Scriba (Latin Dictionary) vs Ars Verborum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriba (Latin Dictionary)
This app provides comprehensive Latin language learning resources, including extensive dictionaries, grammar guides, and word parsing tools. It offers flashcards for vocabulary memorization and a document reader for in-context word lookups.
- Lewis and Short's Latin-English dictionary
- Cassell's Latin Dictionary
- Declensions and conjugations
- Latin word parser
- Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar
- Flashcards for vocabulary
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Scriba is a great tool to learn Latin. It features : - Lewis and Short's Latin-English dictionary (50 000 entries) - Cassell's Latin Dictionary (clear and shorter explanations for about 20 000 entries) - declensions and conjugations for most of the entries - a Latin word parser - Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar - an English-Latin lexicon (free version) - Smith & Hall's English-Latin Dictionary (full version) - full text search in Lewis and Short's Latin dictionary - classical texts - a Document reader which allows you to look up words in the database - Flashcards to learn new words
Ars Verborum
Unlock the ancient language with a comprehensive Latin-English dictionary. Explore over 39,000 entries, access full conjugations and inflection charts, and enjoy detailed definitions. This app offers a clean interface for students, scholars, and enthusiasts.
- Extensive word database (39,000+ entries)
- Full conjugations and inflection charts
- Short and detailed definitions
- Clean and modern UI
- Continuous updates and expansion
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Welcome to Ars Verborum, a powerful Latin-English dictionary that empowers you to unlock the treasures of the ancient language. Whether you're a student, scholar, or simply curious about Latin, this app is your ultimate language companion. With its full conjugations, inflection charts, extensive word database, and intuitive interface, you'll be immersed in the world of Latin with ease. Features: * Extensive Word Database: Explore over 39,000 Latin entries, with more every day. From common vocabulary to specialized terms, Ars Verborum covers a wide range of words, ensuring you'll find the definitions you need. * Full Conjugations and Inflection Charts: Dive deeper into Latin grammar with comprehensive conjugations and inflection charts for most words. Discover the intricacies of verb tenses, noun declensions, and adjective agreements, all conveniently organized and accessible at your fingertips. * Short and Detailed Definitions: Choose between short, concise definitions for quick reference or delve into the depths of the language with comprehensive, detailed explanations (provided by Lewis & Short). Whether you're looking for a brief overview or a thorough understanding, we've got you covered. * Clean and Modern UI: Enjoy a visually pleasing and user-friendly experience with a clean and modern user interface. Unlock the secrets of Latin and enrich your understanding of this fascinating language with Ars Verborum. Download now and embark on a journey of linguistic exploration and cultural discovery! We are committed to continuously improving and expanding Ars Verborum. More words are added every day. Q3 Roadmap: * Macrons * Expand to 50k headwords
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scriba (Latin Dictionary) at Free against Ars Verborum's $2.99. Ars Verborum's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Scriba (Latin Dictionary) is free to download; Ars Verborum costs $2.99 up front. Scriba (Latin Dictionary) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ars Verborum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ars Verborum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scriba (Latin Dictionary)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Ars Verborum's.
| Parameter | Scriba (Latin Dictionary) | Ars Verborum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominique CADIET | Taylor Hill |
Customer experience
Scriba (Latin Dictionary)
Ars Verborum
In-app purchases
Scriba (Latin Dictionary)
- Full version$2.99
Ars Verborum
No in-app purchases
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