Comparison

Learn German + vs Lingua Learn

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

About

Lingua Learn

Features
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Learn German, Norwegian, Spanish and Italian Phrases - Your Ultimate Companion for Everyday Conversations Embark on a linguistic journey with our comprehensive collection of phrases learning app designed to make mastering the language effortless and fun. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, this app is your go-to resource for mastering the most commonly used phrases in German, Norwegian, Italian and Spanish. Features: 1. Extensive Phrase Library: Access a vast collection of essential phrases meticulously categorized for various situations, including greetings, dining, shopping, emergencies, and more. 2. Audio Pronunciation: Listen to high-quality audio recordings to perfect your pronunciation and intonation. 3. Favorite Phrases: Save your frequently used phrases to your favorites list for quick and easy access whenever you need them. 4. Search Functionality: Effortlessly search for specific phrases using keywords, ensuring you find the exact expression you're looking for in seconds. 6. Offline Access: No internet connection? No problem! Access all the phrases and features offline, making it convenient for on-the-go learning. Unlock the door to fluent conversations with our app and start speaking confidently in no time! Download now and embark on your language-learning journey.

Screenshots

Learn German +4 screens
Lingua Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lingua Learn at every 3 weeks against Learn German +'s every 2 months. Learn German +'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Learn German + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lingua Learn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German + ships an update every 2 months, Lingua Learn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn German + versus Lingua Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German +Lingua Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (248 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings248 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Omer Rahmanovic

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
1 purchases

Lingua Learn

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly, $2.99$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Learn German + free?
Learn German + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingua Learn free?
Lingua Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn German + or Lingua Learn have ads?
Neither Learn German + nor Lingua Learn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German + or Lingua Learn?
Learn German + ships an update every 2 months, and Lingua Learn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn German + was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lingua Learn on September 15, 2026.

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