Verben vs Polyglot Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Verben
Master German verb conjugations with focused drills. Select specific verbs and tenses for rapid practice, turning memorization into automatic recall. Ideal for serious students seeking fluency and confidence.
- Select specific verbs and tenses
- Rapid drilling for automatic recall
- Database of over 500 verbs
- Supports sixteen tenses
- Offline functionality
- Customizable practice sessions
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Learn those conjugations! 1. Select the verbs you want to drill yourself on. 2. Select the tenses you want for the drills 3. Tap the screen once, see a drill. Tap it again to see the answer. 4. Repeat until you know the verbs and tenses you've selected. Selected verbs and tenses persist until you change them - One-time purchase - no in-App purchases required for the full verbi app - All future updates included at no cost. Verben is designed for serious students of German who want to master verb conjugations fast and focused conjugation drills. Drills at a pace you set teach you conjugatilns for specific words, and the patterns of tense conjugations that you can apply to other verbs. Complete and self-contained: all tense conjugations for over 500 verbs, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no Internet connection required. Unlike most language apps that teach, entertain, or quiz, Verben helps make German tense conjugation automatic through focused, repetitive practice. Educational research has long demonstrated that actively recalling information strengthens long-term memory more effectively than simply rereading it. Narrow the drills to specific verbs and the tense you want to focus on. This means you work on what you need to learn now. Rapid drilling means you learn tense conjugations for the verbs you choose and more importantly, the patterns of a tense conjugation so you can apply it to other verbs of the same type. For more than fifteen years, Verben has helped thousands of students master German verb forms through systematic practice. Built on a database of more than 500 verbs, it lets you concentrate on exactly the verb forms you're studying today. Whether you're preparing for tomorrow's quiz or working toward fluency, Verben helps turn memorized conjugations into automatic recall. Using Verben is simple. Tap once to display a randomly selected drill based on your current filters. Think of the correct conjugation, then tap again to reveal the answer. Customize every practice session by selecting: • individual verbs, included verb lists or your own custom verb lists • regular and/or irregular • any of the sixteen tenses or combinations of them • any combination of person and number Verben is ideal for AP German students, university courses, home-schoolers, and independent learners who want confidence and speed in German verb conjugation. Verben has been continuously refined and updated for more than fifteen years. Verben isn't a game. You won't find animated characters, music, badges, or streaks. Instead, you'll find a carefully designed practice tool that helps serious students master German verbs through repetition and rapid recall. Stop studying verb conjugations. Start recalling them automatically.
Polyglot Arcade
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Retro Arcade Fun: Experience the nostalgic charm of classic arcade games while learning new languages. 7 Languages: Select from English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Swedish, and Russian. 1600+ Useful Words: Learn from a rich vocabulary set with over 1600 of the most useful words/categories for each language. Reading & Listening: Enhance your language skills with both visual and auditory learning modes. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-navigate design ensures a seamless and enjoyable learning experience. Educational & Engaging: Perfect for all ages, combining fun gameplay with effective language education. No Ads or Subscriptions: Enjoy uninterrupted learning with no ads or hidden subscriptions within the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Verben at every 6 weeks against Polyglot Arcade's every 10 months. Polyglot Arcade's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Verben costs $2.99 and Polyglot Arcade $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Verben ships an update every 6 weeks, Polyglot Arcade every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verben | Polyglot Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VerbTrainers | Sebastian Marquez von Hage |
In-app purchases
Verben
No in-app purchases
Polyglot Arcade
No in-app purchases
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