# Ancient Greek

> Comprehensive ancient Greek study tool with lexicon, texts, and translations. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Hudson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek/id463233342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/333613446)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek/id463233342/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Greek?

From the makers of "SPQR" - the App Store's most advanced app for Latin students and teachers - comes an unmissable addition to every Greek scholar's iPhone and iPad! This app combines a searchable copy of the LSJ with a huge library of works in Greek and English to make the ultimate app for Greek students and teachers everywhere.

*** TEACHERS: You can save 50% off the price of Ancient Greek by using Apple's App Store Volume Purchase Program for education - visit http://www.romansgohome.com/education for more information *** 

Here are just some of the features: 
- Full, fast and searchable copy of the Liddell, Scott & Jones Greek-English lexicon - it searches all 116,000 definitions as you type, showing either short definitions or full definitions along with citations. 

- Search in Beta Code, natural language or using the Greek keyboard - or enable reverse search to turn the LSJ into an elementary English-to-Greek lexicon, backed up by all the copious referencing and detailed usages that the LSJ offers. 

- Full copies of classic texts in their original Greek, grouped either by author or genre, including: 
  - The Iliad and the Odyssey (English copies included!)
  - Economics, Metaphysics, Politics, and Rhetoric by Aristotle (English copies included!)
  - Laws and The Republic by Plato (English copies included!)
  - The Histories by Herodotus (English copy included!)
  - Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound, Seven Against Thebes, The Eumenides, The Libation Bearers, The Persians and The Suppliants by Aeschylus (English copies included!)
  - Ajax, Antigone, Electra, Oedipus at Colonus, Oedipus the King, Philoctetes and The Trachiniae by Sophocles
  - Anabasis, Cyropaedia, Hellenica and Memorabilia by Xenophon
  - Plus Aristophanes, Euclid, Euripides, Hesiod and more!

* INSTANT TRANSLATION * 
- Many works were broken up by their authors into small sections, and we've used that to present to you for the first time ever section-by-section Greek to English translations. That means you can be reading Herodotus's original Greek descriptions of the Persian empire, then tap a button and jump to an English translation exactly where you left off. 
- All those texts above marked as having an English translation make use of this instant translation feature - it's really cool to use, and you can flip back and forwards as often as you want, allowing you to check your translation as you read.
- Finally you can dive into Greek texts without fear, and without splashing out on expensive Loeb Classics books. 
- Plus: if you see a Greek word you're not sure about, tap on it to perform a quick look up in the dictionary.

- Many works include a "word cloud" that show you all the top words in that book according to their frequency - it's a beautiful way to explore a book's themes at a glance.

- Ancient Greek also includes dozens of timeless quotes from the classical thinkers - just tap to see more!

## Key features

- Searchable Liddell, Scott & Jones lexicon
- Greek texts with English translations
- Instant section-by-section translation
- Beta Code, natural language, or Greek keyboard search
- Reverse English-to-Greek lexicon search
- Word clouds for text analysis
- Classical thinker quotes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-greek/id463233342/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Daily Use

*2023-10-31*

This app has been of such great value to the work and research I do in regards to Ancient Greek texts. The dictionary is the part I use the most, but all aspects are useful and easy to use. I hope that one day there will be an AI translator upgrade.

### 5/5 — Use it everyday!

*2023-07-02*

I use this app daily.  It’s the full version of the big Liddell and Scott dictionary for a tenth of the cost if purchased through Logos Software.

### 1/5 — Cannot access the “Beta Code” or “Reverse”

*2022-07-20*

Do not pay for this app until all the features are available again. Currently 2/3 of the dictionary functions are not selectable on the interface.

### 1/5 — Abandoned?

*2022-04-28, version 2.0*

This was a great app, and could still be a great app, but it hasn’t been updated in four years. Reverse and beta code lookup no longer work. Will it survive the App Store removal of unupdated apps? Let’s hope so.

### 4/5 — Good but reverse search is broken

*2021-12-19*

Good app to have as a lexicon on your phone. However, the English to Greek search has been broken for some time so that I am not able to select and use it.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2021-11-30, version 2.0*

Reverse and Beta Code search functions are not working anymore. Will this app receive future updates?

### 3/5 — Needs an update

*2021-06-04*

Great app really, love the options and the functionality. Simple to use and useful. 
Unfortunately, I’m having some trouble across my devices using this app: the dictionary function won’t let me choose between normal, beta and reverse. I’m stuck with normal.

### 4/5 — Stopped updating?

*2021-01-02*

I love this app and have used it for years but now the Betw and Reverse sections of the dictionary don’t work?

### 3/5 — Not as good as its Latin counterpart

*2020-12-29*

SPQR has Latin-English and English-Latin dictionaries, and an excellent Latin parser that I found very useful when learning the language . In contrast this app only has Greek-English despite advertising English-Greek, at least on my iPad. (The English button is greyed out.) This app also lacks a primer.

### 2/5 — Okay

*2020-08-24, version 2.0*

Reverse search dictionary will not work.

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Greek

### What does the Ancient Greek app do?

The Ancient Greek app serves as a comprehensive digital resource for studying ancient Greek language and literature. It includes a fully searchable Greek-English lexicon, a large collection of classical Greek texts with accompanying English translations, and tools for analyzing word frequency and exploring themes within texts.

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

Key features include a fast and searchable Liddell, Scott & Jones lexicon with over 116,000 definitions, the ability to search in Beta Code, natural language, or using a Greek keyboard, and instant, section-by-section Greek to English translations for many included texts. It also offers reverse search functionality and word clouds for text analysis.

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

The app is a paid application. However, teachers can save 50% by utilizing Apple's App Store Volume Purchase Program for education. More information on educational discounts can be found on the developer's website.

### What devices is Ancient Greek compatible with?

The application is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically iPhones and iPads. It is optimized to function on both platforms, providing a seamless experience for users.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students learning ancient Greek, teachers instructing in the subject, and scholars or enthusiasts interested in classical Greek literature. It provides an accessible and affordable alternative to expensive physical books and offers powerful tools for in-depth study.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-09-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated to support iOS 11.

### 1.6 — 2013-11-01

Adds support for iOS 7 and iPhone 5, plus adds flashcards functionality.

### 1.5 — 2012-09-05

This update fixes the final sigma issue that some users were experiencing - final sigmas should now render correctly. Also added in this update is support for the new retina iPad.

Thank you for all your emails and encouragement!

### 1.0 — 2012-02-14

No release notes.

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