Comparison

Scriba (Latin Dictionary) vs Doceo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Doceo

This app helps users learn Latin by providing tools for vocabulary building, grammar understanding, and practice. It features a dictionary, grammar catalog, and a custom quiz builder to tailor study sessions.

Highlights
  • Latin vocabulary dictionary
  • Grammar concept catalog
  • Custom practice set builder
  • Multiple-choice quizzes
  • Organized grammar notes
Features
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Doceo: Your Companion for Learning Latin Doceo is a clean, focused app designed to support Latin learners with the tools they need to build vocabulary, understand grammar, and practice. Whether you're just starting out or reviewing for class, Doceo helps you study smarter. Features: • Latin Vocabulary Dictionary Search through a growing collection of Latin words with English definitions, perfect for building your vocab base. • Grammar Concept Catalog Browse notes on essential Latin grammar topics all in one organized place. • Custom Practice Set Builder Create and take your own multiple-choice quizzes. Tailor practice sets to fit your learning goals, review them anytime, and reinforce what you’ve learned.

Screenshots

Scriba (Latin Dictionary)4 screens
Doceo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doceo at 5.0 against Scriba (Latin Dictionary)'s 4.4. Doceo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriba (Latin Dictionary) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doceo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doceo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scriba (Latin Dictionary)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Doceo's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scriba (Latin Dictionary) versus Doceo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriba (Latin Dictionary)Doceo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominique CADIETLaura Haddad

Customer experience

Scriba (Latin Dictionary)

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

Doceo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scriba (Latin Dictionary)

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
None

Doceo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scriba (Latin Dictionary) free?
Scriba (Latin Dictionary) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doceo free?
Doceo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scriba (Latin Dictionary) or Doceo?
Doceo is rated higher. Scriba (Latin Dictionary) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Doceo averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Scriba (Latin Dictionary) or Doceo have ads?
Neither Scriba (Latin Dictionary) nor Doceo shows ads.

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