Verse Runner
The Verse Runner boy sprinting along a cliff with a glowing Bible, coins, and floating words LOVE and FAITH
Scripture memory, but make it a game

Hide God's Word in your heart — while you run.

Verse Runner turns Bible memorization into a side-scrolling adventure. Kids dash through the verse, pick the right next word, and earn coins, streaks and goofy new pals along the way.

Coming soon to the App Store See how it works

For iPhone and iPad. We'll announce the launch right here.

How Verse Runner works

Short, fun runs that put each verse in order — again and again, until it sticks.

Read the verse

Every run starts with the verse on screen, so you know what you're about to run through.

Run and pick the next word

Two words race toward you. Tap to switch lanes and catch the one that comes next in the verse — dodge the tricky wrong one.

Earn coins, streaks and pals

Perfect runs earn medals. Daily streaks (with streak freezes) build the habit. Coins unlock a growing cast of racing, wheelie-popping pals.

Meet the pals

Earn coins to bring a friend along on your run. Each one has its own look and its own sound.

The runner racing along a cliff with Baxter the dog, Nitro Nibbles the capybara on a motorcycle, and Hippocrates the hippo in a rocket shopping cart
Baxter Baxter Dog
Peaches Peaches Lamb
Dottie Dottie Dove
Archibald Archibald Lion
Jetpack Jimmy Jetpack Jimmy Fish
Ronny Ronny Raccoon
Kai Kai Raptor
Hippocrates Hippocrates Hippo
Jetstream Joey Jetstream Joey Mouse
Nitro Nibbles Nitro Nibbles Capybara
Sir Spurj Sir Spurj Pancake Enthusiast

Made for families

A calm place to practice Scripture — no ads, no pressure, no distractions.

  • No ads and no tracking. Nothing is sold or shared.
  • Play right away as a guest. An account is optional, and it's for a parent or guardian.
  • Slow, gentle practice for beginners — and faster, trickier runs for kids who want a challenge.
  • Daily streaks and an optional reminder to build a lasting habit.
  • Verse collections that follow the books from Scripture Memory Fellowship.
A dad and his son on the couch, laughing together over a tablet, with a Bible on the table beside them

Review

The correct word is highlighted, so beginners can follow along and learn the verse's rhythm.

Normal

A steady pace, with a mix of simple and verse-like wrong words for a real challenge.

Hard

Fast, with the trickiest wrong words — and extra coins for the kids who want more.

The runner and Baxter the dog cheering on a lakeside dock at summer camp, with cabins, sailboats and happy campers behind them
Scripture Memory Camp · July 5–9, 2027

Memorize Scripture. Earn a week of camp.

Kids ages 3–18 can earn a scholarship to next summer's Scripture Memory Camp just by hiding God's Word in their hearts. This year's theme is Songs of the Soul, Volume 2 — and you can learn those verses by playing Verse Runner.

25verses

PreK – 2nd grade

50verses

3rd – 5th grade

75verses

6th – 12th grade

Memorize your verses

Learn the verses for your grade from Songs of the Soul, Volume 2: Key Memory Verses from Psalms 76–150. Play the Songs of the Soul – Vol. 2 collection in Verse Runner to practice them again and again.

Recite to a hearer

Each week, say your verses to an adult hearer (age 19 or older). A Basic Scholarship brings camp down to a small fee. A Cumulative Scholarship — reciting everything in one sitting to your pastor or church leader — brings it down to just the deposit.

Send in your form

Your hearer signs the certification form, and it's sent to SMF by June 14, 2027. Then register and get ready for a week of fun at Southland Christian Camp, Ringgold, Louisiana.

Playing Verse Runner is a great way to learn the verses, but camp scholarships are certified by your hearer's signed form, not by the game. Adults (19 & up) are welcome at full price.

Camp details & registration ↗
The runner and Baxter the dog resting against a glowing stack of books, looking out over a valley of waterfalls and castles

Go deeper with the books

The verse collections in the game follow our books. Pick one up and keep the learning going away from the screen.

Explore ScriptureMemory.com

Books, memory resources and more from Scripture Memory Fellowship — everything you need to make Scripture memory a family habit.

Visit ScriptureMemory.com ↗

Help us put Scripture in more hearts

Verse Runner is a ministry of Scripture Memory Fellowship. Gifts help us keep building tools that make memorizing God's Word fun for kids and families.

Give a gift ↗

Questions

When can I get Verse Runner?

The app is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Check back here for the launch announcement.

Does it cost anything?

We'll share pricing at launch. There are no ads and no pop-up purchases inside the game — coins are earned by playing.

Do kids need an account?

No. Anyone can play as a guest. A parent or guardian can create an account to save progress and move to a new device. Accounts can be deleted at any time from the app or this page.

Which Bible translations are used?

Players can switch between several popular translations. See Bible translation credits for the copyright notices.

How do I earn a scholarship to Scripture Memory Camp?

Memorize the verses for your grade level, recite them to an adult hearer, and send in the signed certification form by June 14, 2027. Verse Runner's Songs of the Soul – Vol. 2 collection is a fun way to learn them. All the details are on the camp page.

Can I help support the ministry?

Yes — thank you! You can give at scripturememory.com/donate.

Who makes Verse Runner?

Verse Runner is a ministry of Scripture Memory Fellowship. Learn more at ScriptureMemory.com.