Comparison

Shut Up, Devil! vs Bible Memory

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

Head to head
About

Shut Up, Devil!

Access scriptures tailored to life's challenges, with personalized declarations to speak aloud. Find relevant verses by category or search, save favorites, and set reminders to reinforce your faith. Enhance your experience with custom scripture additions and teachings.

Highlights
  • Scripture by issue category
  • Personalized scripture declarations
  • Searchable scripture database
  • Save favorite scripture cards
  • Set scripture speaking reminders
  • Add custom scriptures and categories
  • Audio and video teachings
Features
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The Shut Up, Devil! app puts the power of God's Word in your pocket. Access scriptures related to almost any issue you face, each including a personalized version designed to speak aloud. HOW IT WORKS Identify an issue: 25+ common issue categories and an app-wide search make it easy to find the scriptures you need, when you need them. Browse scripture cards: Swipe through cards that present scriptures with personalized application. Save a card to your favorites for quick access later. Set a reminder: Stay on the offensive by setting reminders to speak Scripture aloud. Be notified as often or as little as you like. Add your own: Add your own scriptures and categories with a one-time in-app purchase. Also includes audio tracks and video feed with frequent teachings by Kyle Winkler.

About

Bible Memory

This app aids in memorizing Bible verses using a variety of interactive methods. It supports all translations and offers features like audio playback, fill-in-the-blanks, and typing exercises to reinforce learning. Track your progress and compete on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Memorize Bible verses
  • Audio playback
  • Fill-in-the-blanks exercises
  • Typing from memory
  • Organize verses into collections
  • Progress tracking and reports
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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VerseLocker makes memorizing Scripture easier than ever — and it's completely free, with no ads, no subscriptions, and no premium tier. CHOOSE YOUR TRANSLATION Memorize in ESV, KJV, NIV, NASB, CSB, NKJV, and many more. Type in any reference and the verse is ready to go. FIVE WAYS TO PRACTICE - Listen to your verses on a loop, hands-free - Fill in missing words from memory - Type the verse out from memory - Recite using only the first letters of each word - Review on a schedule that reinforces what you've learned STAY MOTIVATED - Organize verses into collections by book or topic - Track your progress with detailed reports - Earn badges as you reach milestones - See where you rank on the global leaderboard BUILT FOR FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND SMALL GROUPS Whether you're memorizing with your kids, leading a Sunday school class, working through a homeschool curriculum, or building a personal discipline, VerseLocker keeps everything in one place. FROM A MINISTRY, NOT A STARTUP VerseLocker is built and maintained by Scripture Memory Fellowship, a nonprofit ministry devoted to Bible memorization. It's free because we believe Scripture memory should be. Download VerseLocker and start today.

Screenshots

Shut Up, Devil!2 screens
Bible Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Memory at none against Shut Up, Devil!'s 5. Shut Up, Devil!'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 560) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Shut Up, Devil! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bible Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shut Up, Devil! against 4.8 for Bible Memory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shut Up, Devil! has 12K ratings behind it against 560, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 94% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, Bible Memory every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shut Up, Devil! versus Bible Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShut Up, Devil!Bible Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12K ratings) — better4.8 (560 ratings)
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews — better94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better560
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle Winkler Ministries, Inc.SMF

Customer experience

Shut Up, Devil!

All ratings11,654 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%

Bible Memory

All ratings560 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Shut Up, Devil!

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for fighting spiritual battles
  • 👍 Scriptures and declarations are uplifting
  • 👍 Convenient access to God's word
  • 👍 Useful for various life struggles
  • 👍 Empowers users to speak truth against lies

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with lost user-created content
  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bible translation used
  • 🔍 Desire for more topics and categories

Bible Memory

From 560 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for reviewing scriptures and learning them
  • 👍 Variety of helpful features
  • 👍 Ability to input verses from other translations
  • 👍 Ability to edit verses
  • 👍 Excellent for memorizing scripture

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Formatting issues with right-to-left languages
  • 👎 User interface could be improved for better navigation

Bugs and requests

Shut Up, Devil!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid feature not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding user content

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose Bible translation
  • Expand list of topics and issues covered
  • Improve syncing of user-created content

Bible Memory

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional connectivity issues
  • White screen loading issue on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline mode for downloading verses
  • Ability to memorize full passages without having to go through each verse individually
  • Addition of more Bible translations, including Catholic versions

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shut Up, Devil!

One-time5
  • Upgrade to Shut Up, Devil! Pro$1.99
  • $5 Donation$4.99
  • $10 Donation$9.99
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  • $25 Donation$24.99
  • $50 Donation$49.99
None

Bible Memory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shut Up, Devil! free?
Shut Up, Devil! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bible Memory free?
Bible Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Memory?
Shut Up, Devil! is rated higher. Shut Up, Devil! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bible Memory averages 4.8 from 560 ratings.
Do Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Memory have ads?
Neither Shut Up, Devil! nor Bible Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shut Up, Devil! or Bible Memory?
Shut Up, Devil! ships an update every 4 months, and Bible Memory every 5 months. Most recently, Shut Up, Devil! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bible Memory on October 16, 2026.

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