# The Bible Memory App vs Verses

The clearest difference is update cadence: Verses at weekly against The Bible Memory App's monthly. Verses also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). The Bible Memory App's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 74%) and ratings volume (32K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Verses sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Bible Memory App against 4.7 for Verses. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bible Memory App has 32K ratings behind it against 3.9K, 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 74% of Verses's.

The Bible Memory App ships an update monthly, Verses weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bible Memory App | Verses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #163 |
| Size | 103 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Millennial Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/817220893) | [Verses, Ltd. Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939461662) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bible Memory App

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Reference, #155 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


### Verses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app helps users memorize and retain scripture through engaging memory games. It offers progress tracking, adaptive learning, and topical passage lists to make learning scripture efficient and enjoyable. Multiple Bible translations are available.

**Highlights:** Scripture memorization games, Progress tracking, Adaptive learning, Topical passage lists, Multiple Bible translations, Memory health tracking, Group memorization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verses Basic | $4.99 | per year |
| Verses Basic - Legacy | $4.99 | per year |
| Verses Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Verses Pro - Legacy | $9.99 | per year |
| RVR | $3.99 | one-time |
| HCSB | $4.99 | one-time |
| ESV | $5.99 | one-time |
| NLT | $5.99 | one-time |
| NIV | $6.99 | one-time |
| NASB | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bible Memory App free?

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

### Is Verses free?

Verses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Bible Memory App or Verses?

The Bible Memory App is rated higher. The Bible Memory App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Verses averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do The Bible Memory App or Verses have ads?

Neither The Bible Memory App nor Verses shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bible Memory App or Verses?

The Bible Memory App ships an update monthly, and Verses weekly. Most recently, The Bible Memory App was updated on October 13, 2026 and Verses on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Bible Memory App or Verses?

The Bible Memory App currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Verses at #163. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*