Comparison

Greek Dictionary + vs Ancient Greek Reference

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

Head to head
About

Greek Dictionary +

This app provides a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Greek, offering offline translation of words, phrases, and sentences. It includes features like text scanning, pronunciation guides, vocabulary games, and a phrasebook to aid language learning and communication.

Highlights
  • Bilingual English-Greek dictionary
  • Offline translation of words and phrases
  • Text scanning via camera
  • Offline pronunciation
  • Vocabulary games and flashcards
  • Phrasebook with common phrases
Features
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• Bilingual English to Greek and Greek to English dictionary • Greek to English word and phrase translator and translation • Over 350K words and phrase can be used in offline • Offline pronunciation and translate any sentences • Scan text in image by pointing camera to search in dictionary • Designed for student, teacher, tourist and language learners • Having thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms • Translate individual words, phrases, or whole sentences • Tap a word for cross searching • Bookmark and Recent history for instant recall • Word of the day to learn IELTS, TOEFL and SAT words • Multiple games help to improve English and Greek vocabulary • Offline Pronunciation helps to learn words properly • Flash card and Word of the Day helps to improve vocabulary • Phrase book, Phrase of the day and Phrase Card helps to speak common phrases • Quote of the Day improves wisdom and motivation

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
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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

Greek Dictionary +4 screens
Ancient Greek Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Greek Dictionary + at Free against Ancient Greek Reference's $7.99. Greek Dictionary + also leads on ratings volume (882 vs 27). Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence 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

Greek Dictionary + is free to download; Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99 up front. Greek Dictionary + sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ancient Greek Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Greek Dictionary + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Greek Dictionary + has 882 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Greek Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Greek Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Greek Dictionary + versus Ancient Greek Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreek Dictionary +Ancient Greek Reference
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (882 ratings) — better4.4 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings882 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiThinkdiffGiovanbattista Pia

Customer experience

Greek Dictionary +

All ratings882 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative22.2%

Ancient Greek Reference

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Greek Dictionary +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Word of the day gets stuck on previous day
  • Pronunciation not working after upgrade
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Greek to English translation
  • Include sample sentences for words
  • Add conjugation and declension tools
  • Improve word of the day feature
  • Provide more comprehensive vocabulary

Ancient Greek Reference

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Greek Dictionary +

One-time5
  • Pronunciation$0.99
  • Online Translator$0.99
  • Flash Card$0.99
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  • Phrase Book$0.99
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99
None

Ancient Greek Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greek Dictionary + free?
Greek Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ancient Greek Reference free?
Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Greek Dictionary + or Ancient Greek Reference?
Greek Dictionary + is rated higher. Greek Dictionary + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Ancient Greek Reference averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.
Do Greek Dictionary + or Ancient Greek Reference have ads?
Greek Dictionary + shows ads; Ancient Greek Reference does not.
Which is updated more often, Greek Dictionary + or Ancient Greek Reference?
Greek Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, and Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. Most recently, Greek Dictionary + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ancient Greek Reference on September 23, 2026.

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