Great app!
Intuitive UI and makes memorizing fun. Well done!
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This app helps you memorize religious texts by progressively hiding words, allowing you to fill in the gaps. It offers a vast library of prayers and writings, with features for custom text input and offline speech recognition. Memorization is designed to be a personal journey, free from ads or pressure.
✓Progressive word hiding for memorization
✓Extensive library of prayers and writings
✓Custom text input and passage creation
✓Offline speech recognition for recitation
✓No account or sign-in required
✓Ad-free and distraction-free experience
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What's New in Verses
1.9
August 27, 2026
Reciting a passage now keeps up with you. The page scrolls on its own so the line you are reading stays in the middle of the screen, and a hidden word shows itself as soon as you say it. The line that stands in for a hidden word is thinner and lighter, and sits right under the word it replaces. The walkthrough has arrows now, so you can go back to a step you passed or move ahead, and it covers hiding several words at once and looking at what you have hidden. Small fixes and refinements.
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How does Verses help with memorization?
Verses uses a progressive word-hiding technique. You start by hiding a few words in a prayer or text, and as you become more familiar, you hide more words until you can recite the entire passage from memory. This method encourages active recall and deepens understanding.
What kind of content is available in Verses?
Verses includes a library of 225 Bahá'í prayers, The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh, 249 Ruhi quotations, and other writings from Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and the Báb. You can also paste your own text to memorize.
Does Verses require an internet connection to work?
No, Verses is designed to work offline. Speech recognition for recitation happens on your device, and all your passages and progress are stored locally on your iPhone, ensuring privacy and accessibility without data usage.
Is Verses suitable for all ages?
Yes, Verses has an age rating of '4+' and is suitable for children and adults alike. Its simple interface and focus on personal learning make it accessible for a wide range of users interested in memorization.
How often is Verses updated?
The latest version of Verses is 1.8, and it was last updated on August 24, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates indicating ongoing development and support.
Can I use my own texts in Verses?
Absolutely. Verses allows you to paste any text you wish to learn, such as a poem or a quotation, and then break it into passages for memorization. This feature makes the app highly versatile for personal learning goals.
What makes Verses different from other memorization apps?
Verses focuses on a quiet, personal memorization journey without ads, leaderboards, or timed challenges. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data on the device and offers a unique progressive word-hiding method for deep learning.
Is Verses free to use?
Yes, Verses is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees, and the app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.