# The Bible Memory App vs Scripture Before Scroll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scripture Before Scroll at none against The Bible Memory App's 20. Scripture Before Scroll also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). The Bible Memory App's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 32) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Bible Memory App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scripture Before Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Bible Memory App against 4.7 for Scripture Before Scroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bible Memory App has 32K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of The Bible Memory App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scripture Before Scroll's.

The Bible Memory App ships an update monthly, Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bible Memory App | Scripture Before Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833/reviews)** | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-before-scroll/id6771953135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Millennial Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/817220893) | [James Liberty](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771953137) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bible Memory App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Reference, #161 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive system for memorizing, organizing, and reviewing Bible verses. It utilizes various cognitive techniques and allows for customizable review schedules. The app also integrates with a Bible reader for a complete study experience.

**Highlights:** Active memorization techniques (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), Customizable verse organization and collections, Spaced repetition review system, Cross-device synchronization, Integrated Bible reader (in-app purchase), Verse import from multiple translations

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bible Memory PRO Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bible Intelligence Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory PRO +Intelligence | $5.99 | per month |
| Bible Memory PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Bible Memory Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Bible Intelligence Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Bible Memory Bible - ESV® | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - NASB® | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - ESV® | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scripture Memory Bible - NIV® | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NASB | $15.99 | one-time |
| Memory Bible - ESV® + PRO | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + ESV | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NIV | $15.99 | one-time |
| PRO + NKJV | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bible Memory PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memorization tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Flexible review scheduling
- 👍 Helpful for spiritual growth
- 🚀 Efficient typing/first-letter mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Syncing/account issues
- 🔒 Concerns about cost of upgrades
- 👎 Limited Bible version options
- 👎 Frustration with strict accuracy requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Verse progress/history data loss
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior with dark mode

**Requested features**

- Customizable review schedules
- Verse reference testing mode
- Support for more Bible translations
- Ability to delete verses in bulk
- Audio playback/listening feature


### Scripture Before Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-before-scroll/id6771953135)

This app restricts access to social media until you complete your daily Bible reading. Choose your reading style, track your progress, and test your knowledge with trivia. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or data selling.

**Highlights:** Social media blocking, Daily scripture reading, Reading habit tracking, Bible trivia, Family Game mode, Private journaling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bible Memory App free?

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

### Is Scripture Before Scroll free?

Scripture Before Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Bible Memory App or Scripture Before Scroll?

The Bible Memory App is rated higher. The Bible Memory App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Scripture Before Scroll averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do The Bible Memory App or Scripture Before Scroll have ads?

Neither The Bible Memory App nor Scripture Before Scroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bible Memory App or Scripture Before Scroll?

The Bible Memory App ships an update monthly, and Scripture Before Scroll every 4 days. Most recently, The Bible Memory App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Scripture Before Scroll on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*