Comparison

German Translator Dictionary + vs Pocket German Translator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline Translator (AI & Human Intelligence)
  • Photo Translator
  • Voice Translator
  • Text Translator
  • German English Dictionary (648k+ entries)
  • Verb Conjugator (German & English)
  • Phrasebook
  • Vocabulary Quizzes & Flashcards
Features
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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

About

Pocket German Translator

This app provides quick and accurate translations between English and German, functioning as both a translator and a dictionary. It features a user-friendly interface, the ability to save favorite translations, and voice output for translated text.

Highlights
  • English-German and German-English translation
  • Dictionary functionality
  • Save favorite translations
  • Read translations aloud
  • Voice recognition input
Features
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German English and English German Translator and Dictionary Simple and fast German English Translator on iTunes: Features: 1. Clean, simple and intuitive interface 2. Translates sentences and words 3. Add your translations to favorites 4. Reads loudly after translation 5. Voice recognition

Screenshots

German Translator Dictionary +4 screens
Pocket German Translator2 screens

Verdict

The call

German Translator Dictionary + and Pocket German Translator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of German Translator Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Pocket German Translator's. German Translator Dictionary + also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 50 months) and ratings volume (287 vs 5). Pocket German Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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 Translator Dictionary + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pocket German Translator 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 Translator Dictionary + against 4.8 for Pocket German Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: German Translator Dictionary + has 287 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of German Translator Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Pocket German Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Translator Dictionary + ships an update monthly, Pocket German Translator every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
German Translator Dictionary + versus Pocket German Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Translator Dictionary +Pocket German Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (287 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings287 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 50 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAscendo Inc.Ququplay LLC

Customer experience

German Translator Dictionary +

All ratings283 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%

Pocket German Translator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Pocket German Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

German Translator Dictionary +

Subscriptions2
  • German Translator Premium 1-month$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Extended Phrase Book$2.99
  • Extended Verb Conjugator$2.99
  • Extended Dictionary$4.99
None

Pocket German Translator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is German Translator Dictionary + free?
German Translator Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket German Translator free?
Pocket German Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, German Translator Dictionary + or Pocket German Translator?
Pocket German Translator is rated higher. German Translator Dictionary + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Pocket German Translator averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do German Translator Dictionary + or Pocket German Translator have ads?
German Translator Dictionary + shows ads; Pocket German Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, German Translator Dictionary + or Pocket German Translator?
German Translator Dictionary + ships an update monthly, and Pocket German Translator every 50 months. Most recently, German Translator Dictionary + was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pocket German Translator on September 15, 2026.

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