Comparison

NavsTMS vs Scripture Singer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NavsTMS

This app aids in memorizing Bible verses through interactive games and recitation practice. It tracks progress for multiple users, syncs across devices via iCloud, and offers verses in various translations. Includes bonus content and a graphical status report.

Highlights
  • Verse memorization games
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Multi-device iCloud sync
  • Progress tracking for multiple users
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Email verse sharing
  • Graphical status report
Features
Currently charting
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Here’s help for memorizing verses in The Navigators' TMS Bible memory program. See, say and record the verses, and play several games to help you commit verses to memory. Tracks memory and review status for multiple participants and gives points for their memory/review activity. Shares memory status information across multiple devices via iCloud. TMS topics are divided by series: Live the New Life Proclaim Christ Rely on God's Resources Be Christ's Disciple Grow in Christlikeness Bonus: Includes "Growing in Christ" verses - Lessons on Assurance and Lessons on Christian Living; also includes two TMS verses found only in the 2:7 Series Features and Benefits – - Encourages memorization and review of important Bible verses - Make audio recordings and play back to check your recitation - Verses are currently available in NASB, KJV, NKJV, ESV, and NIV - Shares memory status across multiple devices via iCloud - Easily email a friend to share a verse you are memorizing - Memory games include Show/Hide, Phrases (show a phrase at a time), Word Take-Away, Initials, and Reference ID (gives the Scripture text and lets you choose the reference) - Drag-and-drop both Topics and Verse References in a unique implementation of the Bridge and the Wheel (iPad only due to screen space requirements) - Includes full text of TMS Course Workbook - The “Transformed Into His Image” screen is a graphical status report of the number of verses memorized, and also a challenge to apply those verses by becoming more like Him. Further, it is a reminder that Jesus is coming again, perhaps soon! For each verse that is memorized, one “box” is uncovered to reveal a little more of an image of the glorified Christ. The uncovered boxes are slightly shaded, a reminder that even at our best we see only a partial image of His glory. Touch the “But Soon!” button for a full and clear image. So let’s live for Him and grow in His likeness while we still have the opportunity. Spanish version is now available! NavsTMSesp

About

Scripture Singer

This app helps users memorize the Bible by combining scripture with music. Learn verses at your own pace, anywhere, anytime, making biblical memorization simple and effective.

Highlights
  • Bible memorization
  • Learn scriptures with music
  • Flexible pace
  • Anytime, anywhere learning
  • Easy scripture learning
Features
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Scripture Singer is designed to make memorization of the Holy Bible easy and effective. This simple app provides you with the opportunity to learn scriptures anywhere and at any time, and gives you the freedom to go at whatever pace you like. It allows you to effortlessly memorize parts of the Bible by combining scripture with music.

Screenshots

NavsTMS4 screens
Scripture Singer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scripture Singer at Free against NavsTMS's $4.99. Scripture Singer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (722 vs 59). NavsTMS's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scripture Singer is free to download; NavsTMS costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scripture Singer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Singer has 722 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NavsTMS ships an update every 4 months, Scripture Singer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NavsTMS versus Scripture Singer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavsTMSScripture Singer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (59 ratings)4.8 (722 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59722 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames D BattleAdvent Herald Academy, Inc.

Customer experience

NavsTMS

All ratings59 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative18.2%

Scripture Singer

All ratings721 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative17.5%

User reviews

NavsTMS

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for scripture memorization
  • ✅ Excellent review system
  • 💡 Multiple Bible versions available
  • 🎯 Encourages spiritual growth
  • 📱 Convenient mobile access

Room to improve

  • 🖥️ Outdated UI/graphics
  • 🎨 Poor color contrast
  • 🎛️ Lacks customization options
  • ⏳ Feels like an older app
  • 🚫 No landscape mode

Scripture Singer

From 722 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Uplifting and beautiful music
  • 👍 Great for memorizing scripture
  • 🙌 Helpful for learning Bible verses
  • 🎶 Charming and whimsical tunes
  • ✨ Wonderful way to share the faith

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't use exact wording of KJV Bible
  • 🔇 Some songs/playlists don't play
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🔄 Update causes crashes

Bugs and requests

NavsTMS

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App won't open
  • App crashes frequently
  • Text box not displaying typed letters
  • Stuck on 'Let's Begin' page
  • App not functioning after working previously
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  • Discrepancy between book and app verses

Requested features

15 requests
  • Darker background/theme options
  • Option to change font size
  • Add personal verses
  • Ability to change verse from memorized to not memorized
  • Allow user to select version for each verse
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  • Add NLT Bible version
  • Option to choose font size and background
  • Add flash card functionality
  • Ability to swipe between verses
  • Allow setting different versions for different verses
  • Family sharing feature
  • Option to uncheck verses for review
  • Add NIV84 version
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add visual diagrams from hard copy

Scripture Singer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App is completely empty
  • Continuous loading circle, no connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Spanish Bible verses
  • Ability to choose any verse
  • More Bible verses and variety of artists
  • Option to add custom titles/tags for verses

In-app purchases

None

NavsTMS

No in-app purchases

None

Scripture Singer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NavsTMS free?
NavsTMS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripture Singer free?
Scripture Singer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NavsTMS or Scripture Singer?
Scripture Singer is rated higher. NavsTMS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Scripture Singer averages 4.8 from 722 ratings.
Do NavsTMS or Scripture Singer have ads?
Neither NavsTMS nor Scripture Singer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NavsTMS or Scripture Singer?
NavsTMS ships an update every 4 months, and Scripture Singer every 3 months. Most recently, NavsTMS was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scripture Singer on October 3, 2026.

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