# Traverse vs Glotary

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glotary at every 9 days against Traverse's every 3 months. Traverse's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traverse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $15.00 per month and Glotary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Traverse ships an update every 3 months, Glotary every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traverse | Glotary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-learn-effectively/id6446630278/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EASY CASTLE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473782714) | [nuna studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832666636) |

## What reviewers say

### Traverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-learn-effectively/id6446630278)

This app combines note-taking, mind mapping, and spaced repetition flashcards to enhance learning and memory. It utilizes cognitive science principles to help users deeply understand and retain information, covering the entire learning cycle from initial ideas to long-term recall.

**Highlights:** Visual note-taking with mind mapping, Spaced repetition flashcards, Cognitive science-based learning, Multimedia content integration, Cloze deletion flashcard creation, Knowledge sharing and community, Inspiration from public learning materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traverse Member | $15.00 | per month |


### Glotary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glotary/id6756788520)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glotary Pro Early Access Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Glotary Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Glotary Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Glotary Pro Early Access Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Glotary Pro Annually | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traverse free?

Traverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glotary free?

Glotary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Traverse or Glotary have ads?

Neither Traverse nor Glotary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traverse or Glotary?

Traverse ships an update every 3 months, and Glotary every 9 days. Most recently, Traverse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glotary on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*