# Ancient Greek Reference — Designed for language learners

> Comprehensive Ancient Greek language learning and reference tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Giovanbattista Pia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek-reference/id552815134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giovanbattista Pia](https://appshunter.io/developer/552815137)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $7.99 (on sale, was $8.95)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 218 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2012-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek-reference/id552815134/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Greek Reference?

Are you an Ancient Greek student or enthusiast? Then this app is made for you. 

With Ancient Greek Reference YOU CAN: 

- Keep always at your fingertips a complete compendium featuring over 100 topics 
- Learn grammar with a program based on step by step lessons 
- Refine and improve your knowledge thanks to an anthology of the best Greek authors (with original texts and parallel translations)   


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>> MAIN FEATURES & BENEFITS 


***GRAMMAR COMPENDIUM EASY TO CONSULT*** 

> Over 100 grammar and syntax topics
> Study Dashboard for each topic, featuring difficulty level and reading time (study and review)
> Dozens of synoptic tables, clear examples and valuable insights 
> Two tables about inflections featuring over 380 Greek verbs 
> Phonetics glossary 
> Recaps about prepositions, αν and ως particles, Greek metric, and much more 
> Includes a dedicated search engine 

***PLANNED LESSONS FOR AGILE LEARNING*** 

> A series of 10 lessons divided into 3 learning levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced 
> Learn Ancient Greek grammar from the basics or resume from your own knowledge 
> Featuring a bonus lesson with a proven method to successfully traslate from Ancient Greek
> Take advantage of a practical learning plan offered at an excellent quality-price ratio 

***ANTHOLOGY WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS*** 

> A selection of passages by Greek authors, including original Ancient Greek text and parallel English version. 
> Get some relevant examples for a proper translation 
> Enjoy an overview of Ancient Greece’s cultural and philosophical heritage 
> As proof of their importance, these texts have been selected by the Italian Ministry of Public Education on the occasion of final exams of the Liceo Classico 


***OTHER FEATURES*** 

> Online link to Greek Word Study Tool (by Perseus) 
> Exclusive dynamic wallpapers with high resolution pictures: Ancient Greek world is pure astonishment 
> An universal app for all your devices 


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Behind the scenes facts about this app: 

i) Specifically designed for Ancient Greek studies: Ancient Greek Reference has been originally designed for students attending Italian Liceo Classico, which is the leading secondary school where the study of Ancient Greek is compulsory. About 280.000 Italian students attend Liceo Classico every year. 

ii) Exclusive contents: all the contents of this app are original and developed specifically for this app. They are copyright pending and you won’t find them anywhere else on the internet nor in libraries. That’s the only way to obtain a high quality tool optimized for your needs. 

iii) #1 in Italy among students attending Liceo Classico and universities: this app became - and still is - the main reference tool for Ancient Greek studies in Italy (where it is named “Greco Antico App”). It has now been rearranged with a new layout and an English translation so that students worldwide are able to enjoy its functionalities. 

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So, all you have to do now is to download and enjoy your new powerful Ancient Greek learning assistant.

## Key features

- 100+ grammar and syntax topics
- Step-by-step learning lessons
- Anthology with original texts and translations
- Verb inflections and phonetics glossary
- Search engine for grammar topics
- Dynamic wallpapers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek-reference/id552815134/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not for language learners

*2024-11-18*

More an exhaustive reference for experts. Learners ( like me) will find the level of detail overwhelming

English grammar is weak in a number of places

Special character handling ditto , eg changes due to augment when preceding a vowel often appear as ε α á η for example where the á presumably should be something like a right arrow (this is on iOS)

Too many issues. I’m going to look for something else

### 5/5 — App straordinaria👏🏻

*2024-05-10, version 5.2*

Lezioni complete, ricche ed esaustive, ma al contempo accessibili e interessanti.
Per non parlare della sezione “Versioni”, che è, a mio avviso, insieme alla chiarezza espositiva di “Lezioni” e “Grammatica”, ciò che mi ha portato a preferire una semplice app (che semplice non è affatto!) a numerosi video su piattaforme varie come YouTube, o addirittura ad alcuni testi di grammatica e annessi eserciziari.

E se lo dice uno studente di ingegneria, che, prima di qualche mesetto fa, aveva ZERO conoscenze di , o addirittura interesse nello studio del, greco… allora vuol dire che stiamo parlando di un OTTIMO strumento di apprendimento.

Complimenti agli sviluppatori/traduttori/grecisti.
Uno dei migliori acquisti (costa praticamente zero per ciò che offre) di tipo educativo che abbia mai fatto.

5 stelle⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — Interessante

*2023-01-20, version 5.0.1*

Buongiorno

Fatta veramente bene.
Sergio

### 3/5 — Bello ma

*2022-07-05, version 4.2.2*

Bella, ma una lezione sul participio potevate mettercela!

### 1/5 — Beginners, stay away

*2022-06-28*

This app could possibly be for advanced language students, but I couldn’t even understand the English terms used in the lessons. And a total lack of examples.
Definitely not for beginners.

**Developer response:** Hi, as I have already written to you by email, I can confirm that the app is designed as a support for students, even those starting from scratch.  Grammar topics start from Greek alphabet... Unfortunately this does not mean that studying Ancient Greek will be easy. You will need a dictionary and probably other resources to deal with. I'm sorry you don't like the app. The good news is that I will integrate it with a workbook feature in the future. Kind regards, Giovanbattista

### 5/5 — Great app and straightforward

*2021-01-20*

Allows you to go at your own pace, and has extra resources and tips. Great app - thanks for building it!

### 5/5 — Very good app.

*2020-10-15*

I recommend this very easy and simple app, very well done, for the beginners as well as intermediate greek scholars

### 3/5 — Manca l’ottativo

*2020-09-06, version 4.0.1*

Volevo chiedere agli sviluppatori come mai nella grammatica hanno tralasciato l’ottativo

### 4/5 — Fatta molto bene, completa

*2020-07-26, version 4.0*

È tutto “semplice“ e ben fatto, la grafica e l’organizzazione è moltp buona

### 2/5 — Troppo poco

*2020-04-18, version 3.2.3*

Pochissime versioni presenti, troppo alto il costo per un’applicazione così; l’ho acquistata due anni fa e non è cambiato nulla. Grammatica spiegata sufficientemente.

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Greek Reference

### What does the Ancient Greek Reference app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive resource for learning and referencing Ancient Greek. It offers over 100 grammar and syntax topics, structured lessons for agile learning, and an anthology of classic Greek authors with original texts and parallel English translations.

### What are the main features of this app?

Key features include a detailed grammar compendium with synoptic tables and examples, a series of 10 planned lessons across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, and an anthology of selected passages from Greek authors. It also includes a phonetics glossary and a search engine.

### How much does the Ancient Greek Reference app cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of free access, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the use cases for this app?

This app is designed for students of Ancient Greek, whether in secondary school or university, and for enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of the language, grammar, and classical literature. It's also useful for anyone interested in the cultural and philosophical heritage of Ancient Greece.

### Is this app compatible with all my devices?

Yes, the app is described as a universal app, meaning it is designed to work across all your devices. This ensures a consistent learning experience regardless of the device you are using.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2024-04-21

Ancient Greek Reference v. 5.2

- Content improvements

### 5.1 — 2024-04-14

Ancient Greek Reference v.5.1

- Content improvements
- App icon updated

### 5.0.1 — 2022-11-30

v5.0.1

- Minor improvements

### 5.0 — 2022-09-28

Ancient Greek Reference v5.0
- We are releasing new features for Italian language. (Please be patient: they will soon be available in English too!)

### 4.2.2 — 2022-03-29

- Minor bugfix
- Content improvements

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