German Translator Dictionary + vs German Dictionary for Learners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
German Translator Dictionary +
Translate text, voice, and photos between German and English offline. Features a comprehensive dictionary, verb conjugator, phrasebook, and vocabulary quizzes to aid language learning and travel.
- Offline Translator (AI & Human Intelligence)
- Photo Translator
- Voice Translator
- Text Translator
- German English Dictionary (648k+ entries)
- Verb Conjugator (German & English)
- Phrasebook
- Vocabulary Quizzes & Flashcards
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The #1 German English Translator & Dictionary for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch ◇ Offline Translator & Dictionary ◇ 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 app includes more reliable features than any of the others I’ve tried. The customer service people are great.” “My students are ditching their books for iPads so I looked at apps and websites with quality material. This is the app I recommend.” “I use this everyday to help me with my work. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a translator better than google translate.” “Great for Travel. Very helpful to find words and phrases without an internet connection.” “I've tried several apps and this is the best one I found so far. After trying the free version, I purchased the Plus upgrade.” German Translator 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 ratings of any app in its category. FEATURES • Offline Phrase Translator using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented by the Human Intelligence (HI) of our linguists, to deliver the best translations of any app. • Photo Translator. Take a picture and translate any text in the image. • Voice Translator. Say a phrase in one language and translate it to another. • Text Translator. Type or copy text and generate accurate translations. • 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 911,250 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 “My go to app for everything German and English! “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 in German.” At Vidalingua, we consider every user a partner to help us make the best app in the world for learning a language. Download German Translator & Dictionary + for free and start learning today! Privacy https://vidalingua.com/privacy Terms of Service http://vidalingua.com/terms-of-service Marc Bolh Founder Vidalingua
German Dictionary for Learners
An all-in-one German learning tool featuring a dictionary, grammar explanations, translator, and AI-powered chat for practice. Learn vocabulary and grammar with examples, inflection tables, and pronunciation guides.
- German dictionary with 160,000+ words
- Grammar explanations and inflection tables
- AI chat for guided practice
- Instant translations in 34 languages
- Flashcard vocabulary games
- Pronunciation with speech output
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All-in-one German learning: dictionary, translator, AI chat, real examples and games. Discover words, master grammar, understand real usage, and build lasting vocabulary. ■■ Dictionary ■■ ▸ Explore 160,000+ German words with powerful search and filters ▸ View detailed entries: meanings, grammar, inflections, usage & examples ▸ Full conjugation & declension tables (verbs, nouns, adjectives) ▸ Synonyms & antonyms (thesaurus) ▸ Pronunciation with audio (text-to-speech) ▸ Grammar insights: cases, tenses, moods, prepositions, reflexive forms ▸ Color-highlighted gender (der, die, das) ▸ CEFR levels A1–C2+ for words ■■ Examples ■■ ▸ Search in 250,000+ real-life sentences ▸ Understand context with translations and usage ▸ Jump directly into word details ▸ CEFR levels A1 - C2+ for sentences ■■ Translator ■■ ▸ Translate words, phrases, or full texts (34 languages ↔ German) ▸ Secondary translation language for multilingual learning ▸ Speech-to-text input for fast translation ▸ Detailed insights beyond translation (grammar, usage, context) ■■ Games ■■ ▸ Train vocabulary with spaced repetition (Leitner system) ▸ Practice by collections, filters, or randomly ▸ Track progress and reinforce weak words ■■ Collections ■■ ▸ Save and organize vocabulary ▸ Build custom lists and favorites ▸ Filter by level, grammar, and usage ▸ Import & export vocabulary lists ▸ Use collections directly in games ■■ AI Chat ■■ ▸ Your personal German learning assistant ▸ Ask about words, grammar, or usage ▸ Practice conversations with guided prompts ▸ Tap words to instantly explore meanings ■■ Seamless Learning Flow ■■ ▸ Move instantly between dictionary, examples, translator, chat & games ▸ Tap any word to explore it across all sections ▸ Share content between tools effortlessly ▸ Speech input across search, chat, and translator ▸ Fast switching between languages ■■ Smart Tools ■■ ▸ Fast search with history & smart suggestions ▸ Recent terms and saved activity ▸ Flexible word layout with live preview ▸ Advanced filters for precise results ▸ Built-in help, tutorials & AI guidance ■■ Language Support ■■ ▸ 12 interface and 34 translation languages including English, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, Italian, Romanian, Dutch, Japanese, Greek, Czech, Slovak, Hebrew, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Norwegian, Catalan, Belarusian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Basque, Urdu, Slovenian, Macedonian, and more ■■ In-App Purchases ■■ ▸ PRO — full access • no ads • unlimited usage ▸ OFFLINE — full access • no ads • offline dictionary ■■ Learn German Smarter ■■ Learn German with an all-in-one app for vocabulary, grammar, and real communication. Use dictionary, translator, flashcards, AI chat, and vocabulary training to learn faster and understand real usage. Look up German words with meanings, translations, examples, pronunciation, and full verb conjugation. Learn articles (der, die, das), cases, tenses, and sentence structure with clear grammar explanations. Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with real example sentences, voice input, pronunciation, and interactive AI chat. Build vocabulary with spaced repetition (Leitner system), smart filters, and personalized collections. Perfect for beginners and advanced learners (A1–C2). Prepare for Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, and DSH exams or use it for school, university, and daily communication. Use it as a dictionary, translator app, flashcard app, and grammar trainer. Learn German anytime, online or offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: German Dictionary for Learners at every 2 weeks against German Translator Dictionary +'s every 3 months. German Translator Dictionary +'s advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. German Translator Dictionary + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and German Dictionary for Learners sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for German Translator Dictionary + against 4.9 for German Dictionary for Learners. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 255 and 712 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of German Translator Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 73% of German Dictionary for Learners's.
German Translator Dictionary + ships an update every 3 months, German Dictionary for Learners every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | German Translator Dictionary + | German Dictionary for Learners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (255 ratings) | 4.9 (712 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 255 | 712 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ascendo Inc. | Andreas Goebel |
Customer experience
German Translator Dictionary +
German Dictionary for Learners
User reviews
German Translator Dictionary +
From 255 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning German
- 🚀 Quick and efficient translations
- 👍 Useful for travel and conversations
- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with good coverage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or technical issues
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited vocabulary compared to physical dictionaries
- 🔍 Missing some common words and phrases
German Dictionary for Learners
From 712 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best dictionary app
- 👍 Excellent example sentences
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Great dictionary
- 👍 Superb app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Great app with errors & words missing
- 🐛 Rendering issue with web markup
- 🐛 Bug preventing sign-in and missing translations in flashcards
- 🐛 Clunky UI on iPad
- 🐛 Some words not showing examples after update
Bugs and requests
German Translator Dictionary +
Reported bugs
2 issues- Audio playback not working for some users
- Screen layout issues on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More example sentences and usage guidance
- Offline mode for all features
- Improved verb conjugation and grammar tools
- Ability to save custom word lists and phrases
German Dictionary for Learners
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add phonetic pronunciation
- Add word roots
- Revert dark mode icons to normal
- Improve word search with typo tolerance and dropdown suggestions
In-app purchases
German Translator Dictionary +
- German Translator Premium 1-month$4.991 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Extended Phrase Book$2.99
- Extended Verb Conjugator$2.99
- Extended Dictionary$4.99
German Dictionary for Learners
- Dictionary Pro$8.99
- Dictionary Offline$8.99
- Dictionary Pro Offline$19.99
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