Comparison

STROVE vs Gan Phrasebook

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

Gan Phrasebook

Features
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Military-related Gan (Jiangxinese) Chinese phrases for language learners. With Gan text and audio. Using this app, you can select an English phrase and view its translation and how to pronounce it in Gan. This app is based on the modules publicly available online from the U.S. Defense Language Institute. While this app's subject matter relates mainly to military topics, the app is broadly useful with content relating to a range of topics. • Easy to use • Contains over 600 phrases with native speaker audio recordings • Dictionary lookup: Type or say what you want to search • Pronunciation help: See the transliterated/Romanized text • Good for language learning, or as a reference

Screenshots

STROVE4 screens
Gan Phrasebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gan Phrasebook at every 3 months against STROVE's every 23 months. STROVE's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

STROVE costs $1.99 and Gan Phrasebook $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STROVE ships an update every 23 months, Gan Phrasebook every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STROVE versus Gan Phrasebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTROVEGan Phrasebook
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperScott FreedlunQvyshift LLC

In-app purchases

None

STROVE

No in-app purchases

None

Gan Phrasebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STROVE free?
STROVE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gan Phrasebook free?
Gan Phrasebook costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do STROVE or Gan Phrasebook have ads?
Neither STROVE nor Gan Phrasebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STROVE or Gan Phrasebook?
STROVE ships an update every 23 months, and Gan Phrasebook every 3 months. Most recently, STROVE was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gan Phrasebook on October 13, 2026.

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