Gladi vs Minimal Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gladi
This app offers a direct method for learning Latin vocabulary by presenting words and their meanings. It challenges users to select the correct definition from a list, focusing purely on word acquisition without distracting game mechanics.
- Distraction-free Latin vocabulary learning
- Identify correct word definitions
- Multiple-choice definition selection
- Focus on words without scores or streaks
- Expand vocabulary word by word
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Gladi (noun, from gladius, Latin for "sword"): An app that cuts to the point of learning Latin vocabulary by offering a straightforward approach to discovering and remembering Latin words and their meanings. Gladi challenges you to identify a word's correct meaning from a list of options, helping you expand your vocabulary. With no scores, streaks, or gimmicks to distract you, Gladi focuses solely on the words, keeping your learning sharp, simple, and free from distractions. Perfect for those who want to build their Latin vocabulary, one word at a time, without the frills. Key Features: - Learn Latin vocabulary through a minimalist, distraction-free experience. - Identify correct definitions from multiple-choice options. - Expand your knowledge without pressure—no scores, no streaks, just words. Gladi is your tool for mastering Latin vocabulary, word by word.
Minimal Dictionary
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Minimal Dictionary is a simple and efficient dictionary app designed for quickly searching words. By leveraging the built-in iOS dictionary, it provides a seamless experience with an elegant interface. Ideal for students, writers, and language learners. The app works offline, so you can use the dictionary even without an internet connection. Key Features: - Instantly search for words with simple operations. - Fully functional offline, ensuring usability anywhere, anytime. - One-time purchase option to remove ads permanently. - Designed for speed and ease of use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gladi at none against Minimal Dictionary's 1. Gladi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Minimal Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gladi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gladi ships an update every 2 days, Minimal Dictionary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gladi | Minimal Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shant Tokatyan | Koichi Kondo |
In-app purchases
Gladi
No in-app purchases
Minimal Dictionary
- Remove Ads$1.99
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