Comparison

Element Science vs Tengwar

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

Head to head
About

Element Science

Features
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Explore the Elements and their isotopes in the best digital periodic table of the Elements there is!

About

Tengwar

Learn to read, write, and speak Elvish languages like Quenya and Sindarin through bite-sized lessons. Master vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and the Tengwar script with an AI tutor and spaced-repetition review.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • AI Tutor for grammar and pronunciation
  • Spaced-repetition review
  • Tengwar writing system
  • Translator and Elvish name tool
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn to read, write, and speak the Elvish languages of Quenya and Sindarin — the way the Elves did. Tengwar turns a beautiful, intimidating language into bite-sized lessons anyone can finish in five minutes. Start with your very first word and build up to full sentences, pronunciation, and the Tengwar script itself. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Greetings, numbers, family, nature, colors and more • Real Quenya and Sindarin — vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation • How to actually say it, with simple phonetic guides • The Tengwar writing system, step by step FEATURES • 30 structured lessons from absolute beginner upward • Flashcards — every word from the lessons, in ten levels, each one read aloud • AI Tutor — ask anything about grammar, pronunciation, or lore and get a clear answer • Tools: translator, your name in Tengwar, a quiz maker, and Tengwar Scribe • Photo Maker — turn your own photos into Elvish-style creations • Track your XP, daily streak, and progress across all your devices WHY TENGWAR No alphabets to memorize before you begin. No grammar walls. Just one small win at a time until you're greeting, counting, and writing like an Elf. TENGWAR PRO Unlock everything with a subscription: • All 30 Elvish lessons (Quenya & Sindarin) • All 10 flashcard levels, not just the first three • Daily AI tutor conversations • No ads, and higher daily limits on every tool • Offline access to all content Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://learningelvish.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://learningelvish.com/privacy Mae govannen, mellon — well met, friend. Your journey into Elvish starts now.

Screenshots

Element Science4 screens
Tengwar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Element Science at none against Tengwar's 2. Element Science also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tengwar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price 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. Tengwar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Element Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Science ships an update every 4 months, Tengwar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Element Science versus Tengwar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement ScienceTengwar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.416.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLycheeApps Inc.BURAK GUVENC

In-app purchases

None

Element Science

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tengwar

Subscriptions2
  • Tengwar Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Tengwar$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Element Science free?
Element Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tengwar free?
Tengwar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Element Science or Tengwar have ads?
Tengwar shows ads; Element Science does not.
Which is updated more often, Element Science or Tengwar?
Element Science ships an update every 4 months, and Tengwar fortnightly. Most recently, Element Science was updated on September 29, 2026 and Tengwar on October 11, 2026.

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