Comparison

JACT Vocab vs Ancient Greek Reference

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

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About

JACT Vocab

This app provides nearly 1300 virtual flashcards for memorizing Ancient Greek vocabulary from the "Reading Greek" textbook. It allows users to drill words in textbook order or alphabetically, with options to hide English translations for self-testing.

Highlights
  • Nearly 1300 virtual flashcards
  • Vocabulary keyed to "Reading Greek" textbook
  • Flashcards in textbook order
  • Alphabetical word lookup
  • Hide/show English translations
  • Drill sections in random order
Features
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Learning Ancient Greek? If you're using the Cambridge University Press textbook "Reading Greek," by the Joint Association of Classical Teachers (JACT), JACT Vocab is here to help. It's a set of nearly 1300 virtual flashcards, representing the entire vocabulary to be memorized as you go through the textbook. The flashcards are presented in the same order as the vocabulary in the textbook. Or, look up any word in alphabetical order. The English translation of each Greek word can be hidden or shown at will, great for self-testing. Pick a section or sections to drill in random order. This vocabulary is keyed to the second edition of "Reading Greek."

About

Ancient Greek Reference

This app provides a comprehensive resource for learning Ancient Greek. It features over 100 grammar topics, step-by-step lessons, and an anthology of classic Greek texts with parallel translations. Ideal for students and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of the language and culture.

Highlights
  • 100+ grammar and syntax topics
  • Step-by-step learning lessons
  • Anthology with original texts and translations
  • Verb inflections and phonetics glossary
  • Search engine for grammar topics
  • Dynamic wallpapers
Features
Currently charting
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Are you an Ancient Greek student or enthusiast? Then this app is made for you. With Ancient Greek Reference YOU CAN: - Keep always at your fingertips a complete compendium featuring over 100 topics - Learn grammar with a program based on step by step lessons - Refine and improve your knowledge thanks to an anthology of the best Greek authors (with original texts and parallel translations)   ======================================= >> MAIN FEATURES & BENEFITS ***GRAMMAR COMPENDIUM EASY TO CONSULT*** > Over 100 grammar and syntax topics > Study Dashboard for each topic, featuring difficulty level and reading time (study and review) > Dozens of synoptic tables, clear examples and valuable insights > Two tables about inflections featuring over 380 Greek verbs > Phonetics glossary > Recaps about prepositions, αν and ως particles, Greek metric, and much more > Includes a dedicated search engine ***PLANNED LESSONS FOR AGILE LEARNING*** > A series of 10 lessons divided into 3 learning levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced > Learn Ancient Greek grammar from the basics or resume from your own knowledge > Featuring a bonus lesson with a proven method to successfully traslate from Ancient Greek > Take advantage of a practical learning plan offered at an excellent quality-price ratio ***ANTHOLOGY WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS*** > A selection of passages by Greek authors, including original Ancient Greek text and parallel English version. > Get some relevant examples for a proper translation > Enjoy an overview of Ancient Greece’s cultural and philosophical heritage > As proof of their importance, these texts have been selected by the Italian Ministry of Public Education on the occasion of final exams of the Liceo Classico ***OTHER FEATURES*** > Online link to Greek Word Study Tool (by Perseus) > Exclusive dynamic wallpapers with high resolution pictures: Ancient Greek world is pure astonishment > An universal app for all your devices ================================= Behind the scenes facts about this app: i) Specifically designed for Ancient Greek studies: Ancient Greek Reference has been originally designed for students attending Italian Liceo Classico, which is the leading secondary school where the study of Ancient Greek is compulsory. About 280.000 Italian students attend Liceo Classico every year. ii) Exclusive contents: all the contents of this app are original and developed specifically for this app. They are copyright pending and you won’t find them anywhere else on the internet nor in libraries. That’s the only way to obtain a high quality tool optimized for your needs. iii) #1 in Italy among students attending Liceo Classico and universities: this app became - and still is - the main reference tool for Ancient Greek studies in Italy (where it is named “Greco Antico App”). It has now been rearranged with a new layout and an English translation so that students worldwide are able to enjoy its functionalities. ================================== So, all you have to do now is to download and enjoy your new powerful Ancient Greek learning assistant.

Screenshots

JACT Vocab1 screens
Ancient Greek Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JACT Vocab at Free against Ancient Greek Reference's $7.99. JACT Vocab also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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

JACT Vocab is free to download; Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JACT Vocab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of JACT Vocab's written reviews are positive against 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JACT Vocab ships an update every 11 months, Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
JACT Vocab versus Ancient Greek Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJACT VocabAncient Greek Reference
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings628 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt NeuburgGiovanbattista Pia

Customer experience

JACT Vocab

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

Ancient Greek Reference

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative14.5%

In-app purchases

None

JACT Vocab

No in-app purchases

None

Ancient Greek Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JACT Vocab free?
JACT Vocab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ancient Greek Reference free?
Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JACT Vocab or Ancient Greek Reference?
JACT Vocab is rated higher. JACT Vocab averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ancient Greek Reference averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.
Do JACT Vocab or Ancient Greek Reference have ads?
Neither JACT Vocab nor Ancient Greek Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JACT Vocab or Ancient Greek Reference?
JACT Vocab ships an update every 11 months, and Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. Most recently, JACT Vocab was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ancient Greek Reference on October 24, 2026.

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