Comparison

DW Learn German vs Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-

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

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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

Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-

Features
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Can you recognize a constellation and also find it in the real night sky? Planetarium Puzzle combines a constellation placement puzzle with an interactive planetarium based on real star positions. Learn where constellations appear by watching their direction and altitude, then explore the sky freely in the palm of your hand. FIND CONSTELLATIONS Choose Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter, then place each constellation card in the correct part of the sky. Direction hints help when you get stuck, and Show Answer automatically centers the correct constellation so beginners can learn as they play. EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY Drag to look around and pinch to zoom. Turn constellation lines, constellation names, the Milky Way, planets, and other display options on or off. With Premium, smoothly play the sky from 8 PM to 4 AM or move directly to any time during the night. EXPERIENCE METEOR SHOWERS Explore the Quadrantids, Perseids, Geminids, Eta Aquariids, and Southern Delta Aquariids. View the sky near each shower's peak and locate its radiant. During time-flow playback, meteor activity changes with the time and radiant altitude. TOKYO, SYDNEY, AND CUSTOM DATES Switch between Tokyo and Sydney and recreate the sky for a selected date from 8 PM to 4 AM. Compare how the Northern and Southern Hemisphere skies differ. JAPANESE AND ENGLISH Switch the app language between Japanese and English at any time. FREE FEATURES - Seasonal constellation puzzles - Planetarium view of the Tokyo sky - Display controls for constellation lines, names, and more PREMIUM FEATURES This app includes optional paid features. A single, one-time Premium purchase unlocks: - Custom date and time selection - Sydney and Southern Hemisphere skies - Meteor Shower mode - Time-flow playback in Planetarium and Meteor Shower modes Premium is not a subscription. Once purchased, there are no recurring monthly fees.

Screenshots

DW Learn German4 screens
Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DW Learn German at none against Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-'s 1. DW Learn German also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price and ads 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. Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DW Learn German asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DW Learn German ships an update every 16 months, Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DW Learn German versus Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDW Learn GermanPlanetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDeutsche WelleKanta Yamamoto

In-app purchases

None

DW Learn German

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is DW Learn German free?
DW Learn German is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- free?
Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DW Learn German or Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- have ads?
Neither DW Learn German nor Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DW Learn German or Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル-?
DW Learn German ships an update every 16 months, and Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- monthly. Most recently, DW Learn German was updated on October 29, 2026 and Planetarium Puzzle -星座パズル- on October 31, 2026.

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