Comparison

Gladi vs Minimal Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Minimal Dictionary

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Gladi4 screens
Minimal Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimal Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gladi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gladi ships an update every 2 days, Minimal Dictionary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Gladi versus Minimal Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiMinimal Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShant TokatyanKoichi Kondo

In-app purchases

None

Gladi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimal Dictionary

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Gladi free?
Gladi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimal Dictionary free?
Minimal Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gladi or Minimal Dictionary have ads?
Minimal Dictionary shows ads; Gladi does not.
Which is updated more often, Gladi or Minimal Dictionary?
Gladi ships an update every 2 days, and Minimal Dictionary weekly. Most recently, Gladi was updated on October 9, 2026 and Minimal Dictionary on October 4, 2026.

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