Comparison

DaZini vs DW Learn German

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

Head to head
About

DaZini

Features
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DaZini ermöglicht jüngeren Kindern mit Deutsch als Zweitsprache den Erwerb für sie wichtiger Aussagen, wie Begrüssung, Bedürfnisausdruck, Befindlichkeit und Stimmungslage. Das Kind soll die Zeichnung interpretieren und die entsprechende Aussage formulieren. Durch das Drücken auf das Ohrsymbol kann das Kind seine Aussage selbst überprüfen. (Das copyright für die Bilder ist bei der Zeichnerin, Frau Kerstin Brunner, Glattfelden)

About

DW Learn German

Master German with engaging videos, news, and music. Offers courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced, with interactive exercises and vocabulary training. Includes a placement test to find your ideal course and materials for teachers.

Highlights
  • Placement test for level assessment
  • Courses for all levels (beginner to advanced)
  • Interactive exercises
  • Vocabulary training and word explanations
  • Grammar and regional studies
  • Materials for teachers
Features
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Learn German on the go with DW - for beginners, advanced learners and teachers With exciting videos, informative news and music, we’ll make sure that you’ll find the perfect way to learn German. Start right away, even without any previous knowledge, and improve your German online and on the go, completely free of charge. We offer courses for all levels -and if you're not sure where you stand, our placement test will help you find the perfect course for you - quickly and easily! Our offer includes: - A placement test to help you find the right level - Courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners (from literacy to exam training) - A wide range of interactive exercises - Vocabulary training and word explanations - Grammar and regional studies - Comprehensive materials for teachers Our courses cover all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. There are also offers for learning the alphabet and language preparation for various jobs. As a teacher, you will also find what you are looking with materials that you can use for your lessons free of charge. Simply download the app and learn German with DW!

Screenshots

DaZini3 screens
DW Learn German4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DaZini at 9.0 against DW Learn German's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaZini ships an update every 19 months, DW Learn German every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DaZini versus DW Learn German: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaZiniDW Learn German
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 16 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarkus MatthysDeutsche Welle

In-app purchases

None

DaZini

No in-app purchases

None

DW Learn German

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DaZini free?
DaZini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DW Learn German free?
DW Learn German is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DaZini or DW Learn German have ads?
Neither DaZini nor DW Learn German shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaZini or DW Learn German?
DaZini ships an update every 19 months, and DW Learn German every 16 months. Most recently, DaZini was updated on October 26, 2026 and DW Learn German on October 29, 2026.

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