Comparison

Glyph vs Top

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

Head to head
About

Glyph

Learn to read and write diverse alphabets and scripts from around the world. This app focuses solely on character recognition and writing, offering interactive exercises and a smart repetition system to aid memorization. It's ideal for beginners looking to grasp new writing systems before diving into language learning.

Highlights
  • Learn exotic alphabets and writing systems
  • Focuses exclusively on writing, not language
  • Interactive drawing and character recognition exercises
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS) for retention
  • Track progress and earn XP
  • Offline learning mode
Features
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Discover the fascinating world of exotic alphabets and writing systems! Glyph is an app designed specifically for learning writing systems, not languages themselves. Want to learn to read and write Japanese hiragana, Korean hangul, Arabic script, the Georgian alphabet, or the vertical Manchu script? Glyph will help you master each character from scratch. Available writing systems: - Amharic (Ge'ez alphabet) - Japanese (hiragana, katakana) - Korean (Hangul) - Arabic - Inuktitut (Canadian syllabics) - Tamazight (Neo-Tifinagh) - Georgian (Mkhedruli alphabet) - Ukrainian (Cyrillic) - Greek - Manchu (the vertical script of the Qing dynasty) - More interesting scripts coming soon! Why Glyph? Unlike typical language apps, Glyph focuses exclusively on learning writing. You don't need to learn grammar or vocabulary—you focus on recognizing and writing characters. It's the perfect first step before learning a language! Glyph places a special emphasis on writing systems of less popular languages for which there is a lack of easily accessible and engaging educational materials. From the Canadian Inuktitut syllabics, through Berber Tifinagh, to the vertical Manchu script that once recorded the archives of an entire empire—you'll find courses here that practically no one else offers. Where no speech synthesizer exists (Tamazight, Manchu), the pronunciation was recorded by real human voices. Five types of exercises: - Drawing - draw characters with your finger and get instant feedback - From phonetics to characters - see the romanization and find the symbol - From characters to phonetics - recognize the character and match the pronunciation - Matching - pair characters with their sounds - Word writing - build real words character by character, top-to-bottom in vertical scripts! Smart learning: - The repetition system (SRS) ensures that knowledge is retained - Sections allow you to gradually master characters - Section guides and fun facts bring each script's history to life - Track your progress and unlock new levels Motivation: - Earn XP points - Maintain your daily streak - Track your progress in each section Glyph Pro: - Dark theme - Animation speed adjustment - More features coming soon! Offline mode: Learn anywhere without an internet connection. Download Glyph and discover that learning the alphabet can be fascinating! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Top

Prepare for the TOEIC Listening and Reading exam with over 30,000 practice questions, full mock tests, and personalized grammar training. Track your progress with detailed analytics and build your vocabulary with flashcards.

Highlights
  • 30,000+ practice questions
  • Full mock tests
  • Smart grammar training
  • Vocabulary flashcards
  • Detailed performance analytics
  • Mini-games for speed training
Features
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Boost your TOEIC score with 30,000+ practice questions, full mock tests, smart grammar training, vocabulary flashcards, and detailed performance analytics - all designed exclusively for the TOEIC Listening and Reading exam. TOP-Students is not a general English app. Every question, every explanation, and every feature is built around the official TOEIC format. Whether you're targeting 600, 750, 850, or 900+, this app gives you a clear path to get there. ==== 30,000+ TOEIC QUESTIONS - ALL 7 PARTS ==== Practice every section of the TOEIC exam: - Part 1: Photo Descriptions - Part 2: Question & Response - Part 3: Conversations - Part 4: Short Talks - Part 5: Incomplete Sentences - Part 6: Text Completion - Part 7: Reading Comprehension Every question comes with a detailed explanation - not just the correct answer, but why each option is right or wrong, and what strategy to apply on similar questions. ==== 3 PRACTICE MODES ==== - Quick Practice: Jump in for a fast training session on any part - Test Mode: Practice with the exact number of questions and time pressure of the real TOEIC - Smart Mode: The app analyzes your mistakes and creates personalized sessions targeting your weak grammar points ==== FULL MOCK TESTS ==== Simulate the real TOEIC exam under test conditions: - Full Mock Test (2 hours - Listening + Reading) - Listening-Only Mock Test (45 min) - Reading-Only Mock Test (1h 15min) Review every answer after completion. Resume unfinished tests anytime. Track your scores and compare across attempts. ==== SMART GRAMMAR TRAINING ==== Part 5 is where most points are lost, and gained. The app identifies exactly which grammar rules are holding you back and builds targeted practice sessions around them. Train across 12 grammar chapters: - Tenses (present, past, perfect, future) - Modals, prepositions, conditionals - Pronouns, determiners, verbal structures - Connectors and sentence structure Each chapter tracks your mastery level so you always know where to focus. ==== 2,000+ VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS ==== Master TOEIC business vocabulary with spaced repetition flashcards. The app schedules reviews at the optimal time to move words into long-term memory. - Choose your daily pace (5 to 50 new cards/day) - Pick your translation language (40+ languages available) - Practice Front-to-Back, Back-to-Front, or Mixed ==== DETAILED PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS ==== After every session, see exactly where you stand: - Estimated TOEIC score (0–990) with Listening and Reading breakdowns - Success rate by part and by grammar chapter - Mastery level per grammar topic - Progress tracking over time - Full history of every question you've answered Use these insights to build a smarter, more focused study plan. ==== MINI-GAMES FOR SPEED TRAINING ==== Take a break from traditional practice with fun grammar mini-games. Train your reflexes, reinforce key grammar rules, and build speed under pressure, all with an adjustable difficulty timer. ==== GRAMMAR COURSES ==== Master the grammar rules that matter most for the TOEIC with in-depth, structured courses, carefully written and adapted specifically for the TOEIC exam. Every grammar topic tested on the TOEIC is covered, so you have everything you need in one place. Each course is available in 50+ languages and tracks your progress as you go. ==== WHO IS THIS FOR ==== - University students preparing for the TOEIC - Professionals and job seekers who need a strong TOEIC score - Anyone targeting 600, 750, 850, 900 or higher - Students who want structured, exam-focused training - not generic English lessons Start training today, your next TOEIC score starts here ! DISCLAIMER TOEIC is a registered trademark of ETS. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ETS. All practice questions are independently created to reflect the TOEIC Listening and Reading format.

Screenshots

Glyph4 screens
Top4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glyph at none against Top's shown. Glyph also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Glyph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Top sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glyph ships an update every 3 days, Top every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glyph versus Top: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphTop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatryk BozekTOP-STUDENTS

Customer experience

Glyph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Top

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glyph

Subscriptions2
  • Glyph Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glyph Pro - Annual$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glyph Pro$59.99
3 purchases

Top

One-time3
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month$22.99
  • Premium Plan - 6 Months$59.99
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year$89.99

Questions

Is Glyph free?
Glyph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Top free?
Top is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glyph or Top have ads?
Top shows ads; Glyph does not.
Which is updated more often, Glyph or Top?
Glyph ships an update every 3 days, and Top every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glyph was updated on November 5, 2026 and Top on October 31, 2026.

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