DK Visual Dictionary (2017) vs German Dictionary for Learners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
This app provides audio for DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionaries, featuring over 7,000 spoken words and phrases per language by native speakers. It's organized thematically and allows users to tap words for pronunciation, save favorites, and use offline after downloading.
- 7,000+ spoken words/phrases per language
- Native speaker audio
- Thematic vocabulary organization
- Tap to hear pronunciation
- Offline access after download
- Favorites list for saved words
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DK Visual Dictionary App contains all the audio to accompany DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionaries. This DK Visual Dictionary app is the perfect companion to your visual dictionary. For each language, over 7,000 words and phrases are spoken in both English and the language of the title. All words are from the books and are spoken by native speakers. Simply download the free app, then use your copy of the book to fully access all the audio. This clear, comprehensive and easy-to-use app contains all the content from each Bilingual Visual Dictionary. Just like the book, the vocabulary is arranged thematically, with subjects including shopping, food and drink, study, work, travel and transport, health and appearance, sport and leisure, technology, and the home. Search for the page you want, tap on any word to listen to it being spoken, scroll up and down the word lists for each topic, and swipe left or right to go to the next or previous page. Perfect for study, work, and travel. Features: • Over 7,000 spoken words and phrases per title • UK and US English available • Save your most-used words to a Favorites list. Favorites can easily be added or deleted at any time • Audio can be removed from your device, and re-downloaded when required • After the audio has been downloaded, the app can be used offline • Buy more books and unlock more audio through a link in the app Developer note: For Ukrainian users learning English, please first set your device language to Ukrainian. For Hungarian users, please set your device to Magyar and search for and download the Képes Szótár app; this application is not compatible with the Hungarian dictionaries of Maxim Könyvkiadó.
German Dictionary for Learners
An all-in-one German learning tool featuring a dictionary, grammar explanations, translator, and AI-powered chat for practice. Learn vocabulary and grammar with examples, inflection tables, and pronunciation guides.
- German dictionary with 160,000+ words
- Grammar explanations and inflection tables
- AI chat for guided practice
- Instant translations in 34 languages
- Flashcard vocabulary games
- Pronunciation with speech output
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All-in-one German learning: dictionary, translator, AI chat, real examples and games. Discover words, master grammar, understand real usage, and build lasting vocabulary. ■■ Dictionary ■■ ▸ Explore 160,000+ German words with powerful search and filters ▸ View detailed entries: meanings, grammar, inflections, usage & examples ▸ Full conjugation & declension tables (verbs, nouns, adjectives) ▸ Synonyms & antonyms (thesaurus) ▸ Pronunciation with audio (text-to-speech) ▸ Grammar insights: cases, tenses, moods, prepositions, reflexive forms ▸ Color-highlighted gender (der, die, das) ▸ CEFR levels A1–C2+ for words ■■ Examples ■■ ▸ Search in 250,000+ real-life sentences ▸ Understand context with translations and usage ▸ Jump directly into word details ▸ CEFR levels A1 - C2+ for sentences ■■ Translator ■■ ▸ Translate words, phrases, or full texts (34 languages ↔ German) ▸ Secondary translation language for multilingual learning ▸ Speech-to-text input for fast translation ▸ Detailed insights beyond translation (grammar, usage, context) ■■ Games ■■ ▸ Train vocabulary with spaced repetition (Leitner system) ▸ Practice by collections, filters, or randomly ▸ Track progress and reinforce weak words ■■ Collections ■■ ▸ Save and organize vocabulary ▸ Build custom lists and favorites ▸ Filter by level, grammar, and usage ▸ Import & export vocabulary lists ▸ Use collections directly in games ■■ AI Chat ■■ ▸ Your personal German learning assistant ▸ Ask about words, grammar, or usage ▸ Practice conversations with guided prompts ▸ Tap words to instantly explore meanings ■■ Seamless Learning Flow ■■ ▸ Move instantly between dictionary, examples, translator, chat & games ▸ Tap any word to explore it across all sections ▸ Share content between tools effortlessly ▸ Speech input across search, chat, and translator ▸ Fast switching between languages ■■ Smart Tools ■■ ▸ Fast search with history & smart suggestions ▸ Recent terms and saved activity ▸ Flexible word layout with live preview ▸ Advanced filters for precise results ▸ Built-in help, tutorials & AI guidance ■■ Language Support ■■ ▸ 12 interface and 34 translation languages including English, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, Japanese, Greek, Czech, Slovak, Hebrew, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Norwegian, Catalan, Belarusian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Basque, Urdu, Slovenian, Macedonian, and more ■■ In-App Purchases ■■ ▸ PRO — full access • no ads • unlimited usage ▸ OFFLINE — full access • no ads • offline dictionary ■■ Learn German Smarter ■■ Learn German with an all-in-one app for vocabulary, grammar, and real communication. Use dictionary, translator, flashcards, AI chat, and vocabulary training to learn faster and understand real usage. Look up German words with meanings, translations, examples, pronunciation, and full verb conjugation. Learn articles (der, die, das), cases, tenses, and sentence structure with clear grammar explanations. Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with real example sentences, voice input, pronunciation, and interactive AI chat. Build vocabulary with spaced repetition (Leitner system), smart filters, and personalized collections. Perfect for beginners and advanced learners (A1–C2). Prepare for Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, and DSH exams or use it for school, university, and daily communication. Use it as a dictionary, translator app, flashcard app, and grammar trainer. Learn German anytime, online or offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: German Dictionary for Learners at 73% against DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s 19%. German Dictionary for Learners also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. German Dictionary for Learners sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DK Visual Dictionary (2017) asks for nothing beyond the download.
German Dictionary for Learners holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: German Dictionary for Learners has 712 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DK Visual Dictionary (2017)'s written reviews are positive against 73% of German Dictionary for Learners's.
DK Visual Dictionary (2017) ships an update every 3 months, German Dictionary for Learners every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DK Visual Dictionary (2017) | German Dictionary for Learners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (33 ratings) | 4.9 (712 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 712 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dorling Kindersley | Andreas Goebel |
Customer experience
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
German Dictionary for Learners
User reviews
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
From 33 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple audio companion
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Useful for learning pronunciation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Barcode/ISBN not recognized
- 🐛 Audio files fail to download
- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🐛 Lacks language support
German Dictionary for Learners
From 712 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best dictionary app
- 👍 Excellent example sentences
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Great dictionary
- 👍 Superb app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Great app with errors & words missing
- 🐛 Rendering issue with web markup
- 🐛 Bug preventing sign-in and missing translations in flashcards
- 🐛 Clunky UI on iPad
- 🐛 Some words not showing examples after update
Bugs and requests
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
Reported bugs
4 issues- Barcode/ISBN not recognized
- Audio files fail to download
- Buggy interface with visual glitches
- Lack of language support
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more languages
- Allow searching by word, not just page number
- Implement landscape mode for tablets
- Add option to slow down audio playback speed
German Dictionary for Learners
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add phonetic pronunciation
- Add word roots
- Revert dark mode icons to normal
- Improve word search with typo tolerance and dropdown suggestions
In-app purchases
DK Visual Dictionary (2017)
No in-app purchases
German Dictionary for Learners
- Dictionary Pro$8.99
- Dictionary Offline$8.99
- Dictionary Pro Offline$19.99
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