Comparison

Ancient Language Learner vs Milah

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

Head to head
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

Milah

This app uses adaptive spaced repetition with intuitive flashcards to help you build a lasting Hebrew vocabulary foundation. It focuses on essential words for real-life situations and provides native audio for pronunciation, all without excessive gamification.

Highlights
  • Adaptive spaced repetition
  • Intuitive flashcards with swipe gestures
  • Native audio pronunciation
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Vocabulary organized by category
  • Offline functionality
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Milah actually teaches you Hebrew. No excessive gamification. No cartoon characters. Just a method that works: flashcards, refined by the science of memory. How it works Milah uses adaptive spaced repetition — the most proven technique for retaining vocabulary long-term. The app identifies the words you've mastered and the ones that still trip you up, adjusting each session accordingly. You make progress without even noticing the effort. Each card is simple to use: swipe right if you know the word, left if you're unsure. Tap the audio button anytime to hear native Hebrew pronunciation. Come back daily to keep your streak alive. The essential vocabulary Milah's vocabulary covers real-life situations: greetings, family, food, transportation, numbers, colors, daily life. Every word is one you'll actually use — not one that just looks good on a list. Who is this for? — You're planning a trip to Israel and want to go beyond shalom — You live in Israel and want to finally understand the conversations around you — You have Israeli roots and want to reconnect with the language — You're taking Hebrew classes and need a serious tool to reinforce what you learn — You're simply curious about a fascinating language, written right to left What Milah doesn't do Milah won't promise you fluency in 7 days. It won't shower you with confetti for learning the word dog. It won't send you ten notifications a day to guilt you into opening the app. What it does: help you build a solid, lasting vocabulary foundation, one word at a time. Features → Intuitive flashcards with swipe gestures (left / right) → Adaptive spaced repetition — every session is personalized → Native audio on every word, anytime → Daily streak over a rolling 7-day window → Vocabulary organized by category → Daily reminders (configurable) → Works offline, works in silent mode → Free — no subscription, no ads Design Milah is designed to stay out of your way. Clean interface, careful typography, nothing superfluous. Hebrew deserves your full attention. Download Milah. Start today. Come back tomorrow.

Screenshots

Ancient Language Learner4 screens
Milah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Milah at every 6 weeks against Ancient Language Learner's every 14 months. Milah also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). 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

Ancient Language Learner ships an update every 14 months, Milah every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ancient Language Learner versus Milah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient Language LearnerMilah
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy NoeMickael Azoulay

In-app purchases

None

Ancient Language Learner

No in-app purchases

None

Milah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ancient Language Learner free?
Ancient Language Learner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Milah free?
Milah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ancient Language Learner or Milah have ads?
Neither Ancient Language Learner nor Milah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Language Learner or Milah?
Ancient Language Learner ships an update every 14 months, and Milah every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ancient Language Learner was updated on October 4, 2026 and Milah on October 6, 2026.

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