Comparison

Ancient Language Learner vs Hebrew

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

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About

Ancient Language Learner

Features
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Learn the vocabulary of the New Testament — all 5,483 words — through the screens you already look at dozens of times a day. HOW IT WORKS • New words appear on your lock screen with their meaning, several times through the day — no app to open. • The Recall widget on your home screen quizzes you: read the Greek, tap to check, then grade yourself. • Every PASS stretches the next review out (1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 90, 180 days). Every ↺ brings the word back sooner. Miss a word two days running and it returns to the lock screen for relearning. A REAL DICTIONARY BEHIND EVERY WORD Tap any word for its full entry: the Middle Liddell definition, the forms that actually occur in the New Testament with their parsing, its frequency across the Septuagint, the Apostolic Fathers and wider Greek literature — and every NT verse it appears in, with translation. MADE TO BE SUSTAINABLE • A two-minute placement test finds where you should start. • Choose which days introduce new words — take Saturdays off. • Reviews are capped and smoothed automatically, so the backlog can never snowball. • Words common in the Septuagint and the Fathers but rare in the NT are woven in, so your Greek grows beyond the canon. ALSO INCLUDED Hebrew and Latin vocabulary decks, and Hebrew verb-form drilling, available under Manage Languages. Built by a student of the biblical languages, on the conviction that the lock screen is the best flashcard you own.

About

Hebrew

Master Biblical Hebrew with a comprehensive flashcard and reference app. Study the alphabet, build vocabulary from key texts, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Features a beautiful, distraction-free interface designed for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Learn Hebrew alphabet, vowels, and final forms
  • Extensive vocabulary from Torah and common phrases
  • Quiz modes for alphabet and vocabulary
  • Progress tracking
  • Reference library for grammar and calendar
  • Authentic parchment-style interface
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Agreed on the reviewer notes — it's not something they can exercise, and an unverifiable claim invites questions. One flag on the in-app release note, then I'll drop it: that line is a promise to nine real users, and it's the one path we haven't watched succeed. If you'd rather not run the test, I'd soften it to something that holds either way — "Previous tip-jar supporters: thank you. Check the Scholar screen." Your call; it's one string. Here are the fields. Promotional Text (170 max): Learn the Hebrew alphabet & vocabulary — flashcards, quizzes, reference guides, and a live calendar with Shabbat times. New: adaptive review and progress tracking with Scholar. Description: Hebrew Flash — Hebrew Learning for iOS By Deep Dark Abyss The sacred language, made approachable Master the Hebrew alphabet and build your vocabulary with Hebrew Flash — a comprehensive flashcard and reference app for Biblical Hebrew learners. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE ∙ Study all 22 Hebrew consonants, vowels (niqqud), and final forms (sofit) ∙ Flip cards to reveal transliterations and English meanings ∙ Navigate through lessons with simple controls EXTENSIVE VOCABULARY ∙ Common Words of Torah — the most essential Biblical vocabulary ∙ Hebrew Calendar & Holidays ∙ Liturgy & Blessings ∙ General Biblical Hebrew with full SBL academic transliteration TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ∙ Alef Bet quiz mode with instant feedback ∙ Vocabulary quiz mode with four-choice questions, shuffled every time ∙ Score report after every session ∙ Search across all vocabulary instantly LIVE HEBREW CALENDAR ∙ Today's Hebrew date at a glance ∙ This week's Torah portion ∙ Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times for your location — by ZIP code or location services ∙ Upcoming holidays for the year ahead REFERENCE LIBRARY ∙ Hebrew Alphabet — letters, final forms, gematria values, pronunciation ∙ Hebrew Language Basics — gender, construct state, binyanim, and 24 common roots ∙ Transliteration Rules — both pedagogical and SBL academic conventions ∙ Counting in Hebrew — cardinal, ordinal, and gematria ∙ Common Hebrew Phrases — greetings, holidays, lifecycle, blessings, and more ∙ Torah Portions — all 54 parshiyot with summaries ∙ Hebrew Calendar — months, Shabbat, holidays, and fast days HEBREW FLASH SCHOLAR (optional one-time purchase) ∙ Adaptive Review — spaced-repetition sessions built from the cards you miss; weak cards return sooner, mastered cards back off ∙ Progress Dashboard — study time, streaks, accuracy by category, your trouble cards, and quiz history ∙ One purchase, yours for good — future vocabulary packs and audio pronunciation are included at no extra charge ∙ Everything above the line stays free BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED ∙ Authentic parchment-style interface ∙ Clear, readable Hebrew fonts (SBL Hebrew) ∙ Smooth card flip animations ∙ Distraction-free learning environment Perfect for seminary students, Hebrew school learners, Torah readers, biblical scholars, or anyone drawn to the sacred language of Scripture. Whether you're preparing for your first synagogue service or deepening a lifelong study practice, Hebrew Flash gives you the tools to engage with Hebrew directly. No account required. No subscription. No ads. Live calendar data provided by Hebcal.com.

Screenshots

Ancient Language Learner4 screens
Hebrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ancient Language Learner at none against Hebrew's 3. Hebrew's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hebrew sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ancient Language Learner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ancient Language Learner ships an update every 14 months, Hebrew every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ancient Language Learner versus Hebrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient Language LearnerHebrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy NoeJames Nerlinger

In-app purchases

None

Ancient Language Learner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hebrew

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Ancient Language Learner free?
Ancient Language Learner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hebrew free?
Hebrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ancient Language Learner or Hebrew have ads?
Neither Ancient Language Learner nor Hebrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Language Learner or Hebrew?
Ancient Language Learner ships an update every 14 months, and Hebrew every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ancient Language Learner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hebrew on October 30, 2026.

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