Ancient Greek Reference vs MTL Learn Greek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MTL Learn Greek
Master the Greek language with this user-friendly application. It offers high-quality translations and allows you to create a personal favorites list. Ideal for beginners and advanced learners planning a trip to Greece, it requires no internet connection.
- High quality Greek translations
- Create favorite lists
- Offline functionality
- Suitable for all levels
- Travel preparation
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Learn Greek is a simple app for anyone who wishes to learn Greek fast and easy. It is perfect for beginners and advanced users. Recommended for those who wish to travel to Greece. Features: *High quality translations made by greeks *Create your own favorite list *No Internet connection needed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MTL Learn Greek at Free against Ancient Greek Reference's $7.99. MTL Learn Greek also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
MTL Learn Greek is free to download; Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99 up front. MTL Learn Greek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ancient Greek Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTL Learn Greek holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 65 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's written reviews are positive against 40% of MTL Learn Greek's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ancient Greek Reference ships an update every 4 months, MTL Learn Greek every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ancient Greek Reference | MTL Learn Greek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #172 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giovanbattista Pia | Meta Language Pro SRL |
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Ancient Greek Reference
No in-app purchases
MTL Learn Greek
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