Comparison

Dictionary German SCHOOL vs TAD

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

Head to head
About

Dictionary German SCHOOL

This reference tool provides extensive German-English and English-German vocabulary for students. It offers offline functionality, learning games, pronunciation practice, and advanced search features to aid language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • German-English and English-German translations
  • Vocabulary learning games
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Full-text search
  • Direct look-up from other apps
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The reliable companion for school by PONS with 290,000 keywords, phrases and translations! Do you read and write German texts at school, or need to learn vocabulary for the next test? Do you often look up German words in the process? The PONS Dictionary German - English SCHOOL contains the vocabulary you really need in school which makes it the perfect reference tool for you. About the contents: • Current vocabulary containing more than 130,000 keywords and phrases and 160,000 translations • Contains the current vocabulary of all school textbooks, plus vocabulary needed for Shakespeare and Sixth Form • Many extras: tips on pronunciation, translation and culture, usage examples and lots of important information on grammar • Contains both language directions (German- English and English- German) What can the app do? • This application provides 100% offline functionality. • Optimised multitasking on the iPad: Slide Over lets you use a second app without ever leaving the first app. Use Split View to open and use two apps simultaneously, allowing you to, for example, look something up in the dictionary while reading your emails or writing messages. • 3D touch support: tap a keyword lightly on the iPhone and see a preview of the dictionary entry with Peek. Tap on the icon for the PONS dictionary library to open the menu with the main dictionary functions (Quick Actions) and navigate directly to the chosen function within the dictionary. • For the visually impaired and the blind! Activate the VoiceOver screen reader function to have the selected function keys and dictionary entry elements read out aloud. • Direct look-up: Simply select a text in Safari, tap the share button and choose a dictionary. All of the words in the text that can be looked-up are then displayed. • Lookups from other applications: Copy individual words or whole sentences to the Clipboard, switch back to the dictionary app and individually look up all the words. • Learn vocabulary: You can define words that you would like to learn as a vocabulary card. This allows vocabulary to be learned quickly and effectively. • Have fun learning basic vocabulary: five learning games are available – Memory, Word Combination, Word Snake, Alphabet Soup and Professional test – so that you can have fun while mastering the basic vocabulary. • Listen to numerous keywords spoken by native speakers and practise your pronunciation. • Use the full-text search to find examples. About PONS: PONS has been developing green materials for learning languages for life for over 40 years: from classic dictionaries and grammar aids to audio and software language courses right up to free online services. www.pons.com © shutterstock / Wlad74

About

TAD

Features
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Explore, translate, and learn – fully offline and accessible Experience the power of three languages in a modern, user-friendly dictionary. TAD (The Accessible Dictionary) provides definitions, parts of speech, and example sentences for English, French, and German – anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. Why TAD is your perfect companion: Trilingual coverage Look up meanings and translations across three languages – no app switching required. 100% offline All dictionary data is stored locally on your device. Search anytime – no Wi-Fi or mobile data needed. VoiceOver-optimized Built from the ground up with accessibility in mind: fully usable with VoiceOver for blind and visually impaired users. Smart, fast search Fuzzy search delivers real-time results, including exact matches, prefixes, and partial matches as you type. Detailed entries Access definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and parts of speech – all in one place. Clean interface A distraction-free design with dark mode support – easy on the eyes day or night. Powered by open data Content is based on Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0) and carefully prepared for offline use.

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Dictionary German SCHOOL4 screens
TAD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TAD at Free against Dictionary German SCHOOL's $14.99. Dictionary German SCHOOL's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

TAD is free to download; Dictionary German SCHOOL costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictionary German SCHOOL ships an update every 4 months, TAD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dictionary German SCHOOL versus TAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary German SCHOOLTAD
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB314 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPONS Langenscheidt GmbHAmicale du Personel de l'institut pour Deficients Visuels

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary German SCHOOL

No in-app purchases

None

TAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dictionary German SCHOOL free?
Dictionary German SCHOOL costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAD free?
TAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dictionary German SCHOOL or TAD have ads?
Neither Dictionary German SCHOOL nor TAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary German SCHOOL or TAD?
Dictionary German SCHOOL ships an update every 4 months, and TAD every 9 months. Most recently, Dictionary German SCHOOL was updated on October 19, 2026 and TAD on October 7, 2026.

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