline programs.

Free

$0.00Forever

  • Unlimited notes
  • Real-time scripture detection
  • Rich text editor
  • Dark mode
  • Not included in the free version: Cloud sync across devices
  • Not included in the free version: JWrite Web in the browser
  • Not included in the free version: Custom categories
  • Not included in the free version: Offline event programs
  • Not included in the free version: Ad-free experience

JWrite Pro

Best Value

$22.99/year

  • Everything in Free
  • Cloud sync across all devices
  • Multi-device continuity
  • JWrite Web in the browser
  • Custom note categories
  • Offline convention & assembly programs
  • Ad-free experience
  • Priority support
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Reference market: United States. Check the final price for your country and store in the app.

How does JWrite compare?

JW Library, JW Notes, TheoPad: every app has its strengths. We compared them honestly, feature by feature, including where JWrite is not the best choice.

Read the full comparison
  • JW Library
  • JW Notes
  • TheoPad
  • JW Smart Notes
  • JWrite

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about JWrite? Find answers to the most common questions below.

What is JWrite?

JWrite is a free note-taking app for Jehovah's Witnesses on iOS and Android, with a browser app included in JWrite Pro. It supports notes for meetings, assemblies and conventions, real-time Bible reference detection, a rich text editor and conversation mode for ministry preparation. Download a Bible translation in the app to read verses offline. The Study tab brings together the daily text and jw.org study suggestions. JWrite has 13 interface languages and is developed by BerviFix, an independent developer from Italy, with no affiliation to the Watch Tower Society.

Which JW notebook app can I use to take meeting notes?

JWrite is a digital JW notebook for taking notes at meetings, assemblies and conventions. It detects Bible references as you write. Download a Bible translation in the app to read verses offline. JWrite is free on iOS and Android; cloud sync and the browser app require Pro. JW Notes is a separate app, compared alongside JWrite and other apps on our comparison page.

How does scripture detection work?

JWrite detects Bible references such as "John 3:16" or "Heb 11:1" as you type. First download a Bible translation in the app using an internet connection. You can then tap a highlighted reference to read the verse from the downloaded translation offline.

Is JWrite free?

Yes. JWrite is free to download and use, and the free version shows ads. The free version includes unlimited notes, real-time scripture detection, conversation mode, a rich text editor, and dark mode. For cloud sync, multi-device continuity, custom categories, offline event programs, and an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to JWrite Pro for just $22.99/year. Reference market: United States. Check the final price for your country and store in the app.

What platforms is JWrite available on?

JWrite is free on iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android, from the App Store and Google Play. With JWrite Pro you can also use JWrite Web in your computer's browser at web.jwrite.app, nothing to install.

What languages does JWrite support?

JWrite supports 13 interface languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Polish, Dutch, Romanian, Tagalog, Ukrainian and Swedish. For offline scripture reading, choose and download an available Bible translation in the app.

What is the Study tab in JWrite?

The Study tab is JWrite's home screen for your spiritual routine. It shows the text of the day, your pinned notes (up to 4 per section), and study suggestions from jw.org: articles recommended for today for personal study and dedicated ideas for family worship, in your language. You can choose whether JWrite opens on the Study tab or on your notes.

Does JWrite show the daily text?

Yes. JWrite displays the text of the day directly in the Study tab, with the full scripture and an archive of past days. You can write a dedicated note for each daily text, and even open a split view with your note and the daily text side by side. JWrite can also remind you to read the daily text at the time you choose.

Can I use JWrite for conventions and assemblies?

Absolutely! JWrite includes dedicated support for regional conventions and circuit assemblies. You can access event schedules and create notes linked to each talk. With JWrite Pro, event programs are available offline, perfect for convention venues with limited connectivity.

Can I use JWrite on the platform?

Yes. JWrite has a reading mode made for the platform: the keyboard goes away, the note becomes read-only and scripture references stay tappable. From reading mode you can switch to full screen, with nothing else on the page. Notes can also carry the speaker and congregation, and you can search both from Home. All of this is free.

How do I prepare a two-person part with JWrite?

Open the Conversation tab in a note. Write the part as a dialogue between publisher and householder, mark the householder's lines and look up scriptures as you write. When it's ready, share it as a PDF in chat or script style, or as a JWrite file the person doing the part with you can import into the app. It's free.

Can I write by hand in JWrite?

Yes. Every note has a Handwriting tab: write with a stylus or your finger, with pen, marker, highlighter and eraser, 8 colors, and plain, lined, squared or dotted paper. On iPad, Apple Pencil double tap follows your system setting, for example to switch to the eraser. Share the page as an image or PDF. It's free; syncing across devices needs Pro. Scripture recognition and search don't work on handwriting yet.

Does JWrite sync across devices?

Yes, with JWrite Pro. Cloud sync lets you start a note on your phone at the Kingdom Hall and continue editing on your tablet at home, or on your computer with JWrite Web. All your notes, settings, and categories stay in sync across all your devices.

Does JWrite work offline?

You can take notes and read downloaded Bible verses offline. Notes and downloaded Bible data are stored on your device. The initial Bible download needs an internet connection, as do cloud sync and the browser app.

Is JWrite affiliated with the Watch Tower Society?

No. JWrite is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania or any related entities. It is a third-party tool created to help Jehovah's Witnesses take better notes.

How does JWrite handle my privacy?

JWrite stores all your notes locally on your device by default. If you enable cloud sync (JWrite Pro), your notes are sent over an encrypted connection to JWrite's own servers in the European Union. Firebase (Google) is used only to sign you in and for anonymous usage statistics. We do not sell or share your personal data. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

Which Bible translations are available?

Check the Bible translations available in the app and download the one you want to use. The initial download needs an internet connection; afterward, you can read verses from that translation offline while taking notes.

How do I contact support?

You can reach our support team at jwrite.info@gmail.com. We typically respond within 24-48 business hours. You can also check the FAQ section in the app for quick answers to common questions.

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