Comparison

Scots Dictionary for Schools vs FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24

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

Head to head
About

Scots Dictionary for Schools

Explore the meanings and pronunciations of thousands of Scots words and phrases. This free dictionary app features a user-friendly design, audio guides for pronunciation, a random word generator, and a favorites feature for easy word saving. It's perfect for learners and speakers of the Scots language.

Highlights
  • Extensive Scots word definitions
  • Audio pronunciation guides
  • Random word generator
  • Favorites list
  • Regional word map
  • User-friendly design
Features
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Want to know the meaning of 'gallus', 'sonsie' or 'swither'? How to say 'capercailzie', 'dreich' or 'stour'? Look no further! With a new user-friendly design and improved functionality, this new release makes it even easier to find the Scots word you’re looking for. The Scots Dictionary for Schools is a free and friendly dictionary for use in the classroom or at home. Compiled by Dictionaries of the Scots Language SCIO, the nation’s authority on Scots, the Scots Dictionary for Schools provides meanings in English for around 9,500 Scots words and phrases. It also includes audio guides for around 600 words so you can hear their pronunciation as well. New to this update is a random word generator to help you discover new words you might find interesting or useful. The favourites feature lets you build up a bank of words to read or practice at your leisure. A helpful map explains regional labels used to identify words, spellings and meanings used only or mainly in certain parts of Scotland. The Scots Dictionary for Schools is an ideal reference app for: • Everyone aged 8 to 18 who speaks, reads, or writes Scots – or would like to do so • Everyone studying Scots as a modern language • Everyone studying for an SQA Award in Scots Language • Everyone teaching Scots at primary or secondary level

About

FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24

Master Scottish Gaelic pronunciation and vocabulary with native speaker audio and scientifically proven memorization techniques. This app uses microlearning and personalized quizzes to help you learn quickly and efficiently, even incorporating focus-enhancing meditation sessions.

Highlights
  • Native speaker pronunciation
  • 4000 flashcards
  • Microlearning lessons
  • Personalized quizzes
  • Focus-enhancing sessions
  • Scientifically proven methods
Features
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With FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic 2024, speak & learn x10 faster with word pronunciation by a native Scottish! -- Pronunciation by a native speaker -- All words are pronounced by a native. Speaking fluently Scottish has never been so easy! -- Learn & memorize super fast! -- FlashLearn is your personal brain coach! Enhance your learning & memorization abilities thanks to the last neurologic discoveries! -- 4000 flashcards in your pocket! -- Bit-sized lessons to maximize learning efficiency. Easily learn new words thanks to microlearning and become fluent without effort! -- A scientifically proven method -- Personalized quizzes & rehearsals made for you! Based on your progression, Braintastick selects scientifically proven repetition patterns to Improve your memorization. -- Use the flow, Luke! -- The flow is a state of mind that improves focus. FlashLearn offers meditation and hypnosis sessions to put yourself in optimal learning & memorization conditions. ---- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Accessing FlashLearn's app features requires a weekly, monthly or annual FlashLearn subscription.

Screenshots

Scots Dictionary for Schools4 screens
FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scots Dictionary for Schools at 5.0 against FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24's 4.3. Scots Dictionary for Schools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Scots Dictionary for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scots Dictionary for Schools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Scots Dictionary for Schools's written reviews are positive against 57% of FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scots Dictionary for Schools ships an update every 47 months, FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scots Dictionary for Schools versus FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScots Dictionary for SchoolsFlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDictionaries of the Scots LanguageSuperNeat

Customer experience

Scots Dictionary for Schools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Scots Dictionary for Schools

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Annually3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scots Dictionary for Schools free?
Scots Dictionary for Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 free?
FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scots Dictionary for Schools or FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24?
Scots Dictionary for Schools is rated higher. Scots Dictionary for Schools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Scots Dictionary for Schools or FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 have ads?
Neither Scots Dictionary for Schools nor FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scots Dictionary for Schools or FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24?
Scots Dictionary for Schools ships an update every 47 months, and FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 fortnightly. Most recently, Scots Dictionary for Schools was updated on October 10, 2026 and FlashLearn Scottish Gaelic '24 on October 24, 2026.

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