# Dictionary Library vs German

The clearest difference is rating: German at 4.4 against Dictionary Library's 3.0. German also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (58% vs 28%). Dictionary Library's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary Library sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. German asks for nothing beyond the download.

German holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: German has 125 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Dictionary Library's written reviews are positive against 58% of German's.

Dictionary Library ships an update every 4 months, German every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary Library | German |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-library/id590346602/reviews) | **[4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-language-dictionary/id1403357043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 189 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PONS Langenscheidt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/577049805) | [Strelka Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/959296102) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary-library/id590346602)

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary library for multiple languages. Choose from various dictionary sizes, from basic travel needs to professional business use. Learn new vocabulary with flashcards and practice pronunciation with native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, Multiple language support, Tiered vocabulary sizes, Vocabulary flashcards, Pronunciation audio, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictionary German BASIC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary English - Italian | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary Spanish - English | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary French - English | $14.99 | one-time |
| Russian<->German Dictionary | $14.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese - English CONCISE | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary Russian - English | $14.99 | one-time |
| PONS Dictionary German | $24.99 | one-time |
| French - German Dictionary | $24.99 | one-time |
| Spanish German Dictionary | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wörterbuch Deutsch PREMIUM | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary German BUSINESS | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dictionary German PREMIUM | $49.99 | one-time |
| Spanish<->German Dictionary | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wörterbuch Griechisch PREMIUM | $49.99 | one-time |


### German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-language-dictionary/id1403357043)

This app provides a comprehensive German language dictionary with extensive vocabulary support. It covers multiple languages and is suitable for learners at various CEFR levels, from A1 to B2. Access the full dictionary for free on its website.

**Highlights:** Multilingual German dictionary, CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2 vocabulary, Supports 21 languages, Free website access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary Library free?

Dictionary Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is German free?

German is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary Library or German?

German is rated higher. Dictionary Library averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while German averages 4.4 from 125 ratings.

### Do Dictionary Library or German have ads?

German shows ads; Dictionary Library does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary Library or German?

Dictionary Library ships an update every 4 months, and German every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dictionary Library was updated on October 14, 2026 and German on October 12, 2026.

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