# Verses vs Enduring Word Commentary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enduring Word Commentary at none against Verses's 10. Enduring Word Commentary also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 74%). Verses's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 695). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Verses sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Enduring Word Commentary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Verses against 4.7 for Enduring Word Commentary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verses has 3.9K ratings behind it against 695, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Verses's written reviews are positive against 84% of Enduring Word Commentary's.

Verses ships an update weekly, Enduring Word Commentary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verses | Enduring Word Commentary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663/reviews) | [4.7 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enduring-word-commentary/id1436262209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 695 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#126** |
| Size | 106 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Verses, Ltd. Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939461662) | [Enduring Word](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436262208) |

## What reviewers say

### Verses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app helps users memorize and retain scripture through engaging memory games. It offers progress tracking, adaptive learning, and topical passage lists to make learning scripture efficient and enjoyable. Multiple Bible translations are available.

**Highlights:** Scripture memorization games, Progress tracking, Adaptive learning, Topical passage lists, Multiple Bible translations, Memory health tracking, Group memorization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verses Basic | $4.99 | per year |
| Verses Basic - Legacy | $4.99 | per year |
| Verses Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Verses Pro - Legacy | $9.99 | per year |
| RVR | $3.99 | one-time |
| HCSB | $4.99 | one-time |
| ESV | $5.99 | one-time |
| NLT | $5.99 | one-time |
| NIV | $6.99 | one-time |
| NASB | $6.99 | one-time |


### Enduring Word Commentary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enduring-word-commentary/id1436262209)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a comprehensive Bible commentary from Genesis to Revelation, incorporating historical theologians for deeper understanding. This free resource is available in multiple languages and can be used online or offline, with options to bookmark and share passages.

**Highlights:** Full Bible commentary (Genesis to Revelation), Incorporates historical theologians, Available in multiple languages, Online and offline access, Bookmark and share passages, No sign-in required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helps understand the Bible better
- 🤯 Life-changing insights
- 📚 Excellent commentary and analysis
- 🙏 Deepens relationship with God
- 🎉 Clarifies biblical context and meaning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Sensitive scrolling can accidentally change chapters
- 🙄 No highlighting or note-taking features
- 🤔 Some Reformed doctrine teachings
- 🤕 Crashes and bugs with recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during use
- Inability to get past language selection screen
- Certain books/chapters not populating
- Offline mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Offline mode for use without internet
- Dark mode for easier night reading
- Bookmarking and saving progress
- Audio commentary integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Verses free?

Verses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Enduring Word Commentary free?

Enduring Word Commentary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Verses or Enduring Word Commentary?

Verses and Enduring Word Commentary are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 695 ratings respectively.

### Do Verses or Enduring Word Commentary have ads?

Neither Verses nor Enduring Word Commentary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Verses or Enduring Word Commentary?

Verses ships an update weekly, and Enduring Word Commentary fortnightly. Most recently, Verses was updated on October 12, 2026 and Enduring Word Commentary on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Verses or Enduring Word Commentary?

Verses currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Enduring Word Commentary at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*