Comparison

Ancient Greek Reference vs Grapheus

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

Grapheus

Access a comprehensive Greek-English lexicon with over 116,000 entries. Search using Greek characters or Beta code, and perform full-text searches within definitions. Includes classical texts and a document reader for analyzing inflected forms.

Highlights
  • 116,000+ Greek-English entries
  • Search by Greek characters or Beta code
  • Full-text search in definitions
  • Includes classical Greek texts
  • Document reader for inflected forms
Features
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The complete Greek-English Lexicon by Henry George Liddell and Robert Scott (more than 116 000 entries). Search using Greek characters or Beta code. Search for English words in the text of the definitions is also possible (full text search). A few classical texts, including Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and the 4 Gospels, in bilingual version. Document reader which allows to analyze inflected forms in the body of the text, and to search the corresponding entry in the database.

Screenshots

Ancient Greek Reference4 screens
Grapheus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grapheus at Free against Ancient Greek Reference's $7.99. Ancient Greek Reference's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 40%). On update cadence, ads 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

Grapheus is free to download; Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99 up front. Grapheus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ancient Greek Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ancient Greek Reference holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ancient Greek Reference has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Ancient Greek Reference's written reviews are positive against 40% of Grapheus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ancient Greek Reference versus Grapheus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient Greek ReferenceGrapheus
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiovanbattista PiaDominique CADIET

Customer experience

Ancient Greek Reference

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

Grapheus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ancient Greek Reference

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Grapheus

One-time1
  • full version$1.99

Questions

Is Ancient Greek Reference free?
Ancient Greek Reference costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grapheus free?
Grapheus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ancient Greek Reference or Grapheus?
Ancient Greek Reference is rated higher. Ancient Greek Reference averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Grapheus averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Ancient Greek Reference or Grapheus have ads?
Neither Ancient Greek Reference nor Grapheus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Greek Reference or Grapheus?
Ancient Greek Reference ships an update every 4 months, and Grapheus every 4 months. Most recently, Ancient Greek Reference was updated on September 23, 2026 and Grapheus on August 31, 2026.

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