Comparison

Ancient Greek Reference vs Hoplite Challenge

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

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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.

About

Hoplite Challenge

Master Ancient Greek verb conjugations with this challenging game. Practice identifying and transforming verb forms against the clock, reinforcing knowledge gained from a popular textbook. Designed for those with a foundational understanding of the language.

Highlights
  • Verb conjugation practice
  • Timed challenges
  • Based on Hansen & Quinn textbook
  • Over 15,800 verb forms
  • Reinforces existing knowledge
Features
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The Hoplite Challenge is a verb conjugation game for Ancient Greek. It is inspired by the Hoplite Challenge Cup, a contest held each summer between the students and faculty of the Latin/Greek Institute's Basic Program in Greek. After only six weeks in the course, students are prepared to challenge the faculty to see who can most quickly and accurately produce Ancient Greek verb forms. The spirit and intensity of the Hoplite Challenge Cup could never be adequately recreated in app form, but it is hoped that you will find the app fun and challenging. The app follows the units of the course's textbook, Hansen & Quinn's Greek: An Intensive Course. From the 114 verbs introduced in Hansen & Quinn there are over 15,800 possible verb forms, not including additional forms given in the appendix. The app presents users with one verb form and prompts them to change it to another in 30 seconds or less. Users should already have a good command of Ancient Greek verbs; the app is aimed at perfecting and reinforcing this knowledge.

Screenshots

Ancient Greek Reference4 screens
Hoplite Challenge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hoplite Challenge at Free against Ancient Greek Reference's $7.99. Hoplite Challenge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Hoplite Challenge 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

Hoplite Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoplite Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ancient Greek Reference ships an update every 4 months, Hoplite Challenge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ancient Greek Reference versus Hoplite Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient Greek ReferenceHoplite Challenge
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiovanbattista Piaphilolog LLC

Customer experience

Ancient Greek Reference

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

Hoplite Challenge

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ancient Greek Reference

No in-app purchases

None

Hoplite Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ancient Greek Reference free?
Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoplite Challenge free?
Hoplite Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ancient Greek Reference or Hoplite Challenge?
Hoplite Challenge is rated higher. Ancient Greek Reference averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Hoplite Challenge averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Ancient Greek Reference or Hoplite Challenge have ads?
Neither Ancient Greek Reference nor Hoplite Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Greek Reference or Hoplite Challenge?
Ancient Greek Reference ships an update every 4 months, and Hoplite Challenge every 10 days. Most recently, Ancient Greek Reference was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hoplite Challenge on October 24, 2026.

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