Comparison

Learn German (Beginners) vs Playli

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

Head to head
About

Learn German (Beginners)

Learn German from scratch with a comprehensive, offline course. Build vocabulary, practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio. Study at your own pace with interactive exercises and review modes.

Highlights
  • Offline German course
  • Learn alphabet and build vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, and listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user rankings
Features
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Want to learn German in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study German in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn German quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline German course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning German in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Playli

Features
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Learn Spanish and 30+ other languages the natural way: just press play & listen. Requires subscription. Playli makes language learning effortless — always with you, wherever life takes you. Keep living while learning. Listen while walking, cooking, cleaning, running, or before sleep — even surfing or skateboarding. Playli helps you pick up useful phrases and keep making progress. Inspired by millions of learners who already practice listening every day, Playli is designed to make listening your easiest way into a new language. Pick the language you want to learn and the one you speak — more than 30 choices for both. Start with Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Chinese – and many other popular languages around the world. Or let Playli help you discover languages you’ve never heard before. Press play & listen. No constant tapping, no screen required. With Playli, you choose the topics you want to hear – the ones you fall asleep with, and the ones you want to wake up to. Your phone can stay in your pocket while learning fits into your life. And if you want to read along, use your phone — or go hands-free with the Apple Watch app, every sentence right there on your wrist. For languages that don’t use the Latin alphabet, Playli also shows you the pronunciation. Learn Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Thai, Hebrew, Ukrainian, and more with ease — even if the script is new to you. Make listening your own: change speed, volume, language order, and pauses. Whether you want to speak along or just listen, Playli adapts to your style and your goals. Why Playli? - Learn by listening — simple and natural. - From first words to everyday phrases. - Thousands of real spoken sentences — the way people really talk. - Crystal-clear, natural voices. - Learn several languages at once. - Apple Watch App — read along on your wrist. - Pronunciation shown for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Thai, Hebrew, Ukrainian. Playli is created by language experts and inspired by the daily lives of real learners. Listening and speaking practice feels easy, and the words stick. With thousands of phrases across English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, and more, Playli opens the door to 30+ languages — anytime, anywhere. Privacy Policy https://www.playli.com/privacy Terms of Use https://www.playli.com/terms

Screenshots

Learn German (Beginners)4 screens
Playli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Playli at none against Learn German (Beginners)'s shown. Playli also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Learn German (Beginners)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, 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 (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Playli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German (Beginners) ships an update monthly, Playli every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn German (Beginners) versus Playli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German (Beginners)Playli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB87 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Useful Listening

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn German (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

Playli

Subscriptions3
  • Playli monthly$9.991 Month
  • Playli Three months$16.993 Months
  • Playli annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn German (Beginners) free?
Learn German (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playli free?
Playli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn German (Beginners) or Playli have ads?
Learn German (Beginners) shows ads; Playli does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn German (Beginners) or Playli?
Learn German (Beginners) ships an update monthly, and Playli every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn German (Beginners) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Playli on October 28, 2026.

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