Comparison

German vs GermanDict

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

Head to head
About

German

This app provides a comprehensive German language dictionary with extensive vocabulary support. It covers multiple languages and is suitable for learners at various CEFR levels, from A1 to B2. Access the full dictionary for free on its website.

Highlights
  • Multilingual German dictionary
  • CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2 vocabulary
  • Supports 21 languages
  • Free website access
Features
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"German 23" is a simple and convenient multilingual dictionary of the German language. The dictionary includes: - Chinese (ZH), - Danish (DA), - Dutch (NL), - English (EN), - Finnish (FI), - French (FR), - German (DE), - Greek (EL), - Indonesian (ID), - Italian (IT), - Japanese (JA), - Korean (KO), - Malay (MS), - Norwegian Bokmål (NB), - Portuguese (PT), - Russian (RU), - Spanish (ES), - Swedish (SV), - Thai (TH), - Turkish (TR), - Vietnamese (VI) You can also use the dictionary for free on our website.

About

GermanDict

Translate German text, photos, and speech with this AI-powered tool. It offers instant dialogue translation and aids in German learning with audio programs and pronunciation guides. Essential for travel and study.

Highlights
  • AI-powered German translation
  • Photo and text recognition
  • Instant speech and dialogue translation
  • German learning audio programs
  • Pronunciation guides
  • Saved translation history
Features
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GermanDict professional German translation software, authentic German translation, efficient photo translation, intelligent voice translation, instant dialogue translation. Relying on AI black technology, German travel German learning is an essential artifact! [Core Functions] German translation: access to the German native standard German, German translation. Photo translation: German photo translation, accurate German image and text recognition, and translation at the same time! Speech translation: extremely fast Chinese speech recognition, no stuck recognition, speak and translate! Conversation translation: German travel real-time dialogue translation, necessary translation assistant to travel around Germany! [Function Supplement] 1. German learning featured audio program 2. Self regulation of font size 3. Photography translation support can only be segmented 4. Collection of translated content and browsing 5. German alphabet and phonetic pronunciation 6. Daily spoken German and common travel language More functions are waiting for you to find, please download and try [Description of Auto Renewal VIP Package] -Subscription period: 12 months/year for VIP members (consecutive package years). -Subscription price: $13.99 per year for consecutive annual subscriptions. -Subscription payment: automatically renew the product for "consecutive years". After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account. -Subscription renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of your membership, Apple will automatically deduct fees from your iTunes account. After success, the validity period will automatically extend for a period. If you do not cancel your subscription, Apple will try to deduct money from time to time during the deduction period. Please pay attention to your subscription and deduction in a timely manner. -Cancel Renewal: To cancel automatic renewal, please cancel 24 hours before the current subscription cycle expires. -Cancellation method: For the automatic renewal product you opened with Apple ID, click "Subscribe" on the account settings page in "Settings" - "iTunes Store and App Store" - "Apple ID" - "View Apple ID" - cancel the automatic renewal VIP subscription of the GermanDict. -Privacy Agreement: http://www.528529.com/apphtml/1419959839_ys_en.html -Service Agreement: http://www.528529.com/apphtml/1419959839_tk_en.html [Contact us] If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Your suggestions and feedback are the great impetus for our product improvement. Thank you for everyone who supports us with the product. We are always trying to do our best. Come on! Email for cooperation and problem feedback: app20190304@qq.com

Screenshots

German4 screens
GermanDict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: German at none against GermanDict's 2. German also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and device support (4 vs 2). GermanDict's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 58%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume 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. GermanDict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. German asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GermanDict holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of German's written reviews are positive against 92% of GermanDict's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German ships an update every 3 weeks, GermanDict every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
German versus GermanDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermanGermanDict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (143 ratings)4.7 (189 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143189 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB78 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStrelka LimitedShanghai Quentin network technology co. LTD

Customer experience

German

All ratings125 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.3%

GermanDict

All ratings188 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%

Bugs and requests

German

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GermanDict

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Korean text displayed as Japanese
  • Network error after purchasing membership
  • Audio not working in example sentences
  • Audio is blurry
  • App forces review before proceeding
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  • Translation not working for some users
  • Korean explanation is unclear

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add German pronunciation for translations
  • Allow offline dictionary usage
  • Improve German learning function
  • Provide conjugation charts
  • Allow changing default voice
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  • Add more learning materials
  • Improve Korean explanation clarity
  • Fix Korean to Japanese display error
  • Add more example sentences for vocabulary
  • Offer a way to pay for VIP without complex online security

In-app purchases

None

German

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GermanDict

Subscriptions1
  • Year Vip Member3 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP member$2.99

Questions

Is German free?
German is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GermanDict free?
GermanDict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, German or GermanDict?
GermanDict is rated higher. German averages 4.4 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while GermanDict averages 4.7 from 189 ratings.
Do German or GermanDict have ads?
Both German and GermanDict show ads.
Which is updated more often, German or GermanDict?
German ships an update every 3 weeks, and GermanDict every 15 months. Most recently, German was updated on October 26, 2026 and GermanDict on October 26, 2026.

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