# Katip - Learn Ottoman Turkish — Ottoman Alphabet, Vocabulary

> Ottoman Alphabet, Vocabulary (iPhone/iPad app by ABDULLAH POLAT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katip-learn-ottoman-turkish/id6786460407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ABDULLAH POLAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879311595)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Turkish
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katip-learn-ottoman-turkish/id6786460407/reviews.md

## What is Katip?

START FROM SCRATCH
Don't know any Ottoman Turkish? Progress step-by-step from the pronunciation of letters to the first words with the "Start Reading", "Read the Letters" and "Reading Syllables and Words" units. Completely free.
Katip is a comprehensive mobile learning app for anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish from scratch. We designed a step-by-step journey from the alphabet all the way to reading historical texts.

 WHAT'S INSIDE

• Ottoman Alphabet: All 32 letters with sound and writing forms
• 18 Thematic Units, 90+ Lessons: Alphabet, numerals, Hijri months, state, religion, daily life, literature, sufism, science, law, art, nature and emotion
• Curated Vocabulary: 800+ words with Ottoman script, Latin transliteration, Turkish meaning and example sentences
• 12,500+ Word Dictionary: Full built-in Ottoman-Turkish dictionary — browse by letter, search, roots & synonyms, example usages
• 32 Reading Passages from classical texts
• 12 Divan & Folk Poetry Verses
• 7 Historical Documents: Firmans, inscriptions, tughras, waqf deeds
• Ebced & Chronograms: Numerology (hisab al-jummal) and date encoding
• Calligraphy Images for words
• Lesson Types: Matching, multiple choice, letter typing, listen-and-recognize
• Document Reader: Photograph an old letter or document and identify its words
• Personal Review: Words you struggle with are automatically queued for review
• Statistics: Learning streaks, daily goal, category progress
• Home Screen Widget: A new word every day on your lock or home screen
• Daily Reminder: Notify me at the time I choose
• Dark Mode: Comfortable for the eyes, follows the system theme


 WHO IT'S FOR

• Anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish
• Theology, history, literature students
• People who want to read old family letters, tombstones, deeds
• Academics and researchers
• Classical Turkish literature enthusiasts


 PREMIUM (Optional Subscription)

Monthly and yearly plans unlock:
• Ad-free experience
• Full Document Reader
• All locked units
• Advanced statistics


 PRIVACY

We do not sell or share user data with third parties. Usage statistics are anonymous. All your progress stays on your device.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/osmanlcakelimerengizlilikpolit/ana-sayfa

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $149.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-22

A brand-new beginning for absolute beginners!

• NEW unit "Start Reading" — how Ottoman Turkish is read, why the script runs right to left, and why letters change shape.
• NEW unit "Read the Letters" — all 32 letters with names, pronunciation and their initial, medial and final forms, plus audio.
• NEW unit "Syllables & Words" — join letters and read your first real words.
• All three units are free and placed at the very start of the learning path.
• Back button added to lessons and quizzes; undo your last answer in review sessions.
• Ottoman keyboard fixed: letters are now clearly visible in dark mode.
• Typing exercises now accept correct answers reliably, ignoring diacritics and letter-form differences.
• Document reading mode is more reliable, including rotated photos.
• Word of the Day widget: larger text, clearer colors, no more clipped words.
• Simplified ad layout that no longer interrupts lessons.
• Speed, stability and XP calculation improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-07

No release notes.

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