Katip - Learn Ottoman Turkish
ABDULLAH POLAT Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Katip - Learn Ottoman Turkish is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by ABDULLAH POLAT. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated August 22, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 15 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 22
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Katip - Learn Ottoman Turkish
START FROM SCRATCH Don't know any Ottoman Turkish? Progress step-by-step from the pronunciation of letters to the first words with the "Start Reading", "Read the Letters" and "Reading Syllables and Words" units. Completely free. Katip is a comprehensive mobile learning app for anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish from scratch. We designed a step-by-step journey from the alphabet all the way to reading historical texts. WHAT'S INSIDE • Ottoman Alphabet: All 32 letters with sound and writing forms • 18 Thematic Units, 90+ Lessons: Alphabet, numerals, Hijri months, state, religion, daily life, literature, sufism, science, law, art, nature and emotion • Curated Vocabulary: 800+ words with Ottoman script, Latin transliteration, Turkish meaning and example sentences • 12,500+ Word Dictionary: Full built-in Ottoman-Turkish dictionary — browse by letter, search, roots & synonyms, example usages • 32 Reading Passages from classical texts • 12 Divan & Folk Poetry Verses • 7 Historical Documents: Firmans, inscriptions, tughras, waqf deeds • Ebced & Chronograms: Numerology (hisab al-jummal) and date encoding • Calligraphy Images for words • Lesson Types: Matching, multiple choice, letter typing, listen-and-recognize • Document Reader: Photograph an old letter or document and identify its words • Personal Review: Words you struggle with are automatically queued for review • Statistics: Learning streaks, daily goal, category progress • Home Screen Widget: A new word every day on your lock or home screen • Daily Reminder: Notify me at the time I choose • Dark Mode: Comfortable for the eyes, follows the system theme WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish • Theology, history, literature students • People who want to read old family letters, tombstones, deeds • Academics and researchers • Classical Turkish literature enthusiasts PREMIUM (Optional Subscription) Monthly and yearly plans unlock: • Ad-free experience • Full Document Reader • All locked units • Advanced statistics PRIVACY We do not sell or share user data with third parties. Usage statistics are anonymous. All your progress stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/osmanlcakelimerengizlilikpolit/ana-sayfa
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated August 22, 2026
A brand-new beginning for absolute beginners! • NEW unit "Start Reading" — how Ottoman Turkish is read, why the script runs right to left, and why letters change shape. • NEW unit "Read the Letters" — all 32 letters with names, pronunciation and their initial, medial and final forms, plus audio. • NEW unit "Syllables & Words" — join letters and read your first real words. • All three units are free and placed at the very start of the learning path. • Back button added to lessons and quizzes; undo your last answer in review sessions. • Ottoman keyboard fixed: letters are now clearly visible in dark mode. • Typing exercises now accept correct answers reliably, ignoring diacritics and letter-form differences. • Document reading mode is more reliable, including rotated photos. • Word of the Day widget: larger text, clearer colors, no more clipped words. • Simplified ad layout that no longer interrupts lessons. • Speed, stability and XP calculation improvements.
App privacy
The developer, ABDULLAH POLAT, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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