# Principium: Latin (Limited) — The Wheelock's Latin App

> Latin study aid for Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition, with vocabulary and grammar practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Joel Gwynn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/principium-latin-limited/id909629846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joel Gwynn](https://appshunter.io/developer/909178244)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/principium-latin-limited/id909629846/reviews.md

## What is Principium?

Principium is the study aid specifically for Wheelock’s Latin, 7th Edition.  The app follows the text chapter by chapter, helping you to practice the grammatical forms for the model words, as well as all of the vocabulary.  Macrons are optional, and macron entry is extremely simple: just enter a capital letter.  Principium also has a handy glossary of the entire Wheelock’s vocabulary.

The limited version allows you to try out the first five chapters, and the full version is available for $9.99.

## Key features

- Chapter-by-chapter practice
- Grammatical form drills
- Vocabulary practice
- Optional macron entry
- Glossary of vocabulary

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/principium-latin-limited/id909629846/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Saved me

*2021-11-08*

Would have failed latin without this app. Literally makes it so easy to learn vocabulary and conjugations. I’m in Latin 2 right now and if you want help with easy memorization other then quizlet this is literally amazing

### 1/5 — Crashes constantly

*2015-12-06*

The app crashes constantly while typing. Which is too bad; it looked so promising.

## Frequently asked questions about Principium

### What is Principium's learning methodology?

Principium follows the structure of Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition, chapter by chapter. It focuses on practicing grammatical forms for model words and all vocabulary to reinforce learning.

### How does Principium track progress?

The app description does not specify a progress tracking feature. It focuses on providing practice exercises and a glossary for vocabulary.

### Can I get a certification with Principium?

Principium is a study aid and does not offer any official certifications upon completion of its exercises.

### What is the price of the full version of Principium?

The full version of Principium is available for $9.99. The limited version allows you to try the first five chapters for free.

### Does Principium have ads?

No, Principium does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use for the limited version.

### What devices does Principium support?

Principium is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as available for Android or desktop computers.

### How often is Principium updated?

Principium was last updated on May 27, 2023. The latest version is 4, indicating it receives periodic maintenance and updates.

### What do users like or dislike about Principium?

User reviews indicate a rating of 3.6 stars from 10 ratings. Specific user sentiment details are not provided in the application data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4 — 2023-05-27

* Works in landscape mode
* Glossary can be filtered by chapter
* Errata fixed

### 3 — 2017-09-15

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

Sentences and Exercises from Wheelock's Latin, with pop-up definitions
Added audio to the Glossary
Streamlined user interface

### 2 — 2014-10-18

Fixed upgrade url; updated screenshot.

### 1 — 2014-10-09

No release notes.

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