# German by Nemo vs Learn German

The clearest difference is monetization model: German by Nemo at free with in-app purchases against Learn German's subscription. German by Nemo also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 1.1K). Learn German's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. German by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn German sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for German by Nemo against 4.8 for Learn German. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: German by Nemo has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of German by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 89% of Learn German's.

German by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, Learn German every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | German by Nemo | Learn German |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-by-nemo/id487067909/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-language-course/id883116399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) | [ATi Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/875349954) |

## What reviewers say

### German by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-by-nemo/id487067909)

Learn German through bite-sized, personalized practice sessions. Master pronunciation with speech analysis and build a strong vocabulary for everyday conversations. Access all content offline for flexible learning anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio, Speech analysis for accent mastery, Offline access to all content, Personalized progress tracking, Customizable word practice, Review mode for memory retention, Focus on high-frequency words

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo German Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective for learning basics
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners
- 💡 Customizable learning pace
- 🎉 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of gender/plural audio for nouns
- 🔒 Limited content without paid version
- 🧠 Insufficient for advanced learners
- 🤔 Inconsistencies with other learning apps

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to learn new words daily even when unable to use the app
- Audio cuts off when using Bluetooth devices

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Include gender and plural audio for nouns
- Improve speech recognition and feedback
- Offer more sentence-based learning


### Learn German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-language-course/id883116399)

Master German with daily 5-minute lessons focused on core vocabulary and conversational phrases. This app uses speech recognition for pronunciation practice and offers grammar insights for effective language acquisition.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-minute practice, Core German words and phrases, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Verb conjugations, Leaderboard for competition, Conversational German focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month v2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All WQ v2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All Gift | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months | $47.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months All v2 | $47.99 | per year |
| Learn to describe your family and make introductions in German | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium German Course | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium all Languages Promo | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps learn fast
- 💡 Gamification of language learning
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Variety of learning activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and errors in translations
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Limited free content, requires paid subscription
- 👎 Repetitive, not challenging enough for advanced learners

**Reported bugs**

- Pronunciation not always matching text
- Inability to use own responses in chatbot
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More grammar explanations
- Ability to review past lessons
- Improved speech recognition
- More languages beyond German


## Frequently asked questions

### Is German by Nemo free?

German by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn German free?

Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, German by Nemo or Learn German?

Learn German is rated higher. German by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Learn German averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do German by Nemo or Learn German have ads?

Neither German by Nemo nor Learn German shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, German by Nemo or Learn German?

German by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, and Learn German every 5 weeks. Most recently, German by Nemo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Learn German on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*