Comparison

Learn German with Seedlang vs Lingoda

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

Head to head
About

Learn German with Seedlang

Improve your German speaking and listening with interactive video stories and unique flashcards. Practice pronunciation by comparing your speech to native speakers and access grammar explanations when you make mistakes. Customize your learning with a vocabulary trainer and test your skills in a trivia game.

Highlights
  • Interactive video stories
  • Video and speaking flashcards
  • Pronunciation practice with native speakers
  • Embedded grammar explanations
  • Customizable vocabulary trainer
  • German comprehension trivia game
Features
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Seedlang's focus is on improving your German speaking and listening skills. We do this by building interactive experiences using videos of native speakers. We‘ve built this app in a partnership with the Easy German Youtube channel and have a strong focus on teaching German with real people and authentic language. Why Seedlang? Simply put, we combine real humor and fun with a deep understanding of the German language. We craft experiences that are unlike others you have experienced before. === Interactive stories We use video to tell stories that are fun, surprising, and memorable. This will help to give context to what you are learning and make building new memories feel effortless. === A new type of flashcards You've never seen flashcards like these before. They combine video, speaking practice, and embedded grammar to create a fun and effective learning experience. === Active learning through speaking Recording audio of your speech and comparing it with that of native speakers allows you to improve your pronunciation. As you practice these improvements, your muscle memory for the language strengthens and speaking becomes effortless. === Grammar at your fingertips We are most receptive to learning grammar after we've made a mistake. So, if you make a mistake with a word, simply click it to display detailed grammar information. It's like having a grammar book always ready to tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it. === Customize your learning Use our vocab trainer to build flashcard decks tailored to specific vocabulary that you want to learn. Each card is pulled from one of our stories and has all of the fun context that will make this vocabulary easy to remember. === Trivia game Test your German comprehension by competing against other German students in an interactive trivia game.

About

Lingoda

Enhance your language learning journey with a companion app that helps you build a habit and track classes and progress. Practice on the go with smart learning tools, review material, and prepare for live classes with expert resources.

Highlights
  • Track classes and progress
  • Smart learning tools (Lingobites, Vocabulary Trainer)
  • Set and achieve self-learning goals
  • Review learned material
  • Prepare for live classes
  • Practice on the go
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Lingoda is a language learning platform that offers live online classes led by real teachers. Learn German, English, French, Spanish, or Business English with flexible scheduling, expert guidance, and a focus on real communication. Gain new language skills to succeed. Join Lingoda for: • Live online classes available 24/7 • Small group or private lessons • Native-level teachers with real-world experience • Structured courses from beginner to advanced Learning for work, relocation, or personal growth? Lingoda helps you build the confidence for real situations. Choose how many classes you take each week, book lessons when it fits your routine, and learn from anywhere with Lingoda. Trusted by learners worldwide! Over 300k students have achieved their goals with Lingoda. Download Lingoda and start learning for free with certified teachers.

Screenshots

Learn German with Seedlang4 screens
Lingoda4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn German with Seedlang and Lingoda both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Learn German with Seedlang's written reviews are positive against 70% of Lingoda's. Learn German with Seedlang also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 187). Lingoda's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 with Seedlang sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Lingoda sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Learn German with Seedlang against 4.8 for Lingoda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German with Seedlang has 1.7K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Learn German with Seedlang's written reviews are positive against 70% of Lingoda's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German with Seedlang ships an update every 2 weeks, Lingoda every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn German with Seedlang versus Lingoda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German with SeedlangLingoda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better4.8 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better187
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeedlang, IncLingoda GmbH

Customer experience

Learn German with Seedlang

All ratings1,731 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%

Lingoda

All ratings179 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

Learn German with Seedlang

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Logging out and unable to log back in
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices
  • Microphone issues when using certain headphones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed grammar explanations
  • Improved sentence translation exercises
  • Ability to create custom vocabulary lists
  • Expanded language options beyond German

Lingoda

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn German with Seedlang

Subscriptions3
  • Seedlang Pro Membership$8.991 Month
  • Pro Membership - 3-Months$19.993 Months
  • Seedlang Pro Membership$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Lingoda

Subscriptions4
  • 5 Group Classes$99.991 Month
  • 5 Group Classes - Free Trial7 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • 12 Group Classes - Free Trial7 Days trial$279.991 Month
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  • 12 Group Classes$279.991 Month

Questions

Is Learn German with Seedlang free?
Learn German with Seedlang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingoda free?
Lingoda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn German with Seedlang or Lingoda?
Learn German with Seedlang is rated higher. Learn German with Seedlang averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Lingoda averages 4.8 from 187 ratings.
Do Learn German with Seedlang or Lingoda have ads?
Neither Learn German with Seedlang nor Lingoda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German with Seedlang or Lingoda?
Learn German with Seedlang ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lingoda every 3 days. Most recently, Learn German with Seedlang was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lingoda on October 25, 2026.

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