Comparison

LP Ancient Greek 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

LP Ancient Greek

Master Ancient Greek vocabulary and grammar through consistent practice. This app offers multiple-choice tests for vocabulary, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, and participles. Review learned material and access a reference module for vocabulary and paradigms.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary drills
  • Noun parsing and declension
  • Adjective and pronoun parsing
  • Verb conjugation
  • Participle recognition
  • Cumulative review levels
  • Reference module
Features
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One of the challenges of studying Ancient Greek is to memorise its unfamiliar vocabulary, and the many forms each word can take. The most reliable way to learn this material is by constant practice, which is where Liberation Philology Ancient Greek can help. Wherever you have your phone and a free moment, Liberation Philology Ancient Greek is ready to drill you on Ancient Greek vocabulary and grammar with a continuous multiple-choice test. Your answers are immediately confirmed or corrected, and reinforced through repetition. • Vocabulary: 110 levels, each testing the translation of 10 words between English and Ancient Greek. Additional sections contain 220 levels of Homeric, 210 levels of New Testament vocabulary, and 110 levels based on Plato’s Apology. Interspersed among these are cumulative levels reviewing what has been learned earlier (giving a total of 733 levels). • Nouns: Tests your ability to parse and decline all classes of Ancient Greek nouns. • Adjectives & Pronouns: Tests your ability to parse and decline all classes of Ancient Greek adjectives & demonstrative pronouns. • Verbs: Tests your ability to parse and conjugate a range of paradigmatic Ancient Greek verbs. • Participles: Tests your ability to recognise and decline Ancient Greek participles. A further Reference module allows you to review the vocabulary word-list and paradigms. Beginning students also have the option of displaying Greek text in transliteration.

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

LP Ancient Greek4 screens
Ancient Greek Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LP Ancient Greek at 4.8 against Ancient Greek Reference's 4.5. LP Ancient Greek also leads on ratings volume (813 vs 28) and price ($3.99 vs $7.99). Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LP Ancient Greek costs $3.99 and Ancient Greek Reference $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LP Ancient Greek holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LP Ancient Greek has 813 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of LP Ancient Greek's written reviews are positive against 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LP Ancient Greek ships an update every 6 months, Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LP Ancient Greek versus Ancient Greek Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLP Ancient GreekAncient Greek Reference
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (813 ratings) — better4.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB218 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid ArthurGiovanbattista Pia

Customer experience

LP Ancient Greek

All ratings810 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.3%

Ancient Greek Reference

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

Bugs and requests

LP Ancient Greek

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistencies in verb conjugations
  • Lack of support for complete beginners

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pronunciation guides and audio
  • Allow customizing vocabulary lists
  • Expand coverage to include more irregular verbs
  • Add option to review multiple levels at once
  • Implement a reset score feature

Ancient Greek Reference

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LP Ancient Greek

No in-app purchases

None

Ancient Greek Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LP Ancient Greek free?
LP Ancient Greek costs $3.99, 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, LP Ancient Greek or Ancient Greek Reference?
LP Ancient Greek is rated higher. LP Ancient Greek averages 4.8 out of 5 from 813 ratings, while Ancient Greek Reference averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.
Do LP Ancient Greek or Ancient Greek Reference have ads?
Neither LP Ancient Greek nor Ancient Greek Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LP Ancient Greek or Ancient Greek Reference?
LP Ancient Greek ships an update every 6 months, and Ancient Greek Reference every 4 months. Most recently, LP Ancient Greek was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ancient Greek Reference on October 24, 2026.

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