Speak vs Heartword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Speak
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A calm app for scripture memorization. Simply read it, recall it, then recite it aloud (audio stays on device). Once you've memorized a verse, you can memorize it offline for 30 days after download.
Heartword
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Know it by heart. Live it by heart. Heartword is a thoughtful Scripture memorization practice designed to help the words stay with you. Short daily sessions guide you through a proven learning sequence: β’ Discover β read for meaning, structure, and rhythm β’ Rebuild β reconstruct the verse through active recall β’ Complete β retrieve missing words with helpful context β’ Recall β type or recite the full verse from memory β’ Return β review near the point of forgetting Heartword adapts review timing based on your recall, helping you strengthen difficult verses without turning your spiritual practice into pressure. FEATURES β’ Typed and optional spoken recall β’ Adaptive spaced review β’ Personal verse library β’ Custom verse entry β’ Mastery progress, daily rhythm, and streaks β’ Optional local practice reminders β’ World English Bible Updated at launch PRIVACY FIRST No account is required. Your progress, custom verses, preferences, and reminder schedule remain on your device in the current release. Heartword contains no advertising, third-party analytics, or cross-app tracking. Heartword is a memorization aid. Verify custom verse wording against a trusted Bible source.
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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Heartword at 16.0 against Speak's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Speak ships an update weekly, Heartword every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speak | Heartword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Fisher | TimeTells Innovations LLC |
In-app purchases
Speak
No in-app purchases
Heartword
No in-app purchases





