Vertically Verse
The Bible in vertical CJK
About
Experience the Bible in a unique vertical, right-to-left format, mirroring traditional East Asian text. Choose from Korean, Japanese, or Chinese translations with customizable fonts and themes for an immersive reading journey.
What's New in Vertically Verse
1.3.1
September 15, 2026
Legibility and polish. Verse numbers are larger and easier to pick out, and they now scale properly with all three text sizes instead of shrinking away at the smallest one. The swipe hint in 묵상하기 is no longer so faint, and the book name there no longer breaks across two columns. In 절별 the two page arrows are now one control rather than two separate buttons. Several Japanese and Chinese labels have also been corrected — 節別 in particular was a Korean coinage that is not a word in either language.
MoreFAQ
What languages does Vertically Verse support?
Vertically Verse offers the Bible in Korean (한글 킹제임스), Japanese (口語訳), and Chinese (和合本). You can switch between these translations with a single tap.
How does Vertically Verse differ from other Bible apps?
Vertically Verse is designed with traditional CJK typesetting in mind, featuring a fully vertical, right-to-left reading experience. This is not a horizontal app with rotated text, but a reading experience rethought from the ground up for vertical CJK.
Can I customize the reading experience in Vertically Verse?
Yes, you can adjust the font size and line spacing to your preference. Vertically Verse also offers serif (명조) and sans (고딕) typefaces, along with dark, sepia, and light reading themes.
Does Vertically Verse have ads?
No, Vertically Verse is ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements to interrupt your reading experience.
What are the reading layouts available in Vertically Verse?
Vertically Verse provides two reading layouts: a continuous flow for uninterrupted reading and a structured page layout that mimics traditional book pages.
Is Vertically Verse available on multiple devices?
Currently, Vertically Verse is supported on iPhones. Information regarding support for other devices may be updated in future releases.
How often is Vertically Verse updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on September 3, 2026. The app was initially released on July 16, 2026, suggesting a relatively active development cycle.
What is the age rating for Vertically Verse?
Vertically Verse has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.
