Comparison

Learn German + vs Practical German Phrases

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

Head to head
About

Learn German +

Master German with interactive lessons and a unique AI-powered virtual tutor. Practice real-life conversations, improve pronunciation with advanced speech recognition, and learn at your own pace through engaging exercises. Ideal for travelers and students.

Highlights
  • AI Virtual Tutor for conversation practice
  • 101 real-life situation lessons
  • 1,190 useful phrases
  • 5,277 vocabulary and pronunciation exercises
  • Advanced speech recognition for pronunciation
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable study lists
Features
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Do you want to learn German quickly and have fun doing it? Learn German + by Vidalingua is the first language app of its kind with a Virtual Tutor you can chat with on any topic, using advanced AI with ChatGPT. The New York Times says “Apps from Vidalingua are hugely popular... they're free and they work offline, handy when you're actually abroad." Immerse yourself in real-life situations that you can use in the classroom or on a trip. Learn German + includes 101 lessons, 1,190 phrases and 5,277 exercises to help you become proficient in German in record time. Vidalingua is a leading developer of language apps with over 15 million users. See what others have to say. "Great for students! I teach at a bilingual school and it’s challenging to keep the students' attention. Apps are the best way to go and this offline app is one of my favorites." "I downloaded several free apps. Some are like games but I’m not sure I’m learning things I can use. This app has lessons that are immediately useful for talking to real people in real situations.” "Lingidy is a super fun way to learn German. It steps you through lessons you will need for a trip then throws in a few unexpected ones. Fun app. Bravo!" The Vidalingua Method Real-life Learning Other apps waste time on vocabulary and grammar you’ll rarely ever use. Learn German + jumps right to lessons that you can use immediately. Start by learning Greetings, Essentials and Questions to get a conversation started. Progress to helpful lessons such as Airports, Hotels and Directions. Make the most of your travels with lessons such as Museums, Movies and Making Friends. Understanding & Speaking Understanding German is a good start but speaking is critical. Learn German + provides advanced speech recognition to help you master pronunciation. Practice speaking at your own pace until you build the confidence to talk to others. Engaging Experience Some of the lessons in Learn German + teach the basics such as telling Time, using the Subway or Eating Out. Others are unique and amusing such as Limousines, Hot Tubs, Pick-up Lines and Rejections. Interactive exercises keep your attention and improve retention. Meerling the meerkat provides help and encouragement. Learn as you Like Other apps force you to learn in a specific order. Lingidy allows you to move through lessons, phrases and exercises freely. Features • 101 lessons for real-life situations like taking Taxis, arriving at a Hostel or asking about the Weather. Fun lessons such as Flirting and Swearing. • 1,190 useful phrases such as “Can you speak slowly?” and “Where is the closest cash machine?”. • 5,277 exercises to master vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension. • Vocabulary exercises to help you master Numbers, Menus, even Cocktails. • Audio pronunciations. Choose accents and speed. • Select favorites to create your own study list. • Word Jumble Exercises challenges you to order words in a phrase correctly. • Pronunciation Exercises with advanced speech recognition to know if you say a phrase correctly. • Picture Exercises to choose the image that matches a word. • Write Exercises teaches you to understand spoken words & write them correctly. • Multiple Choice Exercises to recognize the correct translations of a phrase. • Set goals for yourself and track your learning progress. • Notifications for Daily Phrases & Streaks. Learn German fast and have fun doing it. Download Learn German + today! Terms & Conditions • Learn German + includes 12 free lessons and 101 lessons with a subscription. • Payment charged to iTunes Account at the end of the trial period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 24-hours before expiring. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Service https://vidalingua.com/terms-of-service

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Practical German Phrases

Features
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Prepare for Real Life with 13810 German Words and Phrases in 255 Topics from A1 to C2 Filter and Study by Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) Filter and Study by 255 Topics Spaced Repetition, so you always see the words you need to review the most first Study without even opening the app, even on your watch, with flexibly scheduled notifications Flashcard autoplay and auto-pronounce loops over your flashcards for times when you cannot use your hands Practice with your favorite quiz types to master all words All functionality is available offline, including search, pronunciations, and all practice types Set review goals Backup your progress with an account

Screenshots

Learn German +4 screens
Practical German Phrases4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn German + and Practical German Phrases are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Learn German + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Practical German Phrases sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German + ships an update every 2 months, Practical German Phrases monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Learn German + versus Practical German Phrases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German +Practical German Phrases
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (248 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings248 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Dominik Gyecsek

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn German +

Subscriptions2
  • Lessons & Exercises (1-month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lessons & Exercises (1-year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Practical German Phrases

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Learn German + free?
Learn German + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practical German Phrases free?
Practical German Phrases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn German + or Practical German Phrases have ads?
Neither Learn German + nor Practical German Phrases shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German + or Practical German Phrases?
Learn German + ships an update every 2 months, and Practical German Phrases monthly. Most recently, Learn German + was updated on October 8, 2026 and Practical German Phrases on October 9, 2026.

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