Comparison

Learn German with Seedlang vs MySpeakMate

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

MySpeakMate

Practice German articles and engage in AI-powered spoken conversations. Receive feedback on grammar and pronunciation to improve your language skills. Track your progress with streaks and achievement badges.

Highlights
  • Article practice with grammar tips
  • AI-powered voice conversations
  • Topic and conversation style selection
  • Grammar and pronunciation feedback
  • Progress tracking with streaks and badges
  • Structured learning for German
Features
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MySpeakMate is a German language practice app focused on articles and spoken conversations. The Article Practice feature allows users to select a topic, view an image, and choose the correct German article (der, die, das). When an incorrect answer is selected, the app provides explanatory tips to support learning. Progress is tracked using streaks and achievement badges. The Conversation Practice feature allows users to choose a topic and a conversation style, such as a teacher or a friend. Users then engage in voice-based conversations with an AI system. After each session, the app provides feedback on grammar usage and pronunciation. Progress, streaks, and badges are tracked for this feature as well. MySpeakMate is designed for structured practice and consistent improvement in German language skills. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn German with Seedlang4 screens
MySpeakMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn German with Seedlang at 4.9 against MySpeakMate's 2.0. Learn German with Seedlang also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 MySpeakMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn German with Seedlang holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German with Seedlang has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German with Seedlang ships an update every 2 weeks, MySpeakMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn German with Seedlang versus MySpeakMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German with SeedlangMySpeakMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeedlang, IncGfW Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung mbH

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

MySpeakMate

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
2 purchases

MySpeakMate

Subscriptions1
  • Speaker Plan$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 AI Credits$8.99

Questions

Is Learn German with Seedlang free?
Learn German with Seedlang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySpeakMate free?
MySpeakMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn German with Seedlang or MySpeakMate?
Learn German with Seedlang is rated higher. Learn German with Seedlang averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while MySpeakMate averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn German with Seedlang or MySpeakMate have ads?
Neither Learn German with Seedlang nor MySpeakMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German with Seedlang or MySpeakMate?
Learn German with Seedlang ships an update every 2 weeks, and MySpeakMate every 2 months. Most recently, Learn German with Seedlang was updated on October 29, 2026 and MySpeakMate on October 28, 2026.

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