German Learner's Dictionary vs Duden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
German Learner's Dictionary
This comprehensive German-German dictionary is designed for learners of German as a second language. It offers extensive vocabulary, example sentences, and grammar hints, with offline functionality and pronunciation guides.
- German-German entries
- Extensive vocabulary and example sentences
- Offline functionality
- Read-aloud pronunciation
- Full text search
- Favorites and search history
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Learn German as a second language with Langenscheidt’s comprehensive German – German Dictionary. Comprehensive German vocabulary with 60,680 entries, 66,000 words and phrases and over 63,000 example sentences. Learn German with Langenscheidt, Germany’s No. 1* dictionary publisher. This app ist the digital equivalent of „Langenscheidt Großwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache“. THE GERMAN DICTIONARY FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE LEARNERS • German – German entries • Over 65,000 words and phrases • Over 63,000 example sentences and over 30,000 word combinations to actively expand your vocabulary • The latest German vocabulary from all walks of life • Straightforward definitions of German words • Comprehensive grammar und over 2,100 extra hints for correct usage • Specifically designed with learners of German as a second language in mind • Ideal language course companion USE GERMAN DICTIONARY OFFLINE No internet connection required. The German dictionary app also works in flight mode and abroad without roaming fees. HAVE GERMAN WORDS READ ALOUD TO YOU Read-aloud functionality demonstrates the correct pronunciation of German words. This way, you learn and use German words quickly in everyday situations. ---------- SEARCH AND FIND GERMAN WORDS • Full text search • NEW! Search for Anagrams • NEW! Search within entries to narrow search results and search longer entries more quickly • Placeholder search • Search for similar words in case of incorrect spelling COPY AND PASTE The simple copy-and-paste functionality allows you to copy German words and phrases from your browser or email to the clipboard. On opening the German dictionary app, the copied words are automatically translated. YOUR PERSONAL GERMAN VOCABULARY The favourites list allows for quick access of German words you search for frequently: Save important words to your favourites for quick and easy access. SEARCH HISTORY The search history displays the last 100 words you looked up: Access your last searches in the German dictionary by quick-access. ---------- * according to market research institute Media Control GmbH, Langenscheidt ranks #1 in foreign language dictionary sales in Germany.
Duden
Access a comprehensive dictionary with around 250,000 entries covering spelling, grammar, and word meanings. It provides usage examples and synonyms to aid writing and learning in professional, academic, and daily contexts. The app offers offline access for uninterrupted use.
- 250,000+ keywords
- Spelling, grammar, and meaning information
- Usage examples and synonyms
- Automatic search suggestions
- Personal watchlist
- Offline mode
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Die Duden-App enthält rund 250.000 Stichwörter mit fundierten Informationen zu Rechtschreibung, Grammatik und Wortbedeutung. Zahlreiche Verwendungsbeispiele und passende Synonyme unterstützen zuverlässig beim Schreiben und Lernen – in Beruf, Schule und Alltag. Vorteile der App: – automatische Suchvorschläge – klare Worterklärungen und hilfreiche Synonyme – persönliche Merkliste für häufig genutzte Wörter – Offline-Modus für Prüfungen in der Schule Die Nutzung der Duden-App ist kostenlos und ohne Registrierung möglich. Im Duden-Abo kann die App werbe- und trackingfrei genutzt werden.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: German Learner's Dictionary at 72% against Duden's 6%. German Learner's Dictionary also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Duden's advantage is price (Free vs $22.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, 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
Duden is free to download; German Learner's Dictionary costs $22.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
German Learner's Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of German Learner's Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 6% of Duden's.
German Learner's Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, Duden every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | German Learner's Dictionary | Duden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (21 ratings) — better | 3.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Langenscheidt-Verlag Gesellschaft m.b.H. | Cornelsen Verlag GmbH |
Customer experience
German Learner's Dictionary
Duden
In-app purchases
German Learner's Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Duden
No in-app purchases
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