Comparison

Chitrakshar vs Sanskrit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chitrakshar

Learn alphabets, words, and statements with phonetics in Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and English. Features interactive flashcards, pronunciation guides, and progress tracking tests. Supports multiple Apple devices and offers Family Sharing.

Highlights
  • Interactive alphabet flashcards
  • Phonetic pronunciation guides
  • Multiple-choice and True/False tests
  • Progress tracking
  • Support for Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, English
  • Family Sharing
  • Cross-device sync with iCloud
Features
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Chitrakshar helps you learn Alphabets, Words, Statement with Phonetics and conquer Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and English through beautiful, interactive alphabet cards. Chitrakshar provides a single, auto-renewable subscription with Family Sharing. Here is Your Personal Curriculum: Step 01: Select a Language to Learn › Sanskrit › Hindi › Marathi › English Step 02: Start Learning › Learn alphabets, statements with captivating illustrations and pictures. › Learn to pronounce alphabets and statements. › Experience new way of learning and discovering alphabets, words, animals, birds and learn to pronounce with automation. Step 03: Take a Test & Track Your Progress › Multiple-Choice: Match object in images with multiple choice words to select as correct answer. › True or False: No grey area here just real answers to identify objects in images. › Word Pronunciation to Image Match Game: A unique experience that has never been offered on digital devices. Chitrakshar's Key Features: › Interactive Learning Magic: Go beyond rote memorisation with captivating illustrations and authentic voiceovers. Simply tap to listen. › Master the Script: Experience the power of learning by matching letters from multiple languages (Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit) that share common script origins. › Seamless Sync: Mark your favourite cards and sync your progress instantly across all your Apple devices with iCloud. › Classroom Ready: Use AirPlay to stream cards to your Apple TV or large display, perfect for group learning or family study sessions. › Creative Sharing: Easily share Alphabet card images to social media or save them for personal use, turning learning into art. › Deep Dive: Discover the history and origin of every alphabet for a richer educational experience. › Universal App: Full support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Family Sharing. › iPad Multitasking: Learn side-by-side with other apps on your iPad. › Accessibility First: Full support for interface zoom, font resizing, Dark Mode, and dedicated design for both right-handed and left-handed users. From the Makers of Chitrakshar: Mudrakshar: Learn to write Devanagari with our step-by-step, stroke-by-stroke guide. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/guru/ Swarakshar: A complete interactive reference guide for pronouncing Devanagari alphabets. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/swarakshar-guru/ We Love Hearing From You: Have feedback or a feature request? Rate us on the Apple App Store or get in touch via our support page. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/support/ Legal: Privacy Policy: https://mudrakshar.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://mudrakshar.com/terms-of-use/ Attributions: https://mudrakshar.com/public-notice/ Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew and be charged 24 hours prior to the end of the current period if not turned off by the user in their Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased.

About

Sanskrit

Master Sanskrit vocabulary and grammar through interactive lessons, conversations, and stories. Practice speaking, reading, and writing with this free, user-friendly application designed for all ages.

Highlights
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Interactive conversations and stories
  • Fill-in-the-blank exercises
  • Vibhaktiḥ charts
  • Alphabet and pronunciation review
  • Handwriting practice
  • Built-in dictionary
  • Flashcards
Features
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Build your Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) vocabulary and grammar skills and practice speaking, reading, and writing with this fun and simple app! 1. Choose a level to learn at your own pace 2. Learn new vocabulary 3. Use it to learn grammar 4. Reinforce the concept with interactive conversations and stories Features: • Swipe through lessons and complete fill-in-the-blank exercises • Select the correct vibhaktiḥ from easy-to-read charts • Tap the book icon to review the alphabet and hear pronunciations • Practice handwriting Sanskrit in the beginner level • Search for words in the built-in dictionary • Flip flashcards to reveal meanings • Enjoy interactive conversations and short stories • Completely free: no subscriptions or ads Whether you are a child or an adult, it is never too late to learn the Sanskrit language -- a key to accessing the invaluable treasures of Indian cultural heritage. Add simple Sanskrit phrases into your daily conversations and revive this potent language!

Screenshots

Chitrakshar4 screens
Sanskrit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sanskrit at 76% against Chitrakshar's 0%. Sanskrit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Chitrakshar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 62 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chitrakshar sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sanskrit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sanskrit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sanskrit has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chitrakshar's written reviews are positive against 76% of Sanskrit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chitrakshar ships an update every 2 weeks, Sanskrit every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chitrakshar versus Sanskrit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChitraksharSanskrit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 62 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMudrakshar Media Interactive Private LimitedHitesh Nandha

Customer experience

Chitrakshar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sanskrit

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Chitrakshar

Subscriptions12
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Monthly)$1.991 Month
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  • Chitrakshar Devanagari (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Guru (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Annual)$9.491 Year
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Annual)$9.491 Year
  • Chitrakshar Guru (6 Monthly)$11.996 Months
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Annual)$18.991 Year
  • Chitrakshar Devanagari (Annual)$18.991 Year
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Annual)$18.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Contribution$1.99
  • Medium Contribution$3.99
  • Bold Contribution$6.99
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  • Heavy Contribution$10.99
None

Sanskrit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chitrakshar free?
Chitrakshar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sanskrit free?
Sanskrit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chitrakshar or Sanskrit?
Sanskrit is rated higher. Chitrakshar averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sanskrit averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.
Do Chitrakshar or Sanskrit have ads?
Neither Chitrakshar nor Sanskrit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chitrakshar or Sanskrit?
Chitrakshar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sanskrit every 62 months. Most recently, Chitrakshar was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sanskrit on October 24, 2026.

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