Comparison

Gladi vs NPDL Competency Compass

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

NPDL Competency Compass

Features
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Capture evidence of students displaying behaviors that demonstrate their competence in the 6 Global Competencies, as measured against our NPDL Deep Learning Progressions.

Screenshots

Gladi4 screens
NPDL Competency Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gladi at every 2 days against NPDL Competency Compass's every 6 months. Gladi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gladi ships an update every 2 days, NPDL Competency Compass every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gladi versus NPDL Competency Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiNPDL Competency Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShant TokatyaneKadence Learning Foundation

In-app purchases

None

Gladi

No in-app purchases

None

NPDL Competency Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gladi free?
Gladi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NPDL Competency Compass free?
NPDL Competency Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gladi or NPDL Competency Compass have ads?
Neither Gladi nor NPDL Competency Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gladi or NPDL Competency Compass?
Gladi ships an update every 2 days, and NPDL Competency Compass every 6 months. Most recently, Gladi was updated on November 4, 2026 and NPDL Competency Compass on November 8, 2026.

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