Comparison

STROVE vs Smart Swahili Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

STROVE

This app helps learners of Swahili understand verb conjugation using the STROVE acronym. It breaks down verbs into Subject, Tense, Relative, Object, Verb, and Ending, aiding in translation and comprehension. Features include basic and advanced verb sections, adjective agreement, and the ability to add custom verbs.

Highlights
  • STROVE acronym for verb structure
  • Verb conjugation breakdown
  • Subject prefix and tense options
  • Adjective agreement helper
  • Custom verb entry
  • Error checking for basic/pro verbs
Features
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The purpose of this app is to help those learning Swahili to understand the structure of Swahili verbs using the “STROVE” acronym that many students of the language are familiar with after reading "Simplified Swahili" by P.M. Wilson. S = Subject T = Tense R = Relative O = Object V = Verb E = Ending This app is NOT a translator. It is however an aid to translation and will help you understand the correct way to conjugate verbs. It can also be very helpful when trying to determine the full meaning of Swahili verbs. You can freely spin the dials for each aspect of the verb, once you have settled on a correct conjugation, this will be indicated by the screen color changing to Green. Currently there are four sections: The “Verbs Basic” section. This has positive & negative m/wa and m/mi Subject Prefixes and just a few basic Verb Tenses and is good for beginners. (This includes error checking.) The “Verbs Pro” section. This adds Subject Prefixes for all Noun Classes, all Verb Tenses as well as Objects and Passive Verbs. Keep in mind that some verb conjugations may be technically correct, yet not necessarily intelligible. (This includes error checking.) The “Adjectives” section. This will help you with m/wa and m/mi agreements for Consonant, Vowel stem & Arabic adjectives. The S+T+R+O+V+E section. This has most all possible permutations (though these do not yet have error checking). You can add new verbs from the “Enter Verb” view. Enter verbs with the prefix "ku-" and the appropriate suffix -a, -i, -u, -e. Then enter the appropriate translation. The app will continue to have new verb tenses and derivations added to it in the coming months (Prepositional Endings and Relatives are first on the list!). In the meantime, if you find anything that is missing or have any requests, please let me know and I’ll update it asap! strove.app@gmail.com This app is optimized for iPhone Pro Max and similar sizes. Some views may not work well with smaller screens.

About

Smart Swahili Dictionary

Features
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This app includes meaning of word in Swahili, synonyms, antonyms and other advanced features English to Swahili and Swahili to English Dictionary English description of the word Every word is clickable History list of the word Favorite list of the word Comprehensive settings for searching and suggestions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STROVE4 screens
Smart Swahili Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Swahili Dictionary at Free against STROVE's $1.99. Smart Swahili Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). STROVE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Smart Swahili Dictionary is free to download; STROVE costs $1.99 up front. Smart Swahili Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. STROVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STROVE ships an update every 23 months, Smart Swahili Dictionary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STROVE versus Smart Swahili Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTROVESmart Swahili Dictionary
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott FreedlunMd Shihab Uddin

In-app purchases

None

STROVE

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart Swahili Dictionary

Subscriptions5
  • Remove ads for a month$0.491 Month
  • Remove ads for 2 months$0.992 Months
  • Remove ads for 3 months$1.493 Months
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  • Remove ads for 6 months$2.496 Months
  • Remove ads for a year$3.991 Year

Questions

Is STROVE free?
STROVE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Swahili Dictionary free?
Smart Swahili Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STROVE or Smart Swahili Dictionary have ads?
Smart Swahili Dictionary shows ads; STROVE does not.
Which is updated more often, STROVE or Smart Swahili Dictionary?
STROVE ships an update every 23 months, and Smart Swahili Dictionary every 4 months. Most recently, STROVE was updated on October 13, 2026 and Smart Swahili Dictionary on October 25, 2026.

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