# German vs Codex4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codex4 at 50% against German's 0%. Codex4 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). German's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. German sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Codex4 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codex4 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of German's written reviews are positive against 50% of Codex4's.

German ships an update every 3 weeks, Codex4 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | German | Codex4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-listening-speaking/id6444329820/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex4-for-serious-study/id6743228019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 222 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529553581) | [Jonas Richner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801973188) |

## What reviewers say

### German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-listening-speaking/id6444329820)

Master German pronunciation and fluency with interactive audio and video lessons. Practice speaking by listening to native speakers and recording your own voice to compare. Engaging mini-games reinforce vocabulary and make learning enjoyable for all levels.

**Highlights:** Extensive phrase library (9999+), Audio and video lessons, Native speaker comparison, Speech recording and playback, Interactive mini-games, Progress tracking tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthy Upgrade | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |


### Codex4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex4-for-serious-study/id6743228019)

Build a usable vocabulary for your job, studies, or hobbies with smart, spaced repetition reviews. Master real word usage and track your progress with clear statistics. Designed for serious learners with a clean interface and no gimmicks.

**Highlights:** Add custom words from any text, Spaced repetition reviews (FSRS), Master word lemmas and conjugations, Clear progress statistics, Automatic word extraction, Data export and offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.00 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $85.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is German free?

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

### Is Codex4 free?

Codex4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, German or Codex4?

Codex4 is rated higher. German averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Codex4 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do German or Codex4 have ads?

German shows ads; Codex4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, German or Codex4?

German ships an update every 3 weeks, and Codex4 every 4 days. Most recently, German was updated on November 7, 2026 and Codex4 on October 30, 2026.

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