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Swiss non-profit tackles a common church problem: Scripture memorization that fizzles out
New group feature in Remember Me app lets congregations memorize together — and see if anyone’s actually doing it
Zurich, Switzerland - December 29, 2025 — Anyone who has tried to lead a congregation through a Scripture memorization program knows the pattern: enthusiastic sign-ups in week one, scattered participation by week three, and awkward silence when the pastor asks how it’s going.
Poimena, a Swiss non-profit, is attempting to address this with version 6.8 of Remember Me, a Bible memorization app that has accumulated over 2 million downloads since its launch. The update introduces what the organization calls “campaigns” — a system that lets church leaders, small group facilitators, or parents publish verse collections that others can subscribe to, with aggregate progress visible to anyone.
The approach threads a needle between accountability and privacy. The metrics page shows group-level statistics — how many subscribers have started, completion percentages, which verses are proving difficult — but no individual performance data is exposed. A youth pastor knows whether the group is on track; a teenager’s struggles remain their own.
The Retention Problem
Bible memorization apps are not new, but most focus on the initial learning phase. Remember Me has built its following around a different emphasis: preventing forgotten verses. The app uses spaced repetition, combining graduated-interval recall from linguist Paul Pimsleur’s language courses with the ’learning box’ method published by German science journalist Sebastian Leitner. Fail a review, and the verse resets to more frequent practice.
Users see their verses categorized as NEW, DUE, or KNOWN — a simple dashboard that answers the question most memorizers eventually ask: “Am I actually retaining any of this?”
The group campaigns extend this logic. When a leader adds new verses or corrects a typo, subscribers receive the update automatically while keeping their personal progress intact.
A Multilingual User Base
The app’s reach extends beyond English-speaking churches. It supports 44 languages, with features like audio playback and typing practice functional in each. Users memorize in Greek and Hebrew originals, in minority languages like Telugu and Swahili, and in the language of their missionary context. It even serves across denominational lines, respecting Protestant, Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox canonical book orderings — a quiet ecumenism in a memorization app.
The Open-Source Angle
Unlike most apps in the category, Remember Me operates without advertisements, premium tiers, or user data collection. The code is MIT-licensed and available on GitLab, a transparency measure that the organization says reflects its non-profit mission.
The app runs on Android, iOS, web browsers, and desktop systems (macOS and Windows), with progress syncing across devices. An offline-first architecture means the mobile apps function without internet access — relevant for users in areas with unreliable connectivity.
Availability
Remember Me 6.8 is available now on Google Play, the Apple App Store, and at web.remem.me. The campaigns feature documentation is at www.remem.me/docs/guides/campaigns.
About Poimena: A Switzerland-based non-profit providing free resources for spiritual growth. More at www.remem.me.
Remember Me 6.7: The Leading Bible Memorization App Reaches New Heights
Zurich, Switzerland - November 29, 2024 - Poimena, a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to spiritual growth, has announced the release of Remember Me version 6.7, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the world’s most popular Bible memorization app. This latest update, which has been four years in the making, completes the process of creating a seamless user experience across all platforms. Whether accessed on Android, iOS, or through a web browser, Remember Me 6 offers a cohesive interface that ensures users can effortlessly continue their Scripture memorization journey regardless of the device they use.
In a groundbreaking move, Remember Me is now completely open source and free on all platforms, with no ads or limitations. This transition to an open-source model under the MIT License reflects Poimena’s commitment to making spiritual growth tools accessible to everyone. The new version introduces two major features: user-selected flashcard images for personalizing the memorization process with custom visuals, and versatile label management for improved organization and categorization of verses.
With an impressive 2.2 million downloads across Google Play and Apple App Store, Remember Me has solidified its position as the most widely used Bible memorization app globally. This milestone underscores the app’s effectiveness and user appeal in supporting spiritual growth through Scripture retention. The app continues to break language barriers by allowing users to memorize verses in 44 languages from an extensive library of 284 Bible translations, catering to a global audience and making Scripture memorization accessible to people from various linguistic backgrounds.
Remember Me retains its core features that have made it a favorite among users. These include gamification elements such as engaging word puzzles and gap tests to enhance motivation; scientifically-backed spaced repetition algorithms that optimize review schedules for effective long-term retention; multi-platform synchronization for seamless data replication across devices; voice recording and text-to-speech capabilities that allow users to record their recitations or listen to verses using speech synthesis; and customizable flashcards for creating personalized study materials from various Bible translations.
Poimena, the organization behind Remember Me, is a Switzerland-based non-profit dedicated to providing free services for spiritual growth. Their commitment to accessibility is reflected in Remember Me’s availability as a free, open-source application under the MIT License. For more information about Remember Me and to download the app, visit their website www.remem.me.
