# aCHo vs Swiss German

The clearest difference is rating: Swiss German at 4.3 against aCHo's 3.0. aCHo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swiss German sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.49 per month. aCHo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swiss German holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of aCHo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Swiss German's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

aCHo ships an update every 2 months, Swiss German every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aCHo | Swiss German |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acho/id1281934088/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiss-german/id1544245498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ovos](https://appshunter.io/developer/681172876) | [Erni Kathrin Erni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544245500) |

## What reviewers say

### aCHo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acho/id1281934088)

Learn German through interactive scenarios relevant to daily life in Switzerland. This app offers vocabulary, sentence practice, and dialogue exercises for beginners. It's designed by experts in language learning and game design.

**Highlights:** Life-like scenarios, Vocabulary and sentence learning, Dialogue practice, Scenario-based learning, No prior German knowledge needed

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swiss German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiss-german/id1544245498)

Learn Swiss German through live lessons, videos, and interactive practice. Improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary with flashcards, and gain confidence in speaking. Offers both free and premium content with live sessions and speaking practice.

**Highlights:** Live lessons with instructor, Speaking practice sessions, Video lessons, Flashcards for vocabulary, Grammar tables, Rewatch past lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swiss German: BASIC | $24.49 | per month |
| Swiss German:PREMIUM | $36.99 | per month |
| Swiss German: COMBO | $41.99 | per month |
| Swiss German: VIP | $49.99 | per month |
| BASIC annually | $299.99 | per year |
| VIP annually | $539.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aCHo free?

aCHo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swiss German free?

Swiss German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, aCHo or Swiss German?

Swiss German is rated higher. aCHo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Swiss German averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do aCHo or Swiss German have ads?

Swiss German shows ads; aCHo does not.

### Which is updated more often, aCHo or Swiss German?

aCHo ships an update every 2 months, and Swiss German every 5 weeks. Most recently, aCHo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swiss German on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*