Gladi vs NPDL Competency Compass
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.
NPDL Competency Compass
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Gladi | NPDL Competency Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shant Tokatyan | eKadence Learning Foundation |
In-app purchases
Gladi
No in-app purchases
NPDL Competency Compass
No in-app purchases
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