# Versify App vs Anchored Bible Memory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Versify App at none against Anchored Bible Memory's 3. Versify App also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anchored Bible Memory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Versify App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Versify App against 4.9 for Anchored Bible Memory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Versify App has 15K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Versify App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anchored Bible Memory's.

Versify App ships an update fortnightly, Anchored Bible Memory every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Versify App | Anchored Bible Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versify-app/id1597230197/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-bible-memory/id6778095227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704387830) | [Garrett Crane](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778095229) |

## What reviewers say

### Versify App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versify-app/id1597230197)

Easily memorize Bible verses with engaging games and progress tracking. Supports multiple popular Bible versions for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Verse selection, Memorization games, Progress tracking, Multiple Bible versions, ESV, NIV, NASB, NLT, CSB, BSB, LSV, KJV support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient memorization methods
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Helpful for all ages
- 🚀 Effective at helping users memorize verses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited to only ESV and KJV translations
- 💡 Desire for more Bible translation options
- 💡 Wish for ability to edit/customize verses
- 💡 Need for syncing across devices
- 🐛 Issues with typing accuracy and penalties

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with adding new verses
- Inconsistencies with verse tracking and progress

**Requested features**

- Add more Bible translation options
- Ability to edit/customize verses
- Syncing across devices
- Adjust typing accuracy requirements
- Add verse numbers/references


### Anchored Bible Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-bible-memory/id6778095227)

Build a personal scripture library, learn verses through various methods, and review them with flashcards or voice recitation. Collaborate with others in private groups to memorize together. Offers free and premium tiers with different features.

**Highlights:** Build scripture library, Multiple learning methods, Flashcard and voice review, Private group memorization, Five Bible translations, Customizable organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Versify App free?

Versify App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anchored Bible Memory free?

Anchored Bible Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Versify App or Anchored Bible Memory?

Versify App is rated higher. Versify App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Anchored Bible Memory averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Versify App or Anchored Bible Memory have ads?

Neither Versify App nor Anchored Bible Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Versify App or Anchored Bible Memory?

Versify App ships an update fortnightly, and Anchored Bible Memory every 8 days. Most recently, Versify App was updated on October 31, 2026 and Anchored Bible Memory on October 31, 2026.

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