Comparison

German Learner's Dictionary vs DWDS

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • German-German entries
  • Extensive vocabulary and example sentences
  • Offline functionality
  • Read-aloud pronunciation
  • Full text search
  • Favorites and search history
Currently charting
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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.

About

DWDS

Access a comprehensive dictionary of modern German with definitions, usage examples, grammar, and etymology. This app provides offline access to extensive lexical information for writers, learners, and language enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary access
  • Definitions and usage examples
  • Grammar and etymology
  • Synonyms and word collocations
  • Covers 260,000 words and phrases
  • Free and ad-free
Features
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Für Schreibende, Lernende, Lehrende und Sprachinteressierte: Das Digitale Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache (DWDS) ist das große Bedeutungswörterbuch des Deutschen der Gegenwart. Es bietet umfassende und wissenschaftlich verlässliche lexikalische Informationen, kostenlos und werbefrei. Mit der App können Sie jederzeit offline Definitionen, Verwendungsbeispiele, Angaben zu Schreibung, Grammatik und Etymologie sowie Synonyme und typische Wortverbindungen zu rund 260.000 Stichwörtern und Wendungen nachschlagen – von A wie „a cappella“ bis Z wie „zürnen“. Diese App ist die Offline-Version des Portals www.dwds.de, auf dem Sie zusätzlich auf Wortstatistiken, Bild- und Audiomaterial, Glossare und redaktionelle Beiträge zugreifen sowie in umfassenden Textkorpora und weiteren Wörterbüchern recherchieren können.

Screenshots

German Learner's Dictionary4 screens
DWDS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DWDS at Free against German Learner's Dictionary's $22.99. DWDS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). German Learner's Dictionary's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, 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

DWDS 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DWDS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of German Learner's Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 92% of DWDS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

German Learner's Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, DWDS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
German Learner's Dictionary versus DWDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Learner's DictionaryDWDS
Price$22.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (21 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB333 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLangenscheidt-Verlag Gesellschaft m.b.H.Berlin-Brandenburg Academy

Customer experience

German Learner's Dictionary

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative13.0%

DWDS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

German Learner's Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

DWDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is German Learner's Dictionary free?
German Learner's Dictionary costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DWDS free?
DWDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, German Learner's Dictionary or DWDS?
DWDS is rated higher. German Learner's Dictionary averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while DWDS averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do German Learner's Dictionary or DWDS have ads?
Neither German Learner's Dictionary nor DWDS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, German Learner's Dictionary or DWDS?
German Learner's Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and DWDS monthly. Most recently, German Learner's Dictionary was updated on October 14, 2026 and DWDS on October 15, 2026.

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