Comparison

Ultralingua German vs Collins German

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

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About

Ultralingua German

This app provides a comprehensive German-English dictionary with over 295,000 translations and conjugates thousands of verbs. It includes usage notes, examples, and a number translator, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Extensive dictionary with 295,000+ translations
  • Verb conjugations for thousands of German and English verbs
  • Usage notes and examples
  • Number translator
  • Offline functionality
  • Smart search with typo correction
Features
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Over 295,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of German and English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required "For serious language students and translators who are looking for more precision." - The New York Times Featured by Apple as "What's Hot" Ultralingua makes apps for people who love languages. You can count on our German-English dictionary to provide all the content you need, along with extra features that help you get the most out of the dictionary. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into German or English text instantly. DICTIONARY: • Over 95,000 entries with 295,000 translations • Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature. • Noun genders • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of German and English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • Conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into German and English text with the number tool • Language swapper button to switch from German-English to English-German • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "Offers both a comprehensive German-English dictionary as well as verb conjugations. This app is worth every penny." -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside. Dictionaries are available from Ultralingua for many languages, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy

About

Collins German

This bilingual dictionary and verb conjugator offers over 110,000 translations between German and English. It includes verb conjugations for thousands of verbs, usage notes, and a number translator. The app works offline and supports multiple languages for its interface.

Highlights
  • 110,000+ translations
  • Verb conjugator
  • Usage notes and examples
  • Number translator
  • Offline functionality
  • Smart search
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
Features
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Over 110,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of German and English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required Carry a dependable German and English reference everywhere you go with the Collins Pro German-English Translation Dictionary. This app contains dictionary data from HarperCollins in our popular Ultralingua interface. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into German or English text instantly. DICTIONARY: • Over 85,000 entries with 110,000 translations • Text-to-speech support lets you listen to the pronunciation of words and phrases • Noun genders • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of German and English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • On iPhone/iPod touch, conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into German and English text with the number tool • Language swapper button to switch from German-English to English-German • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "An excellent practical dictionary for the student or traveler!" -User review "I would definitely recommend this for anyone who needs a German/English dictionary for school, travel, or work. This app compresses 1400 pages into something that I can fit in my pocket AND use without having to be connected to the Internet." -User review "Love it! - Was unsure about the price but I'm glad I bought it. It's like a full-sized dictionary, only better because of how efficient using it can be!" -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside. Dictionaries are available from Ultralingua for many languages, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy

Screenshots

Ultralingua German3 screens
Collins German3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultralingua German at $14.99 against Collins German's $17.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Ultralingua German costs $14.99 and Collins German $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ultralingua German against 4.6 for Collins German. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Ultralingua German's written reviews are positive against 56% of Collins German's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ultralingua German versus Collins German: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltralingua GermanCollins German
Price$14.99 — better$17.99
Rating4.6 (104 ratings)4.6 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings104174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltralingua, Inc.Ultralingua, Inc.

Customer experience

Ultralingua German

All ratings104 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative24.2%

Collins German

All ratings174 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative34.9%

User reviews

Ultralingua German

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary with 250,000+ entries
  • ✅ Includes noun gender (der, die, das) for German nouns
  • 🔄 Excellent verb conjugation tables with multiple tenses
  • 🌐 Works offline without internet connection
  • ⚡ Fast search functionality

Room to improve

  • 💸 High price point ($20-30) compared to free alternatives
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⚠️ App won't launch or open properly
  • 🔤 Missing pronunciation audio for German words
  • 📝 Incomplete vocabulary for some common words

Collins German

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Verb conjugations
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Useful examples and phrases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Missing some common words
  • 👎 Lack of pronunciation audio
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate between definitions and conjugations

Bugs and requests

Ultralingua German

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Search field text remains after searches
  • Cannot navigate back from verb conjugations
  • iPad landscape mode not functioning
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  • Keyboard blocks search input field on iPad
  • Slow performance on iPad after updates
  • Cannot paste text into search box
  • Conjugation feature malfunction
  • Missing or superfluous umlauts in entries
  • Incorrect search results for common words
  • Language indicator doesn't update properly
  • Slow startup time (20-30 seconds)
  • Text display issues with thin fonts
  • Rotation/orientation bugs

Requested features

16 requests
  • Pronunciation audio recordings for German words
  • Transitive/intransitive verb indicators
  • Bookmarking or word list saving functionality
  • Etymology information for words
  • Voice-to-text input capability
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  • Flashcard feature for vocabulary learning
  • Word of the day feature
  • Picture/image associations with words
  • More example sentences and usage contexts
  • Ability to show multiple tenses simultaneously
  • Retina display support
  • Search suggestions while typing
  • Better keyboard with umlaut and eszett support
  • History feature for dictionary searches (not just conjugations)
  • Copy/paste functionality improvements
  • Grammatical reference information

Collins German

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Keyboard issues on iPad
  • Inconsistent handling of plurals and genders

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pronunciation audio
  • Improve navigation between dictionary and verb conjugations
  • Include more comprehensive vocabulary
  • Allow creating custom vocabulary lists

In-app purchases

None

Ultralingua German

No in-app purchases

None

Collins German

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultralingua German free?
Ultralingua German costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collins German free?
Collins German costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ultralingua German or Collins German?
Ultralingua German and Collins German are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 104 and 174 ratings respectively.
Do Ultralingua German or Collins German have ads?
Neither Ultralingua German nor Collins German shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultralingua German or Collins German?
Ultralingua German ships an update every 5 months, and Collins German every 5 months. Most recently, Ultralingua German was updated on September 21, 2026 and Collins German on September 22, 2026.

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