ClassicsViewer vs Ekho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassicsViewer
Access a vast offline library of ancient Greek and Latin literature, complete with original texts and multiple English translations. Analyze words with instant morphological breakdowns, making it ideal for students and enthusiasts of classical studies.
- Complete offline access to classical texts
- Original Greek and Latin languages
- Multiple English translations
- Instant word morphological analysis
- Search and browse by author and work
- Distraction-free mobile interface
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Classics Viewer brings the treasures of ancient Greek and Latin literature to your mobile device, completely offline. Access the complete Perseus Digital Library collection of classical texts without any internet connection. **Featured Authors** • Greek: Homer, Hesiod, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, New Testament • Latin: Virgil Hundreds of additional authors plus Sanskrit texts available with optional available extended databases. **Key Features** **Complete Offline Access** - No internet required after initial download - Fast, responsive text viewing - Instant access to thousands of pages of classical literature **Original Languages** - Read texts in original ancient Greek and Latin - Clear, readable typography - Proper display of all diacritical marks **Multiple Translations** - Major English translations included - Multiple translation options for many works - Seamlessly switch between original and translation **Word Analysis** - Tap any word for instant morphological analysis - See all possible forms and meanings - Find other occurrences throughout the corpus - Perfect for students learning Ancient Greek - Search across all texts - Find specific passages quickly - Browse by author and work - Organized library structure **Designed for Mobile** - Smooth page swiping - Intuitive navigation - Clean, distraction-free interface - Optimized for phones **Perfect For:** - Classics students and scholars - Anyone learning Ancient Greek - Readers interested in ancient literature - Researchers needing offline access to primary sources **Technical Details:** - Database downloaded after installation (one-time download) - No ads, no tracking, no analytics - No permissions required except storage for database and bookmarks - Open source project **Note:** This release includes some major authors. The texts are from the Perseus Digital Library, one of the most trusted sources for classical texts. Experience the classics as never before - in your pocket, always accessible, with powerful tools for understanding and analysis.
Ekho
This app offers high-quality audio recordings of ancient Greek and Old English texts read with historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. It provides a distraction-free listening experience to aid in language learning and appreciation of classical literature.
- Historically accurate pronunciations
- High-quality audio recordings
- Ancient Greek and Old English texts
- Distraction-free interface
- Personalized library
- Cross-device syncing
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Where do you go if you want to hear what Plato sounded like? Or if you want to listen to a Beowulf recitation like you're a thane in a mead-hall? Ekho is the ancient language streaming app. Subscribe in-app to access high-quality audio recordings of Ancient Greek and Old English texts read in historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. We can't revivify the corpse of Plato or of an Anglo-Saxon scop. But we can bring you the best voice performances of Ancient Greek and Old English literature anywhere on the internet. Subscribe in-app to access the talents of Colin Gorrie, Luke Ranieri, and others from the Ancient Language Institute, Ekho specializes in creating audiobooks of the great texts of the ancient world that are recorded using carefully reconstructed historical pronunciations. The Ekho app uses a simple and beautiful interface to make your experience listening to our audiobooks as pleasant and distraction-free as possible. Subscribe, crack open a copy of your favorite Ancient Greek or Old English text, turn on the audio, and read along. The Ancient Language Institute exists to aid students in their path to proficiency in ancient languages, to improve the way ancient languages are taught, and to foster a rebirth of the humanistic tradition. We do all of this because, like Cicero, we believe that the ancient authors have left us "images of the bravest of men—not merely for contemplation, but also for imitation." Reading and listening to the ancient authors in their own words is the best way to gaze upon these images. This is the essence of the humanistic tradition. We invite you to come join us. Visit us at ancientlanguage.com. Your subscription gives you access to account-based features and premium content including: - A personalized library - Cross-device syncing of progress, notes, and highlights - Premium ancient language audiobooks and ebooks Terms of Service: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassicsViewer at 100% against Ekho's 0%. ClassicsViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Ekho's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Ekho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ClassicsViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
ClassicsViewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ClassicsViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ekho's.
ClassicsViewer ships an update weekly, Ekho every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClassicsViewer | Ekho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Meany | Ancient Language Institute |
Customer experience
ClassicsViewer
Ekho
In-app purchases
ClassicsViewer
No in-app purchases
Ekho
- Ancient Greek$6.991 Month
- Old English$6.991 Month
- Ancient Greek and Old English$9.991 Month









