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Reference app screenshots that say “I” or “my”

Speaks in the user’s own voice: “my day”, “I’m sleeping better”. The line reads as the user’s own words, the way a review or a diary entry would.

From the top 100 free Reference apps on the US App Store, read on October 9, 2026. Screenshots are the developers’ own, shown from Apple’s servers with a link to each app.

The numbers

Apps that do it
21% 21 of 100
Screenshots that do it
5% 27 of 566
The top ten
5 of 10 against 16 of the other 90

27 of the 566 Reference screenshots read (5%) do this, across 21 of the top 100 apps (21%). 5 of the top ten do it (50%), against 16 of the other 90 (18%): the top ten do it more than the rest. Of the 23 categories read so far, Reference is 2nd for this. It is most common in Food & Drink (26% of apps) and least common in Games (2%).

12 examples from the chart.

12 of the 27 Reference app screenshots that say “I” or “my”, one from each app, the highest on the chart first.

Live Translator: Translate + App Store screenshot 1, headline “Translate Anything”. Says “I” or “my”.
Live Translator: Translate +#1 in Reference · screenshot 1“Translate Anything”
Bible App Store screenshot 3, headline ““Best Bible app I've ever used.” “I love this app but more importantly, I need this app.” “Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!””. Says “I” or “my”.
Bible#3 in Reference · screenshot 3“Best Bible app I've ever used.” “I love this app but more importantly, I need this app.” “Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!”
Bible Chat: Daily Devotional App Store screenshot 2, headline “THE #1 FAITH APP”. Says “I” or “my”.
Bible Chat: Daily Devotional#5 in Reference · screenshot 2“THE #1 FAITH APP”
AI Translator:Voice&Text&Photo App Store screenshot 1, headline “Travel Without Language Barrier”. Says “I” or “my”.
AI Translator:Voice&Text&Photo#6 in Reference · screenshot 1“Travel Without Language Barrier”
Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer App Store screenshot 3, headline “Hourly verses, quotes, and prayers”. Says “I” or “my”.
Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer#9 in Reference · screenshot 3“Hourly verses, quotes, and prayers”
Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets App Store screenshot 2, headline “Interact with God's Wisdom”. Says “I” or “my”.
Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets#13 in Reference · screenshot 2“Interact with God's Wisdom”
Hallow: Prayer & Meditation App Store screenshot 2, headline “FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”. Says “I” or “my”.
Hallow: Prayer & Meditation#15 in Reference · screenshot 2“FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”
BibleScroll: Christian Focus App Store screenshot 4, headline “Reclaim hours every week”. Says “I” or “my”.
BibleScroll: Christian Focus#22 in Reference · screenshot 4“Reclaim hours every week”
PokeNotify: TCG Restock Alerts App Store screenshot 6, headline “Trusted by 30,000+ Collectors”. Says “I” or “my”.
PokeNotify: TCG Restock Alerts#33 in Reference · screenshot 6“Trusted by 30,000+ Collectors”
Bible Bff-Modern Bible Stories App Store screenshot 1, headline “#1 Modern Bible App”. Says “I” or “my”.
Bible Bff-Modern Bible Stories#37 in Reference · screenshot 1“#1 Modern Bible App”
Kuli Kuli: Travel Translator App Store screenshot 1, headline “Travel anywhere, understand everything”. Says “I” or “my”.
Kuli Kuli: Travel Translator#42 in Reference · screenshot 1“Travel anywhere, understand everything”
Blue Letter Bible App Store screenshot 5, headline “Advanced Search”. Says “I” or “my”.
Blue Letter Bible#43 in Reference · screenshot 5“Advanced Search”

All 27 on the wall

Real headline examples, word for word.

The words on all 27 that carry any, as each app wrote them.

  • “Translate Anything”“So easy, I’m suddenly a polyglot!”Live Translator: Translate + · #1 · screenshot 1
  • “Best Bible app I've ever used.” “I love this app but more importantly, I need this app.” “Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!”Caroline John Mitra"Best Bible app I've ever used." || "I love this app but more importantly, I need this app." || "Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!"Bible · #3 · screenshot 3
  • “THE #1 FAITH APP”TRUSTED BY MILLIONS“I open it every morning before my feet hit the floor. A verse, a prayer, and suddenly I feel ready for the day. My anxiety is quieter now. My faith is louder. I didn't know an app could change how I talk to God but this one did. — Jessica R.”Bible Chat: Daily Devotional · #5 · screenshot 2
  • “Travel Without Language Barrier”Text, speak, or snap-we've got your translation coveredAI Translator:Voice&Text&Photo · #6 · screenshot 1
  • “Hourly verses, quotes, and prayers”“I am grateful for my prayers being answered.”Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer · #9 · screenshot 3
  • “Interact with God's Wisdom”How does Matthew 11:28 relate to finding peace?“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest”Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets · #13 · screenshot 2
  • “FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”“Life changing. Truly awesome.” | “This is where my soul is finding peace for the first time.” | “By far the best app on my phone.”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 2
  • “Reclaim hours every week”“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12BibleScroll: Christian Focus · #22 · screenshot 4
  • ★ BUILT WITH COLLECTORS“Trusted by 30,000+ Collectors”Real-time alerts backed by collectors calling out drops every day.“Helped me catch drops I would have missed.”PokeNotify: TCG Restock Alerts · #33 · screenshot 6
  • “#1 Modern Bible App”“This is the best low pressure way to get into the Bible!” -Kylie Mcrae “I never knew how much tea was in the Bible until I listened to Bible Bff” -Amelia CarnsBible Bff-Modern Bible Stories · #37 · screenshot 1
  • Trusted by 1M+ travelers“Travel anywhere, understand everything”App Store Editor's Choice"Salmon and Salmon Roe Avocado Mayo Rice Bowl Salmon roe contains nutrients called DHA and EPA, which are known to help lower cholesterol and support fat metabolism. We wish you good health and hope you enjoy your meal."Kuli Kuli: Travel Translator · #42 · screenshot 1
  • “Advanced Search”Doing a word study? Can’t find that one verse? One of our many search options will help you!Blue Letter Bible · #43 · screenshot 5
  • “Chat about burning questions”How can I hear God's voice in my life?Faithe: Bible Videos & Stories · #48 · screenshot 5
  • “The #1 Muslim App”★★★★★ 4.9 RATED 4.9 ON THE US APP STORE“This app blocks social medias and any app you are addicted to and won't unlock it until you say you've prayed. ... I've been able to wake up for fajr much more and read more of the Quran.”Niyat: Quran, Prayer & Dua · #49 · screenshot 2
  • FOR THE“TRUTH SEEKERS”“This app has truly given me exactly what I was thirsting for. Clarity.”Truthly: Catholic AI · #51 · screenshot 2
  • “Connect with God Daily”“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” JOHN 10:11Holy Bible Widget: Daily Verse · #55 · screenshot 5
  • “Find Peace for your Family”“I thought my kids needed this. Turns out, I did more.”“I thought my kids needed this. Turns out, I did more.”Theo: Prayer & Meditation · #61 · screenshot 6
  • “Get Access to Our Content Anytime”BibleProject · #73 · screenshot 4
  • “Add God's Word to your home screen”“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. Psalm 23:1”Bible Widget · #78 · screenshot 2
  • “Real Faith Journeys”Be inspired to build your own.“This app helped me get closer to my rabb.”Muslim Pro: Quran & Athan · #85 · screenshot 5
  • “Use A.I. to Find New Trends”ReelTrends - AI Creator Tools · #89 · screenshot 2
  • “Daily Prayers, Rosary, & More”“I’m just beginning and already tears are flowing”“I’m just beginning and already tears are flowing”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 3
  • “Hear What Our Audience Is Saying”BibleProject · #73 · screenshot 5
  • “Make faith your priority”“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13”Bible Widget · #78 · screenshot 3
  • “Sleep Meditations”“I can finally sleep without any medications”“I can finally sleep without any medications”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 4
  • “Christian Music & Chants”“Your songs brought me out of the desert and watered my thirsty soul.”“Your songs brought me out of the desert and watered my thirsty soul.”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 5
  • “Minute Meditations”“This app has been an answer for my weary soul”“This app has been an answer for my weary soul”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 6

Top ten Reference apps that do it.

  1. #1Live Translator: Translate +1 of its 6 screenshots
  2. #3Bible1 of its 6 screenshots
  3. #5Bible Chat: Daily Devotional1 of its 6 screenshots
  4. #6AI Translator:Voice&Text&Photo1 of its 6 screenshots
  5. #9Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer1 of its 6 screenshots

The same tactic in other categories.

CategoryApps that do itScreenshotsTop ten
Food & Drink26% 26 of 1006% 34 of 5402 of 10
Reference21% 21 of 1005% 27 of 5665 of 10
Shopping19% 19 of 1004% 24 of 5622 of 10
Travel19% 19 of 1005% 27 of 5610 of 10
Finance17% 17 of 1003% 20 of 5811 of 10
Education16% 16 of 1004% 20 of 5552 of 10
Lifestyle14% 14 of 1003% 18 of 5562 of 10
Social Networking14% 14 of 1003% 15 of 5540 of 10
News13% 13 of 983% 17 of 5170 of 10
Entertainment13% 13 of 1003% 16 of 5443 of 10
Music13% 13 of 1002% 13 of 5501 of 10
Business12% 12 of 1003% 15 of 5541 of 10
Medical11% 11 of 1003% 14 of 5480 of 10
Productivity10% 10 of 992% 13 of 5511 of 10
Health & Fitness10% 10 of 1002% 10 of 5740 of 10
Navigation9% 9 of 992% 9 of 5661 of 10
Sports8% 8 of 1002% 10 of 5581 of 10
Utilities8% 8 of 1002% 13 of 5490 of 10
Graphics & Design6% 6 of 991% 6 of 5643 of 10
Photo & Video6% 6 of 1001% 6 of 5660 of 10
Weather5% 5 of 1001% 5 of 5552 of 10
Developer Tools3% 3 of 1001% 3 of 5070 of 10
Games2% 2 of 100under 1% 2 of 5670 of 10

Says “I” or “my”, across all categories

Related tactics.

Often on the same screenshot

  • Quotation marks67% of these screenshots, against 5% of all Reference screenshots
  • States a benefit85% of these screenshots, against 45% of all Reference screenshots
  • User quote37% of these screenshots, against 2% of all Reference screenshots
  • Star rating shown41% of these screenshots, against 6% of all Reference screenshots
  • Uses a number37% of these screenshots, against 8% of all Reference screenshots
  • Illustration or mascot59% of these screenshots, against 33% of all Reference screenshots

More in words

Questions, answered from the chart.

How many top Reference apps have App Store screenshots that say “I” or “my”?
21 of the top 100 Reference apps (21%) have at least one, and 27 of their 566 screenshots (5%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free chart on October 9, 2026.
Which Reference apps have App Store screenshots that say “I” or “my”?
In the top ten: Live Translator: Translate + (#1), Bible (#3), Bible Chat: Daily Devotional (#5), AI Translator:Voice&Text&Photo (#6) and Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer (#9). Further down the chart: Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets (#13), Hallow: Prayer & Meditation (#15), BibleScroll: Christian Focus (#22), PokeNotify: TCG Restock Alerts (#33) and Bible Bff-Modern Bible Stories (#37), and 11 more.
Should my Reference app have App Store screenshots that say “I” or “my”?
The chart shows who does it, not whether it would work for your app. 5 of the top ten Reference apps do it (50%), against 16 of the other 90 (18%), so the top ten do it more than the rest. Ten apps is a small group, so read that as a description of this chart and not as a rule.

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