Comparison

Bible Memory Verses vs Lifetime Bible

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

Head to head
About

Bible Memory Verses

This app helps users memorize and organize Bible verses. It offers tools like word removal, flashcards, audio recording, and text-to-speech. Organize verses by custom folders, topics, or Bible order for study and discovery.

Highlights
  • Verse memorization tools
  • Custom folder organization
  • 120 pre-defined topics
  • Audio record & playback
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Add custom verses
Features
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Bible verses from 4 translations Download one of 4 available full versions Download or manually add your own verses Add Custom Folders to organize verses 120 Topics No adds, No opinions, just verses The primary purpose of this app is to provide tools to help with scripture memorization. There is a word removal tool, 2 types of flashcards, audio record & playback functions, text to speech, custom folders, search function and the ability to add your own verses. The secondary purpose is to provide organization tools of verses to help you find verses to memorize, study, share, or just to discover what the Bible has to say about particular topics. Verses can be searched or reviewed in Bible order, by Topic, or by verse rank( 1 - 200).

About

Lifetime Bible

Features
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Lifetime Bible is a calm, offline place to read Scripture, learn verses by heart, and keep your notes forever — pinned to the verses that move you. HOW TO READ Open it and start reading the full Berean Standard Bible (all 66 books). No account, no signal needed — it all works offline. Tap play to listen in a real recorded voice. HOW TO TAKE NOTES - Press and hold to highlight exactly the words you want, in colors you choose. - Attach a note to any verse or range. Tap a reference inside a note to jump straight there. - Search any word or phrase to find it again instantly. HOW TO MEMORIZE A VERSE 1. Add a verse to the Memorizer. 2. Read along with the recorded voice, then practice with first-letters, hidden words, and fill-in-the-blank. 3. Tap the mic to recite it out loud — the app follows along and scores how you did. 4. It reminds you to review each verse right before you'd forget it. HOW TO KEEP IT SAFE Sign in (optional) and your notes back up and sync across your devices. Lose your phone, sign in on a new one, and everything comes back. Read in Light, Dark, or a warm Parchment theme, at any size. FAMILY DEVO — A FIVE-MINUTE DEVOTIONAL FOR YOUR DINNER TABLE • Tonight's short passage to read aloud — miss a night and the plan simply waits for you • A question for each of your kids, plus a closing question the whole family answers together (Pro tailors each question to your child's age and interests) • Record the discussion if you like: the app writes down what each person said — the audio itself is never saved • A family journal that builds night after night, shared only with your family — and exports as a beautiful PDF keepsake • Read through Mark, John, Psalms, or any of the 66 books — your family's place in each is remembered LIFETIME BIBLE PRO Pro adds the AI study tools: ask questions about any passage, snap a photo of handwritten notes to save them to the right verse, and smart-import notes from elsewhere. $1.00/month — everything else is free, forever. Lifetime Bible is made by Junior Varsity Enterprises, LLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bible Memory Verses4 screens
Lifetime Bible2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Memory Verses at none against Lifetime Bible's 1. Lifetime Bible's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Lifetime Bible sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Bible Memory Verses asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Memory Verses ships an update every 3 weeks, Lifetime Bible every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bible Memory Verses versus Lifetime Bible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Memory VersesLifetime Bible
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Commission Software, Inc.Junior Varsity Enterprises, LLC

Bugs and requests

Bible Memory Verses

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when adding custom verses
  • App crashes when marking verses as target/favorite/memorized
  • Fill-in-the-blank feature not working properly
  • Audio recordings delete previous recordings
  • Text visibility issues in dark mode
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  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Verses disappear from folders despite showing count
  • Cannot add verses to target list in newer version
  • Flash cards show blank back side
  • Tech support link non-functional
  • Spelling errors in verse text
  • Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions

Requested features

14 requests
  • Adjustable text size for large passages
  • Custom folder creation and naming
  • Bible order sorting option
  • Restore opening video/splash screen
  • Multi-user support for different memorizers
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  • Verse reminders and notifications
  • Additional Bible translations (NLT, NKJV)
  • Loop/auto-repeat audio recordings
  • Shuffle flashcard option
  • Ability to organize verses by subject/study
  • Link to Bible Gateway
  • Context information for verses
  • iPad app version
  • Prayers feature

Lifetime Bible

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bible Memory Verses

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lifetime Bible

Subscriptions1
  • Lifetime Bible Pro7 Days trial$1.001 Month

Questions

Is Bible Memory Verses free?
Bible Memory Verses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lifetime Bible free?
Lifetime Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bible Memory Verses or Lifetime Bible have ads?
Neither Bible Memory Verses nor Lifetime Bible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Memory Verses or Lifetime Bible?
Bible Memory Verses ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lifetime Bible every 2 days. Most recently, Bible Memory Verses was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lifetime Bible on October 31, 2026.

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