# Learn the Runes

> Educational game for learning ancient runic alphabets, symbols, and meanings. (iPhone/iPad app by Stuart Woolley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-the-runes/id978659744 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stuart Woolley](https://appshunter.io/developer/315697638)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-the-runes/id978659744/reviews.md

## What is Learn the Runes?

Test your knowledge of ancient runic alphabets, their symbols and meaning.

Includes:
* Elder Futhark runes
* Anglo Saxon runes
* Large, clear runic symbols
* Play recognition or meaning between symbols and text

Hundreds of questions included!

Fully integrated with Game Center with achievements for perfect scores in every subject.

## Key features

- Elder Futhark runes
- Anglo Saxon runes
- Clear runic symbols
- Symbol and text recognition games
- Hundreds of questions
- Game Center integration with achievements

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-the-runes/id978659744/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2020-09-01, version 1.2*

Lots of good potential here, but the game is minimalistic. No information on the runes, and no corrections. The only way to learn is trial and error. To make matters worse, it will show two identical images of the same rune. One will be correct and the other will not.

### 4/5 — Decent

*2020-07-01*

Kept me busy for a while. The Elder Futhark Meaning Master doesn’t unlock when you get 10 out of 10. Shame.

### 3/5 — Good, if you're right

*2017-12-28*

It doesn't tell you the correct answers of the ones you get wrong so there is no way to learn the correct response. 
Other than that, it helps to test how much you've learned if you are studying from another source.

### 2/5 — Learning tool

*2017-05-27, version 1.2*

This has the potential to be good... It's just not.  When you get a wrong answer, you aren't shown what the right answer is.

## Frequently asked questions about Learn the Runes

### What runic alphabets does Learn the Runes cover?

Learn the Runes covers both the Elder Futhark and Anglo Saxon runic alphabets, providing a comprehensive learning experience for users interested in these ancient scripts.

### How does Learn the Runes test my knowledge?

The app offers interactive games where you can play recognition challenges, matching symbols to their meanings or vice versa. It includes hundreds of questions to test your understanding.

### Does Learn the Runes have multiplayer or offline modes?

The provided information does not specify multiplayer or offline capabilities. However, its Game Center integration suggests potential for competitive leaderboards.

### What devices is Learn the Runes compatible with?

Currently, Learn the Runes is supported on iPads. Compatibility with other Apple devices like iPhones or Android tablets is not mentioned.

### How often is Learn the Runes updated?

The app was last updated on May 30, 2015, to version 1.2. This indicates infrequent updates since its release on April 2, 2015.

### What is the age rating for Learn the Runes?

Learn the Runes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and individuals of all ages interested in the subject matter.

### Does Learn the Runes have ads?

No, Learn the Runes does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What do users like about Learn the Runes?

Based on the limited ratings, the app has a 4.0-star average. Users likely appreciate the clear symbols, the variety of questions, and the educational aspect of learning runes.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-05-30

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

* Fixed typos
* Decreased loading time

### 1.1 — 2015-04-25

* Fixed typos
* Decreased loading time

### 1.0 — 2015-04-02

No release notes.

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