Comparison

The Verse XR vs SCP Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

The Verse XR

Features
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Use your phone or tablet to experience extra layers of visuals, sound, and meaning over art installations and performances. As this project develops, you can view augmented works as part of various art events and on the streets of New York City. You can also try them here: https://www.erinkostudios.com/theverseargallery/ Connect with @erinkostudios for more!

About

SCP Dictionary

Explore SCP Foundation articles with a dedicated reader offering light/dark themes and adjustable text. Save entries and images for offline access, organize bookmarks, and sync progress across devices. This independent reader is not affiliated with the official SCP Wiki.

Highlights
  • Browse and search SCP entries
  • Save articles and images for offline reading
  • Organize bookmarks and reading history
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Adjustable text size and reading controls
  • Light and dark themes
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Explore the strange, one article at a time. SCP Dictionary brings SCP reference reading into a focused interface with light and dark themes. READ AND EXPLORE Browse entries, search by title or SCP number, and narrow supported results with classification and tag filters. Follow supported article links and footnotes within the reader. Adjust text size and reading controls to suit you. BUILD YOUR OFFLINE LIBRARY Save articles and available images for offline reading. Organize bookmarks, keep your reading history, and return to your saved reading position. Bulk downloads can resume after interruption, retaining completed articles. KEEP YOUR PLACE Browse and read as a guest, or sign in to sync bookmarks and reading progress across devices. Export and restore library backups when moving or protecting your saved collection. KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT The app includes banner ads. Full bulk downloads require a rewarded ad; individual article saves and metadata indexing do not. Ad availability varies. Internet access is needed for new content and synchronization. Offline reading requires a completed download. Search coverage and source availability vary by language; custom interactive pages and external media may not be fully supported. An independent community reader, not an official SCP Wiki application. SCP content originates from the SCP Wiki and its authors. Available source credits and license links are retained in the reader.

Screenshots

The Verse XR2 screens
SCP Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Verse XR at none against SCP Dictionary's shown. The Verse XR also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Verse XR ships an update every 3 days, SCP Dictionary every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Verse XR versus SCP Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Verse XRSCP Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB55 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHutong GamesAldrin Francisco

In-app purchases

None

The Verse XR

No in-app purchases

None

SCP Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Verse XR free?
The Verse XR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCP Dictionary free?
SCP Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Verse XR or SCP Dictionary have ads?
SCP Dictionary shows ads; The Verse XR does not.
Which is updated more often, The Verse XR or SCP Dictionary?
The Verse XR ships an update every 3 days, and SCP Dictionary every 3 months. Most recently, The Verse XR was updated on November 4, 2026 and SCP Dictionary on November 4, 2026.

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