Any Text vs Drawn Past
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Any Text
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Any Text is a reading app that helps you learn a language with things actually worth reading β not made-up textbook dialogues. Every day brings six new, real pieces of content, each rewritten at six CEFR levels β from complete beginner (A1) to fluent (C2) β so the exact same material grows with you: β’ A real news story β’ A painting, with the story behind it β’ A film worth knowing β’ A book worth knowing β’ A quote from history β’ A moment from history, "on this day" Tap any word, in any text, to see what it means in your own language β no dictionary app, no switching screens. READ WHOLE BOOKS Beyond the daily pages, the Library holds full classic novels β Alice in Wonderland, The Great Gatsby, Notes from Underground, The Call of the Wild and more β each rewritten at every CEFR level, with the original illustrations. WATCH AND LISTEN A feed of short videos with synced, tappable subtitles, so you can follow along word by word. And whenever you'd rather listen, any page can be read aloud, with each word highlighted as it's spoken. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Save any word you look up, then review it later with spaced repetition β reviews are scheduled automatically so words actually stick. YOUR LEVEL, YOUR PACE Slide between six CEFR levels (A1βC2) any time, on any page. Start wherever you are; move up whenever you're ready. Available in Turkish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch β pick any language to read in, and any language to translate into. Any Text includes a 14-day free trial, then continues with a subscription (monthly, 6-month or annual). Cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Built by a single independent developer who reads too much, and wanted an app that treats language learners like adults. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Drawn Past
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History is easier to remember when it feels like a story. Drawn Past turns remarkable moments from across the centuries into short, illustrated video lessons. Explore ancient cities, revolutions, empires, discoveries, and the choices that changed the world. WATCH IN MINUTES Move through focused history stories at your own pace. EXPLORE ACROSS TIME Browse by era, place, and themeβor search for the people and events that interest you. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Save stories, continue from your last position, and keep track of completed lessons. SEE YOUR JOURNEY Follow your activity and daily streak. LISTEN IN ENGLISH OR TURKISH Watch stories with English narration and synchronized captions. Turkish narration and captions are available for supported stories. Choose your audio language in Profile; stories without Turkish narration play in English. Menus are available in English and Turkish and follow your primary device language, with English as the fallback. START WITH THREE FREE STORIES Watch the complete stories of Pope Formosus, Pompeii, and the Emu War for free. KEEP WATCHING WITH AN OPTIONAL AD Complete one ad to permanently unlock a selected story for your account, including unlimited replays. Every story can be unlocked this way. Ad availability may vary. Your three free stories remain open. DRAWN PAST PREMIUM Unlock every story and new release permanently with a single Premium Lifetime purchase. Premium includes ad-free access. The price for your country or region is shown in the app before purchase. Pay once, with no recurring charges. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Restore a previous purchase from your profile using the original Apple and Drawn Past accounts. Deleting your Drawn Past account removes its linked access and does not automatically refund a completed purchase; contact support if you need help recovering access. ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY An account is required so each person's Library and progress remain separated. Sign in with email and password, Apple, or Google. Learning data is kept on the device for the signed-in account and is cleared when that account is deleted. Videos require an internet connection. Privacy Policy: https://drawnpast.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://drawnpast.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Any Text at none against Drawn Past's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Any Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Drawn Past sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Any Text | Drawn Past |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mustafa GUL | Kaan Kumdereli |
In-app purchases
Any Text
- Any Text Premium Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Any Text Premium 6-Month14 Days trial$12.996 Months
- Any Text Premium Annual14 Days trial$22.991 Year
Drawn Past
- Premium Lifetime$4.99





