Xiphos is described as '(formerly known as GnomeSword) is a Bible study tool written for Linux, UNIX, and Windows under the GNOME toolkit, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from The SWORD Project and elsewhere' and is a Bible Study tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xiphos for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Xiphos alternative is AndBible: Bible Study, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xiphos are e-Sword, YouVersion, JW Library and Bible by Olive Tree.