The Verse XR vs SCP Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Verse XR
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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!
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Verse XR ships an update every 3 days, SCP Dictionary every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | The Verse XR | SCP Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hutong Games | Aldrin Francisco |
In-app purchases
The Verse XR
No in-app purchases
SCP Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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