Comparison

Ithildin vs Futhark

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

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About

Ithildin

Access a comprehensive, searchable dictionary of Tolkien's Elvish languages. Explore thousands of words across 48 languages with detailed information and various search modes. This offline tool is a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien's linguistic creations.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Eldamo.org vocabulary (48 languages)
  • Search Elvish words or English translations
  • Multiple search modes (wildcard, strict, regex)
  • Includes community-created words
  • Color-coded word reliability indicators
  • Detailed word information screens
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Ithildin is a dictionary of the languages described in the work of JRR Tolkien. It is based on the Eldamo.org lexicon and contains a near-complete searchable vocabulary of those languages. The original vocabulary presented in this application was conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien and compiled by the efforts of many, most notably Christopher Tolkien and the authors of Parma Eldalamberon and Vinyar Tengwar (Christopher Gilson, Carl Hostetter, Arden Smith, Bill Welden, Patrick Wynne, and others). Paul Strack's Eldamo lexicon attempts to consistently organize that material, which adds up to many thousands of words in nearly fifty languages. This app is meant as a handy tool to search and access this vocabulary. Features: - very comprehensive: contains the complete Eldamo.org vocabulary (48 languages) - searching for either Elvish words or English translations - several search modes: wildcard (diacritic-insensitive), strict (diacritic-sensitive), begin- and end-of-word matching (useful to find rhyming words), verbatim and regular expressions - includes community-created words (neo-Sindarin, neo-Quenya) - roots, archaic words, community-contributed words and word reliability (is a word attested or speculative) are indicated by color coding - tapping a word opens a detail screen with glosses, examples, inflections, changes, cognates, elements, related words, variations and notes (when available) - where applicable: tapping a linked word in a detail category or the notes opens the detail screen for that word - configuration settings are stored locally in the app until changed - no internet connection is required Planned are: - other translations besides English (most likely German and French first) - UI internationalization - option to add user-created vocabulary - option to share user-created vocabulary with other users - extras like an Elvish / Shire calendar, star- and constellation names If you want to know more about these languages: their grammar, phonology or history, or about scripts like Tengwar and many other resources, we kindly refer to https://eldamo.org and the Vinyë Lambengolmor server on Discord. None of the material presented herein belongs to us, and we are not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate nor with Middle-earth Enterprises. No profit is being made from this app, which is distributed for free as a service to anyone interested, and a tribute to the work of JRR Tolkien. It is licensed under Creative Commons ShareAlike 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

About

Futhark

Translate English to Elder & Younger Futhark runes and back again. Explore the meanings and symbolism of each rune, perfect for history and language enthusiasts. Send messages in ancient scripts with an intuitive runic keyboard.

Highlights
  • English to Elder Futhark translation
  • Elder Futhark to English translation
  • Younger Futhark translation
  • Rune meanings and symbolism
  • Intuitive runic keyboard
  • Viking culture exploration
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Step into the Viking age with Futhark, your complete guide to ancient runes. Translate: Write English in five runic alphabets: the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Short-Twig runes, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc and medieval runes. You can also read runes back into English. Many runes were carved in more than one way, so choose the form you like. Learn: Master every rune with lessons, flashcards, quizzes and rune tracing. Earn a mastery seal for each rune and keep a daily streak going. Divine: Draw a Rune of the Day, cast runes in different spreads and keep a journal of your readings. Tattoo Studio: Design rune tattoos and bindrunes with templates, line styles and inks. Print true-size stencils for your artist, and try a design on your skin. Everywhere: Type runes in any app with the Futhark keyboard. Put your Rune of the Day on the Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy, and use Siri & Shortcuts for Rune of the Day, Draw a Rune and Write in Runes. Your progress, favorites, readings and designs sync with iCloud. Apple Intelligence: Get written readings, rune suggestions and spelling by sound, all on your device (supported devices only). Whether you’re drawn to Norse history, mythology or a meaningful design, Futhark is your gateway to the runes. Some features require Futhark Pro. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Ithildin4 screens
Futhark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Futhark at 4.8 against Ithildin's 3.7. Futhark also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (91 vs 7). Ithildin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Futhark sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ithildin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Futhark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Futhark has 91 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ithildin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Futhark's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ithildin versus Futhark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIthildinFuthark
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.8 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings791 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaike J DulkTristan Jarrett

Customer experience

Ithildin

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Futhark

All ratings89 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ithildin

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Futhark

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$2.99
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  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$6.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Ithildin free?
Ithildin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Futhark free?
Futhark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ithildin or Futhark?
Futhark is rated higher. Ithildin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Futhark averages 4.8 from 91 ratings.
Do Ithildin or Futhark have ads?
Futhark shows ads; Ithildin does not.

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