Sword Drill vs Bible Memory Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sword Drill
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Remember "Sword Drills" in Sunday School? The teacher whould announce a verse and see who could find it and read it to the class first. This app was built from that concept. It provides an expedited view of bible chapters/verses from BibleGateway.com. It add quick buttons to select the last several verses/passages most recently retrieved which enhances Bible study cross referencing. This was my first app first published when the App Store was barely a month old back in 2008. It was pulled from the store when the original 32 bit apps were disallowed because at the time I didn't have the time to update it. With the advent of AI, I was able to feed my old project and have AI turn it into a modern SwiftUI version in just a few minutes. There are other Bible Reading apps out there but this one is lightweight and agile in ways that are helpful. Sword Drill is a focused, native front-end for Bible Gateway. Pick a book, enter a chapter or verse, choose a translation, and read β without ads, banners, or site navigation getting in the way. FEATURES β’ Distraction-free reading β Ads, banners, and page chrome are automatically filtered out so you see only the passage text. Ad network requests are blocked to save bandwidth. β’ Three translation buttons β Tap KJV, NKJV, NASB, or customize the buttons in Settings with any version Bible Gateway supports. β’ Recent passages β Your five most recent lookups appear as quick-access buttons for fast reference. β’ Keep screen awake β Toggle the screen lock so your device stays on while you read or study. β’ Designed for accssibility. Every control has been enabled for voice over and color scheme updated for those with color discrimination issues. Sword Drill is not affiliated with Bible Gateway.
Bible Memory Note
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Bible Memory Note helps you learn and memorize Bible verses through repeated recall. Enter a verse or choose from a prepared set. Hide selected words, use hints, and work through each verse step by step. At the end, compare what you entered with the original text. Key features Save and manage Bible verses Memorize verses with selected words hidden Use hints to recall each passage gradually Type verses and compare them with the original text Browse memory cards by swiping left or right Simple interface designed for quiet, focused use Bible Memory Note focuses on steady repetition rather than complicated features. It can be used for personal devotion, small groups, Sunday school, youth groups, and Scripture memorization. Saved verses and progress are stored only on your device. Deleting the app or resetting its storage may remove your saved content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bible Memory Note at 15.0 against Sword Drill's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sword Drill | Bible Memory Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AYEFON.COM | SUNYOUNG PARK |
In-app purchases
Sword Drill
No in-app purchases
Bible Memory Note
No in-app purchases
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