Learn Linear B vs Ekho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Linear B
Explore the ancient Mycenaean Greek writing system. This app offers quiz-style drills to learn individual Linear B characters, then practice sounding out and translating words. Discover the origins of the earliest known form of the Greek language.
- Learn individual Linear B characters
- Quiz-style drills
- Sound out Linear B words
- Translate Linear B words
- Explore Mycenaean Greek history
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Mycenaean Greeks. The Linear B script appeared on Crete around 1450 BC. Apparently, the Mycenaean Greeks borrowed the characters of the Minoans’ Linear A writing system and adapted these characters into a new system for writing down their language, which is the earliest known form of the Greek language. This app contains quiz-style drills that allow you to learn the individual Linear B characters and then move on to sounding out and translating Linear B words.
Ekho
This app offers high-quality audio recordings of ancient Greek and Old English texts read with historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. It provides a distraction-free listening experience to aid in language learning and appreciation of classical literature.
- Historically accurate pronunciations
- High-quality audio recordings
- Ancient Greek and Old English texts
- Distraction-free interface
- Personalized library
- Cross-device syncing
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Where do you go if you want to hear what Plato sounded like? Or if you want to listen to a Beowulf recitation like you're a thane in a mead-hall? Ekho is the ancient language streaming app. Subscribe in-app to access high-quality audio recordings of Ancient Greek and Old English texts read in historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. We can't revivify the corpse of Plato or of an Anglo-Saxon scop. But we can bring you the best voice performances of Ancient Greek and Old English literature anywhere on the internet. Subscribe in-app to access the talents of Colin Gorrie, Luke Ranieri, and others from the Ancient Language Institute, Ekho specializes in creating audiobooks of the great texts of the ancient world that are recorded using carefully reconstructed historical pronunciations. The Ekho app uses a simple and beautiful interface to make your experience listening to our audiobooks as pleasant and distraction-free as possible. Subscribe, crack open a copy of your favorite Ancient Greek or Old English text, turn on the audio, and read along. The Ancient Language Institute exists to aid students in their path to proficiency in ancient languages, to improve the way ancient languages are taught, and to foster a rebirth of the humanistic tradition. We do all of this because, like Cicero, we believe that the ancient authors have left us "images of the bravest of men—not merely for contemplation, but also for imitation." Reading and listening to the ancient authors in their own words is the best way to gaze upon these images. This is the essence of the humanistic tradition. We invite you to come join us. Visit us at ancientlanguage.com. Your subscription gives you access to account-based features and premium content including: - A personalized library - Cross-device syncing of progress, notes, and highlights - Premium ancient language audiobooks and ebooks Terms of Service: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Linear B at 100% against Ekho's 0%. Learn Linear B also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Ekho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Learn Linear B asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Learn Linear B | Ekho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William E. Linney | Ancient Language Institute |
Customer experience
Learn Linear B
Ekho
In-app purchases
Learn Linear B
No in-app purchases
Ekho
- Ancient Greek$6.991 Month
- Old English$6.991 Month
- Ancient Greek and Old English$9.991 Month









