Comparison

German Dictionary + © vs DB Navigator

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

Head to head
About

German Dictionary + ©

This comprehensive offline German-English dictionary app offers extensive translation capabilities, including verbs and phrases. It features vocabulary quizzes, flashcards, and pronunciation guides, making it ideal for learners and travelers.

Highlights
  • Offline German-English dictionary
  • Verb conjugator
  • Phrasebook with categories
  • Vocabulary quizzes
  • Flashcards
  • Offline pronunciation
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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The #1 German English Dictionary for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch ◇ Offline Dictionary Compiled by Professional Linguists ◇ Verb Conjugator ◇ Phrasebook ◇ Vocabulary Quizzes ◇ Flashcards ◇ Loved by Millions "Apps from Vidalingua are hugely popular... they're free and they work offline, handy when you're actually abroad." New York Times Selected by Apple as "What's Hot" in over 40 countries. “This app packs an undeniable allure for travelers.” - iPhone App Review USER REVIEWS “This online dictionary is so comprehensive that it often contains words or idioms that I cannot find in my paperback dictionary. I am a retired language professor.” “This app includes more reliable features than any of the others I’ve tried. The customer service people are great, very helpful.” “My students are ditching their books for iPads so I looked at apps and websites with quality material. This is the app I recommend.” “This app helped me through my class for school. It’s great and has pronunciation, spelling, example sentences with words, etc. 10/10.” “Great for Travel. Very helpful to find words and phrases without an internet connection.” German Dictionary + by VidaLingua transforms your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into an advanced language assistant, always ready to help. It includes features you won’t find in any other app and it’s trusted by millions of users who have given it the highest rating average of any app in its category. FEATURES • German English Dictionary with over 648,000 offline entries. Includes numerous translations, usage examples, part-of-speech, images, and gender for German nouns. Compiled and updated by professional linguists. • Best verb conjugator of any app including 4,044 German verbs, 4,318 English verbs. Over 911,200 verb forms in all! • Phrasebook with 20 categories such as Conversation, Asking Directions and Making Friends. • Multiple-choice vocabulary quizzes. • Flashcards. Create study lists based on dictionary favorites. • Offline pronunciation in German & English. Settings for speed and accent (Germany, US, UK, Australia, South Africa, Ireland). • iPad Split Screen support so you can drag & drop words from other apps into German Translator & Dictionary + to translate them. • Apple Watch support with voice lookups so you can say a word and find translations quickly. • Advanced voice recognition to enter words and phrases hands-free. Useful for practicing pronunciation. • Helpful dictionary features such as single index search, reverse lookup and sharing entries with friends. • Integrated access to Wikipedia, Wiktionary and other online sources for dictionary words. • Dictionary word attachments for notes, images and audio clips. • My Phrases section of phrasebook to add your own translations. • Vidalingua Pro includes more dictionary examples, more verb forms, a bigger phrasebook and no ads. By upgrading, you’ll be supporting our team of linguists, developers and customer success partners who greatly appreciate your support! USER REVIEWS “This is a really excellent dictionary. Easy to use, great conjugation tables and some great added features like voice input and word pronunciation.” “This has been an extremely useful app as I prepare for a language exam and review verb conjugations.” “I love this app so much! It is a complete package for finding almost anything starting from words to phrases.” At Vidalingua, we consider every user a partner to help us make the best app in the world for learning German. Download German Dictionary + for free and start learning today! Marc Bolh Founder Vidalingua

About

DB Navigator

Plan and manage your journeys across Germany with this comprehensive travel app. Book tickets, find the best prices, and receive real-time travel updates for all public transport, including trains, subways, trams, and buses. It offers convenient features like seat reservations and coach information to ensure a smooth travel experience.

Highlights
  • Ticket booking
  • Deutschland-Ticket integration
  • Best price search
  • Travel notifications
  • Journey information
  • Komfort Check-in
  • Demand indicator
Features
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DB Navigator – your smart travel companion for Germany and beyond. With DB Navigator, you can plan your route, find the right connections and book tickets for local and long-distance travel directly in the app. Whether you're using the Deutschland-Ticket, commuting by bus and train, or travelling on ICE, IC and regional services, real-time travel information, up-to-date timetables and bookable e-scooters and bikes help you stay flexible wherever you go. YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • Subscribe to and manage your Deutschland-Ticket • Book tickets for local and long-distance travel • Real-time timetables, journey planning and route planning • Journey Companion with automatic travel updates • Real-time travel information, platform details and coach sequence information • Komfort Check-in for more relaxed long-distance journeys • Demand indicator for many trains • Rent e-scooters and bikes directly in the app • Send travel information to your smartwatch DEUTSCHLAND-TICKET & PUBLIC TRANSPORT Travel conveniently across Germany with the Deutschland-Ticket on local public transport. Subscribe to your Deutschland-Ticket directly in DB Navigator and find connections for buses, trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional services. Our filters help you quickly identify which connections are valid with the Deutschland-Ticket. BOOK TICKETS AT THE BEST PRICE Book your tickets and use mobile tickets for local and long-distance travel in just a few steps. Whether you're travelling by regional train, ICE or IC, the Best Price Finder helps you discover great-value fares and compare suitable connections with ease. Travel across Germany from as little as €6.99. REAL-TIME TIMETABLES, TRAVEL UPDATES & ROUTE PLANNING Use DB Navigator as your timetable and route planner for Germany and beyond. Access up-to-date timetable information, find the right connection and stay informed with real-time departure, arrival and interchange information. We'll keep you updated every step of the way. TRAVEL COMPANION FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL Keep track of your journey at all times with your digital travel companion. Save connections and automatically receive important updates about your route. If there are any changes, you'll be notified immediately so you can stay up to date throughout your journey. MAKE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIN TRAVEL EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE Take advantage of special features designed for long-distance rail travel. With Komfort Check-in, you can check yourself in conveniently. Journey details also include the latest coach sequence information, allowing you to see exactly where your coach will stop on the platform. The demand indicator helps you find a more comfortable seat. BUS, TRAIN, E-SCOOTER & BIKE Combine different modes of transport in a single journey. Alongside bus and train services, you can book a suitable e-scooter or bike seamlessly in the app and cover the first or last mile with ease. The integrated map also helps you find your way around and displays walking routes to nearby stops and stations. TRAVEL INFORMATION ON YOUR SMARTWATCH Keep an eye on your connection wherever you are. Send important travel information directly to your smartwatch and access real-time updates about your journey right from your wrist. DB NAVIGATOR – YOUR SMART TRAVEL COMPANION No matter where you're travelling to, DB Navigator keeps timetables, tickets, travel information, buses, trains, e-scooters and bikes right at your fingertips. For stress-free travel by rail and public transport throughout Germany and beyond. Download now for free from the App Store! For more information about DB Navigator features, visit bahn.de/en Enjoying the app? We'd love to hear your feedback in the App Store.

Screenshots

German Dictionary + ©4 screens
DB Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

German Dictionary + © and DB Navigator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of German Dictionary + ©'s written reviews are positive against 31% of DB Navigator's. DB Navigator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model 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. German Dictionary + © sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DB Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for German Dictionary + © against 4.6 for DB Navigator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DB Navigator has 17K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of German Dictionary + ©'s written reviews are positive against 31% of DB Navigator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Dictionary + © ships an update every 3 months, DB Navigator fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
German Dictionary + © versus DB Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Dictionary + ©DB Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better4.6 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better30.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3517K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Deutsche Bahn

Customer experience

German Dictionary + ©

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.0%

DB Navigator

All ratings16,248 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews858 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative59.6%

Bugs and requests

German Dictionary + ©

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Verb conjugation tables not always accurate
  • Pronunciation audio not working for some users
  • App crashing when trying to record audio

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add plural forms of nouns
  • Improve search and organization of definitions
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Expand dictionary coverage and include more words
  • Allow users to delete search history

DB Navigator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

German Dictionary + ©

One-time1
  • Vidalingua Plus$19.99
None

DB Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is German Dictionary + © free?
German Dictionary + © is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DB Navigator free?
DB Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, German Dictionary + © or DB Navigator?
German Dictionary + © is rated higher. German Dictionary + © averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while DB Navigator averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do German Dictionary + © or DB Navigator have ads?
German Dictionary + © shows ads; DB Navigator does not.
Which is updated more often, German Dictionary + © or DB Navigator?
German Dictionary + © ships an update every 3 months, and DB Navigator fortnightly. Most recently, German Dictionary + © was updated on November 6, 2026 and DB Navigator on November 6, 2026.

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