dict.cc+ Dictionary vs DW Learn German
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dict.cc+ Dictionary
This app provides offline dictionary translations for 53 language combinations, including German and English with over a million entries. Vocabularies can be downloaded and updated daily for free. It supports bidirectional translations and allows users to suggest new entries.
- Offline dictionary access
- 53 language combinations
- Bidirectional translations
- Downloadable vocabularies
- Daily vocabulary updates
- User-suggested translations
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Dictionary for 53 language combinations, usable with or without an internet connection (offline dictionary). Vocabularies can be downloaded and updated within the app for free. Before you buy, please test the free version of the app ("dict.cc")! Using this version you can try out all premium features for a week for free. German-English dictionary: more than 1 million translations All dictionaries are bidirectional, so German-English doubles as English-German. Just type in your keyword in either language. The following languages are available in combination with German and English: Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian New translations and corrections can be suggested at http://contribute.dict.cc/. Every translation gets checked by several other contributing users. The downloadable vocabularies are updated daily. Please direct any questions to paul@dict.cc!
DW Learn German
Master German with engaging videos, news, and music. Offers courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced, with interactive exercises and vocabulary training. Includes a placement test to find your ideal course and materials for teachers.
- Placement test for level assessment
- Courses for all levels (beginner to advanced)
- Interactive exercises
- Vocabulary training and word explanations
- Grammar and regional studies
- Materials for teachers
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Learn German on the go with DW - for beginners, advanced learners and teachers With exciting videos, informative news and music, we’ll make sure that you’ll find the perfect way to learn German. Start right away, even without any previous knowledge, and improve your German online and on the go, completely free of charge. We offer courses for all levels -and if you're not sure where you stand, our placement test will help you find the perfect course for you - quickly and easily! Our offer includes: - A placement test to help you find the right level - Courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners (from literacy to exam training) - A wide range of interactive exercises - Vocabulary training and word explanations - Grammar and regional studies - Comprehensive materials for teachers Our courses cover all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. There are also offers for learning the alphabet and language preparation for various jobs. As a teacher, you will also find what you are looking with materials that you can use for your lessons free of charge. Simply download the app and learn German with DW!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DW Learn German at Free against dict.cc+ Dictionary's $22.99. DW Learn German also leads on ratings volume (129 vs 29) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). dict.cc+ Dictionary's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 45%) and rating (4.7 vs 3.9). On 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
DW Learn German is free to download; dict.cc+ Dictionary costs $22.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dict.cc+ Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of dict.cc+ Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 45% of DW Learn German's.
dict.cc+ Dictionary ships an update every 2 months, DW Learn German every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | dict.cc+ Dictionary | DW Learn German |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (29 ratings) — better | 3.9 (129 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | dict.cc GmbH | Deutsche Welle |
Customer experience
dict.cc+ Dictionary
DW Learn German
Bugs and requests
dict.cc+ Dictionary
Reported bugs
5 issues- Submit button unresponsive
- App shows a blank/gray screen
- Extension error: forgets loaded dictionaries and lists
- Download vocabulary fails repeatedly/crashes at 100%
- Speech output for foreign language is in German
Requested features
14 requests- Integration with Apple's 'Nachschlagen' function
- Arabic-English and Farsi/Persian-English dictionaries
- Ukrainian language support
- Option to display input field at the bottom
- Randomized word querying in vocabulary trainer
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- Sync account on website to app
- Phonetics display
- Noun gender in vocabulary trainer
- Slovene language support
- Export vocabulary lists
- Plural forms next to entry word
- Verb conjugations and inflections
- Split-screen functionality with iBooks/Kindle
- Synchronize vocabulary with iCloud
DW Learn German
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
dict.cc+ Dictionary
No in-app purchases
DW Learn German
No in-app purchases
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