Comparison

h2Re vs Glossika Legacy

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

Head to head
About

h2Re

This app enhances a physical book on rendering fundamentals by linking trigger images to over 10 hours of online video tutorials. It uses augmented reality tracking to connect printed material with digital educational content, keeping the information current.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality tracking
  • Links to online video tutorials
  • Enhances book learning experience
  • Over 10 hours of video content
  • Connects print to digital content
  • Keeps information current
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This is the companion app for the new Design Studio Press book: How to Render. The second hit title in the Design Studio Press' "h2" series, building on fundamentals introduced in How to Draw, How to Render deals with the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity. Enhancing the learning experience, this app has been created to allow readers to use trigger images on pages to link directly to online tutorials via their tablets and phones. Using advanced video techniques, this app connects the printed matter to online digital educational content as never before, and insures that the book remains as current as the rapidly advancing techniques presented in How to Render. Over 10 hours of video content have been created to accompany the book. A physical copy of How to Render is required to get the most out of the h2Re app. Access to your camera is required to allow the app's Augmented Reality tracking to work. Additionally, an internet connection is required to view the video content. You can get your copy of the How to Render book by visiting: http://designstudiopress.com For downloadable examples of the Trackers and for a demo video, please visit: http://scottrobertsonworkshops.com/h2re/trackers/ For our Privacy Policy, please visit: https://designstudiopress.com/policies/privacy-policy/

About

Glossika Legacy

Master a new language through immersive audio and adaptive learning. Practice speaking, listening, and typing with native speaker recordings and spaced repetition. Learn effectively on the go, even offline.

Highlights
  • Immersion with native speaker audio
  • Listening-only mode for on-the-go learning
  • Typing, dictation, listening, and recording exercises
  • Spaced repetition for memory retention
  • System-recommended review lists
  • Offline session downloads
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Glossika Legacy is built around audio: thousands of sentences recorded by native speakers in 65 languages, with practice that fits your day, whether you're at your desk, on your commute, or offline. — What You Can Do with Glossika Legacy — ① Hear Real Native Speakers Every sentence is recorded by a native speaker. Pick up grammar and vocabulary naturally through sentences carefully chosen to build on what you already know. ② Train Your Ear and Your Tongue Type, listen, recall, and record yourself. Each exercise connects what you hear to what you read and say, turning familiar sentences into ones you can actually use. ③ Review at the Right Time Sentences come back just before you're likely to forget them, so your review time goes where it matters most. Follow your recommended review list, or go through sentences in order at your own pace. ④ Learn Hands-Free on the Go Driving, commuting, or working out? Turn on Listening-only Mode, press play, and keep up your daily reps without touching your phone. ⑤ Keep Practicing Offline Download new and review sessions before a flight or a ride underground, and keep practicing without internet. — Recommended If You — ・Learn through comprehensible input ・Learn best by ear ・Want to practice while you drive, commute, or work out ・Like building a language one sentence at a time ・Need to keep practicing without internet *Contact & Support * Have questions, feedback, or need help? We’re here for you: support@glossika.com *Follow Us * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glossika/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/glossika/ YouTube https://bit.ly/2zOWt2I X https://x.com/glossika Blog https://ai.glossika.com/blog *Terms & Privacy Policy* Terms: https://ai.glossika.com/terms Privacy: https://ai.glossika.com/privacy

Screenshots

h2Re4 screens
Glossika Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: h2Re at none against Glossika Legacy's 8. h2Re also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7). Glossika Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 9). 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. Glossika Legacy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. h2Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

h2Re holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glossika Legacy has 105 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of h2Re's written reviews are positive against 45% of Glossika Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

h2Re ships an update every 20 months, Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
h2Re versus Glossika Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterh2ReGlossika Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better3.7 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better45.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesign Studio PressGlossika Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

h2Re

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Glossika Legacy

All ratings104 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral20.2%
Negative34.5%

Bugs and requests

h2Re

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Glossika Legacy

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App freezes and crashes during playback
  • Cancel subscription button unresponsive
  • Audio stops when screen is locked
  • No sound output despite active connection
  • Placement test glitches and inaccurate level assignment
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  • Hanging in offline mode
  • Buttons frequently frozen and unresponsive
  • Poor network connection handling
  • App stops after 3-5 reps in review mode
  • Inconsistent Hanzi font rendering
  • iOS alarm interruption causes crash
  • Incorrect rep count display
  • Settings menu tips popup every time
  • Recall type change not saving properly
  • Devanagari text recognition failures
  • IPA transcriptions copying target language instead of pronunciation
  • Audio recordings cut off or sound incorrect
  • Duplicate text in pronunciation display
  • App doesn't work with external speakers
  • Language change limited to once per month

Requested features

20 requests
  • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
  • Ability to pause and resume with system buttons (like music apps)
  • Manual rating system for spaced repetition feedback
  • Dictionary section for individual word learning
  • Ability to delete or skip unwanted expressions
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  • Feature to mark already-known phrases
  • Random repetition of learned expressions for retention
  • Back button to review previous sentences
  • Level switching without contacting support
  • Preloading of sessions to reduce loading stops
  • Forward/backward navigation in listening-only mode
  • Female voice options in recordings
  • Better explanation of app methodology for new users
  • IPA pronunciation guide improvements
  • Themed sentence grouping for contextual learning
  • Ability to indicate knowledge level of sentences
  • Badge notification showing daily review count
  • Different base language settings for new vs. review sessions
  • Typo tolerance in typing exercises
  • Alternative correct answer acceptance

In-app purchases

None

h2Re

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Glossika Legacy

Subscriptions8
  • Basic Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$30.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Basic Annual$159.991 Year
  • Basic Annual$199.001 Year
  • Pro Annual$299.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$399.001 Year

Questions

Is h2Re free?
h2Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glossika Legacy free?
Glossika Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, h2Re or Glossika Legacy?
h2Re is rated higher. h2Re averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Glossika Legacy averages 3.7 from 105 ratings.
Do h2Re or Glossika Legacy have ads?
Neither h2Re nor Glossika Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, h2Re or Glossika Legacy?
h2Re ships an update every 20 months, and Glossika Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, h2Re was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glossika Legacy on October 21, 2026.

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