Comparison

DW Learn German vs RUB Bib

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

Head to head
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!

About

RUB Bib

Manage your library account, including loans and reservations. Access course offerings, search the online catalog, and stay updated on library news. Authenticate for services and view visitor capacity.

Highlights
  • Manage library loans and reservations
  • Extend loans
  • View accrued fees
  • Browse and book library courses
  • Search university online catalog
  • Submit literature acquisition requests
  • View visitor capacity and library news
Features
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You can use the app to authenticate yourself at the self-checkout machines or at the service counters in order to borrow media or use other services. With the RUB Bib app you also always have a complete overview of your library account. You can view your loans and - if possible - extend them. You can also manage your reservations in the app and view any accrued fees. With the RUB-Bib-App you also have the entire range of courses and events offered by the university library with you anytime, anywhere and you can book courses on various topics, such as compact basic courses on the university library, research training or introductory courses for various literature management software. In addition, you can search the Ruhr-University's entire online catalog, submit literature acquisition requests, view the current visitor capacity, and access the latest library news at any time.

Screenshots

DW Learn German4 screens
RUB Bib4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DW Learn German at 45% against RUB Bib's 0%. DW Learn German also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RUB Bib's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DW Learn German ships an update every 16 months, RUB Bib every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DW Learn German versus RUB Bib: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDW Learn GermanRUB Bib
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (133 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings133 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDeutsche WelleRuhr-Universitaet Bochum

Customer experience

DW Learn German

All ratings129 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative38.7%

RUB Bib

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DW Learn German

No in-app purchases

None

RUB Bib

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DW Learn German free?
DW Learn German is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUB Bib free?
RUB Bib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DW Learn German or RUB Bib have ads?
Neither DW Learn German nor RUB Bib shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DW Learn German or RUB Bib?
DW Learn German ships an update every 16 months, and RUB Bib every 7 months. Most recently, DW Learn German was updated on November 13, 2026 and RUB Bib on November 7, 2026.

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