Comparison

Learn German (Beginners) vs Alphabet Dojo

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

Alphabet Dojo

Features
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Alphabet Dojo helps you master letters and readings across twelve writing systems - in short, focused sessions. TWELVE SCRIPTS IN ONE APP • Cyrillic • Hiragana & Katakana • Korean (Hangul jamo) • Arabic • Greek • Hebrew • Hindi (Devanagari) • Thai • Georgian (Mkhedruli) • Bengali • International Morse code TWO LEARNING MODES • Quiz - pick the matching glyph or reading from four choices. Earn XP, build hot streaks, and level up per alphabet. • Puzzle - spell words by placing letter tiles (unlocks as you progress in each script). PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE • Alphabet grid colored by how often you answer each letter correctly • Per-letter stats, timelines, and mastery tiers • Levels and XP tracked separately for every script you study LISTEN & EXPLORE • Hear pronunciations with your device’s text-to-speech • Adjust speech speed and letter voice mode in Settings • Open rich letter notes: reading cues, IPA-style hints, and example words where available PRIVACY FIRST • No sign-in required • Learning data stays on your phone (local storage) • Export or import your progress as JSON from Settings • Clear all progress anytime Switch scripts anytime from the Switch tab - your earlier alphabets keep their own XP and stats. Steady practice wins. Welcome to the dojo.

Screenshots

Learn German (Beginners)4 screens
Alphabet Dojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alphabet Dojo at none against Learn German (Beginners)'s 9. Alphabet Dojo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alphabet Dojo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn German (Beginners) versus Alphabet Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German (Beginners)Alphabet Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB39 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Adrian Paul

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
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  • 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
None

Alphabet Dojo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn German (Beginners) free?
Learn German (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alphabet Dojo free?
Alphabet Dojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn German (Beginners) or Alphabet Dojo have ads?
Learn German (Beginners) shows ads; Alphabet Dojo does not.

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