Frequently asked questions

Verse transforms your writing journey into a daily creative adventure. You can set personal goals—like writing for a set number of minutes each day or finishing a short piece—whether it’s a poem, flash fiction, or nonfiction.
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Inspired by fitness tracking, Verse uses a ring system to mark your progress and celebrates each milestone with playful animations. Think of it like checking off an achievement every time you nurture your craft.
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For subscribers, our library of idea prompts and visual cues helps spark fresh concepts, so you’re never stuck staring at a blank page.
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Privacy remains at Verse’s core. Your work is stored securely and stays completely private, letting you explore your creativity without worrying about external judgment.

Getting started in Verse is simple—whether a prompt immediately sparks your imagination or you’re already brimming with ideas:
1. Use a Prompt from Your Dashboard
• On the main Dashboard, tap any prompt that catches your eye.
• You can glance over the prompt text; as soon as you see something that resonates, select Start Writing to open the editor and start creating.
2. Create Directly from Your Collection
• Head to your writing collection—labeled Poems, Stories, Journal, or Writing, depending on which type you’ve chosen to focus on.
• Select New Poem, New Story, New Entry, or New Writing at the top right to open the editor and dive in.
With each new entry, you’re building a consistent writing habit—and Verse is here to support every step along the way.

Verse opens the door to a variety of writing styles—poetry, flash fiction, flash nonfiction, or journaling—so you can focus on what inspires you. If you’re not sure where to begin or want to experiment, try the Experimental mode. It removes any specific framing and lets your words flow freely. Verse adapts to your preferences to help you stay consistent and creative.

Absolutely. You can update your writing focus anytime in Settings. Verse is flexible, so your creative practice can grow right alongside you.

Not at all. Writing and tracking your goals in Verse are completely free. A subscription is only required if you want to explore our library of prompts for extra inspiration.

When you first join Verse, you choose a daily writing goal during onboarding. If your needs change down the road, simply update your goal anytime in Settings.

The rings in Verse track your progress at a glance:
• Orange: You’ve met your daily writing time goal.
• Green: You’ve met your time goal and completed a piece of writing (like a poem, story, or journal entry).

Your ring automatically transitions from orange to green once both goals are met.

Verse starts tracking as soon as you begin working in the editor. Simply write, and the app keeps a record of how long you’re actively creating—no extra steps required.

Once you’ve written for the set number of minutes in your goal, that time-based target is marked complete. You can also mark a piece of writing as finished—whether it’s a poem, story, or journal entry—letting you track both time and completed works.

Verse automatically maintains multiple streaks, reflecting your consecutive days of engagement:
• App Activity: Get credit simply for opening Verse daily, even if you don’t meet your other goals.
• Writing Goal Minutes: Earn a streak by meeting your daily writing time goal.
• Completed Writing: Track another streak for finishing a piece each day.

If you skip a day, any streak for writing time or completed writing resets—but your overall progress and writing history stay intact. You can start fresh the next day.
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Verse also shows your average streak length, so you can focus on growing your consistency over time instead of dwelling on a single missed milestone. Just select the drop down that appears above your streaks in the dashboard to switch from best to average.

Verse features two types of prompts to spark your creativity:
1. Idea Prompts – Text-based cues crafted to inspire fresh ideas or themes for your writing.
2. Visual Prompts – Artwork-based prompts designed to evoke feelings or spark imaginative thinking through imagery.
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Both prompt types help you break through writer’s block and experiment with new creative directions.

Verse’s prompts encourage exploration without forcing a specific outcome. Unlike apps that provide rigid or formulaic prompts, Verse offers:
• Idea Prompts – Thought-provoking text that leaves room for your unique interpretation.
• Visual Prompts – Curated artwork to kindle emotional or imaginative responses.
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By blending text and images, you’ll always find an inspiring angle to begin or continue your work.

Absolutely. Verse provides on-demand access to every prompt—much like a streaming service—so you can explore any prompt, anytime. While the app does highlight a daily prompt on your dashboard for quick inspiration, you’re never limited to just that day’s selection.

Verse launches with a robust library of 366 prompts in the top tier—183 idea prompts and 183 visual prompts. If you’re using the idea prompts–only tier, you’ll still have 183 prompts to explore.
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We regularly add fresh prompts to keep your creative well replenished, ensuring there’s always something new to spark your imagination.

Your work is safely synced across devices using iCloud’s private database. Verse also keeps a local copy on your device, so you can access your writing offline anytime—even without a stable internet connection.

Everything you write in Verse stays private by default. It’s only accessible through the app and stored in a secure location on your device. If you share your device with others, they could potentially view your work—unless you protect it with device-level security features like passwords or biometric locks.

Your words remain safe. Verse stores a local backup on your device that you can find in Settings.
• If iCloud access is lost or terminated, syncing across multiple devices will stop, but you’ll still have copies on any device where they’re saved locally.
• For extra protection, it’s wise to create manual backups of your writing from time to time.

While Verse automatically saves your work in iCloud and on your device, you can add another layer of assurance by creating manual backups. Export your local files through Settings to an external drive or a secondary cloud service for peace of mind.
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If you prefer tangible records, Verse also lets you print your writing—ideal for those who like to keep hard copies.

Absolutely. Verse stores your writing in a standard text format (.txt), making it easy to use in word processors or cloud services:
‍On Desktop:
1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Under “Missing writings on iCloud? All your writings are backed up locally here,” click the link to open the local folder containing your text files.
‍On iPhone:
1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Tap Recover Stories to create a .zip file of your writings, which you can then share or store wherever you like.

All your work lives under the focus you’ve chosen—whether Poems, Stories, Journal, or Writing. Simply click on any piece to open and edit it. The list is ordered by creation date, so your newest pieces appear last.
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While Verse doesn’t yet offer advanced organization features (such as search or custom sorting), we’re always refining the app. If organization is important to you, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Just head to Settings and select Contact Us to share your feedback.

You can also reach us on this site or by emailing support.

Currently, Verse doesn’t include built-in sharing tools. However, you’re free to copy text from the editor and paste it into an email, chat, or any other app.
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If you’re looking for more seamless sharing features, let us know! Navigate to Settings, tap Contact Us, and share your suggestions.

You can also reach us on this site or by emailing support.

Yes. You can write offline, and Verse will automatically sync your work to the cloud once you’re connected again. It functions like other iCloud-powered apps, such as Apple Notes.
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However, viewing subscription content like prompts does require an internet connection. If you’re offline, you can still write—just wait until you’re online to see new prompts.

Absolutely! Verse syncs seamlessly through iCloud, so you can access your writings and prompts on both your Mac and iPhone.
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Currently, Verse isn’t available on Android, Windows, or the web. If expanding to additional platforms matters to you, we’d love your input—head to Settings > Contact Us and let us know.

Yes. Composing directly in Verse gives you handy features like time tracking and goal completion. But if you’d like to polish, share, or collaborate, just copy your text from Verse and paste it into your favorite writing app, such as Apple Pages or Google Docs.

While Verse doesn’t include a labeled “Export” button, it’s easy to retrieve your work:
‍On Desktop
‍1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Under “All your writings are backed up locally here,” click the link to open the folder with your text files.
3. Copy or move these files wherever you like.
‍On iPhone
‍1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Tap Recover Stories to create a .zip of your writing.
3. Send or store this file in your preferred location.

Absolutely. Verse stores your writing in a standard text format (.txt), making it easy to use in word processors or cloud services:
‍On Desktop:
1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Under “Missing writings on iCloud? All your writings are backed up locally here,” click the link to open the local folder containing your text files.
‍On iPhone:
1. Go to Settings and select Backup Recovery.
2. Tap Recover Stories to create a .zip file of your writings, which you can then share or store wherever you like.

If notifications aren’t appearing, they may be disabled on your device. To check:
1. Open your device’s Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Scroll to Verse and make sure notifications are turned on.
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If notifications are enabled but still not working, there might be a glitch. Reach out to us via Settings > Contact Us in Verse, and we’ll help you troubleshoot.

If Verse isn’t behaving as expected or crashes frequently, try:
1. Restart the app – Close it completely and reopen.
2. Check for updates – Visit the App Store to make sure you have the latest version.
3. Restart your device – A quick reboot can sometimes solve minor issues.
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Should the problem persist, contact us through Settings > Contact Us. Please include as many details as you can—this helps us fix the issue faster.

The free version of Verse equips you with all the essentials for building a consistent writing habit:
• Writing & Editing: Unlimited access to the Verse editor.
• Goal Tracking: Set and meet daily goals for writing time.
• Streaks: Track your progress by logging consecutive days of writing and opening Verse.
• Prompts: Enjoy 30 prompts included with the trial—no subscription needed.
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With these core features, you can dive into daily writing right away.

A Verse subscription unlocks fresh inspiration every day:
• Full Library of Prompts: Access hundreds of idea and visual prompts, regularly updated to keep your creativity flowing.
• Daily Featured Prompts: Handpicked suggestions on your dashboard—ideal for jumpstarting a new piece.
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Subscribing ensures you’re never at a loss for ideas and can easily keep your writing routine going strong.

Verse offers two subscription tiers—each available monthly or yearly:
‍Idea Prompts Only
‍• $3.99 per month
• $29.99 per year (save 37% with annual)
Idea Prompts + Visual Prompts
‍• $5.99 per month
• $39.99 per year (save 44% with annual)

Choose the tier and billing plan that best meets your needs.

To adjust your Verse subscription on an iPhone or Mac:
1. Open Settings and tap your name at the top.
2. Choose Subscriptions.
3. Locate Verse to view, update, or cancel your plan.
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All Verse subscriptions are handled through the App Store.

You’ll keep everything you’ve already created—no subscription is necessary to keep writing or tracking your goals. Losing your subscription simply means you lose access to the full prompt library, but your existing work remains in place and fully accessible.

Yes! You can re-subscribe anytime:
1. Open Settings and tap your name.
2. Select Subscriptions.
3. Find Verse and tap Resubscribe.
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Or open Verse itself—if your subscription has expired, you’ll see an option on your dashboard to renew.

We’re here to help. Simply:
1. Go to Settings in the Verse app.
2. Tap Contact Us.
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From there, you’ll find everything you need to reach our support team.

You can also reach us on this site or by emailing support.

We love hearing your ideas! You can easily share feedback or requests by:
1. Opening Settings in the Verse app.
2. Selecting Contact Us.
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Our team reviews all suggestions and works to make improvements that enrich your writing experience.
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You can also reach us on this site or by emailing support.

If Verse isn’t behaving as expected, let us know right away:
1. Open Settings in the Verse app.
2. Tap Contact Us.
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Include as many details as possible, and we’ll work to resolve the issue promptly.
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You can also reach us on this site or by emailing support.