Comparison

Bible Verse Memorization vs Wortanker

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

Head to head
About

Bible Verse Memorization

This app helps you memorize Bible verses using flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, and audio playlists. It features a smart review system for spaced repetition and securely backs up your data to iCloud. Essential features are free, with an optional subscription for advanced practice modes.

Highlights
  • Flashcard practice
  • Fill-in-the-blank tests
  • Audio playlists
  • Spaced repetition system
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Multiple Bible versions
Features
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BVM makes it easy (or at least easier) to memorize Scripture. The app lets you practice with flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks and audio playlists. The flashcards use a smart review system where, based on your rating, each card resurfaces at the right time for you to review it. Never Forget Your Favorite Verses: Save and practice the passages you want to keep close. Review at the Right Time: Reinforce your memory with spaced repetition. Test Yourself: Check how well you remember each passage with fill-in-the-blanks. Data Is Backed Up: Passages are backed up securely in your iCloud and synced across your devices. No sign-in is required. The Bible versions available are the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV). If you have any suggestions on how to improve BVM, feel free to contact us via the App Support email. This app is sustained by optional subscriptions, while keeping the essential features freely available. A Pro subscription is required to unlock Smart Review, Fill-in-the-Blank, Audio Practice, Unlimited Saved Passages and Unlimited Collections. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wortanker

Features
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Wortanker brings Bible reading, memorization, prayer and personal notes together in one calm app. Read Scripture without distractions, search and highlight verses, write notes and compare Bible translations. Save important verses and memorize them using different practice methods and reviews based on your progress. You can also memorize complete chapters section by section. Keep prayer requests with reminders, follow reading plans, and capture sermons, books and your own studies. Connections help you rediscover relationships between Bible passages and what you have learned. No account is required. Your personal content stays locally on your device and the core experience works offline. Backups let you export and restore your data. Read. Learn. Pray. — all in one place, without the noise.

Screenshots

Bible Verse Memorization4 screens
Wortanker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wortanker at none against Bible Verse Memorization's 2. Wortanker also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bible Verse Memorization sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Wortanker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible Verse Memorization ships an update fortnightly, Wortanker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bible Verse Memorization versus Wortanker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBible Verse MemorizationWortanker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHavard TrymanBenedikt Berg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bible Verse Memorization

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro$24.991 Year
None

Wortanker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bible Verse Memorization free?
Bible Verse Memorization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wortanker free?
Wortanker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bible Verse Memorization or Wortanker have ads?
Neither Bible Verse Memorization nor Wortanker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bible Verse Memorization or Wortanker?
Bible Verse Memorization ships an update fortnightly, and Wortanker every 10 days. Most recently, Bible Verse Memorization was updated on November 7, 2026 and Wortanker on November 5, 2026.

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