You know you should memorize Scripture — but between paper flashcards getting lost in your bag and expensive apps locking basic features behind a subscription, actually building the habit feels harder than it should be. Versify strips away every barrier: pick any verse in eight popular translations (ESV, NIV, NASB, NLT, CSB, BSB, LSV, KJV), and the app walks you through seven interactive game modes — read, type-the-first-letter, fill-in-the-blank, free type, speak it aloud, listen, and flashcards — until the words move from your screen into your heart.^1
What makes Versify click is how polished and intuitive it feels for a free app. Organize your verses into custom folders (one reviewer uses the Leitner spaced-repetition system with separate folders for new, learning, and review), search your memory list to find any passage, track your progress with completion indicators, and flag tricky flashcards for extra attention. Speech recognition lets you recite a passage out loud and get instant feedback, and the app now displays verse numbers within passages — a long-awaited addition that makes navigating longer sections easier. Tucked into the settings is a "What is the Gospel?" section, a quiet declaration of the heart behind the project.^2
Built by siblings Alyssa and Richie Tarkowski — a data engineer and developer duo from Illinois — Versify began as a hackathon project inspired by Proverbs 3:1-2: "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments." What started as a passion project is now Versify LLC, and as Alyssa wrote on Product Hunt: "Because of my brother's and I's passion for God and programming, we decided to create a free Bible verse memorization app... We make no money off of it, so word of mouth is our only way of sharing this Bible memory tool with others."^3
Why Christians Love Versify: "I've been using memorization apps for many years now, and I have officially switched to Versify. Minimal, accessible, and helpful UI. The modes of memorization are on point... Praise God for this app. If you can keep it free, please do — it will likely end up in the hands of more people out there and in these times, we need more believers drinking deeply from the well of memorization."^2 Another user shared, "I have tried for years to consistently memorize Scripture. I would get started but then forget to review or would misplace my flashcards... But now I have all the verses in one place. The folders allow me to organize them exactly how I need them. No verses fall through the cracks!"^2 Families use it for Awana scripture memorization with their kids, and one reviewer called it "essential for memorization" in Church of the Nazarene Bible quizzing.^4
Notable:
- Featured in Bible Memory Goal's "Best Bible Memory Apps Compared (for 2026)" video, praised for its design and user experience^5
- Available on iOS, Android, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple Vision
- Accessibility features include larger text support, dark mode, and sufficient contrast
- Completely free — no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases
