Comparison

Medical German Language vs pGALS

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

Head to head
About

Medical German Language

Master essential German medical vocabulary for healthcare professionals. This app provides over 500 categorized terms and expressions to prepare you for working in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

Highlights
  • Over 500 medical terms and expressions
  • Categorized vocabulary for easy learning
  • Prepare for healthcare jobs in Germany
  • Learn anytime, anywhere
  • Indispensable assistant for professionals
Features
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"Medical German" will help you learn German medical language! If you are going to work as a doctor, nurse or pharmacist in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, then our app will be an indispensable assistant for you. We offer you over 500 medical terms and expressions that you need to work in healthcare in Germany. All terms and expressions are categorized to make them easier to remember and use in the future. Our app is an easy and convenient way to learn Medical German wherever you are. You can use it anytime, anywhere to prepare for a job in healthcare in German. Install our app right now and get the knowledge you need to succeed in the medical field in Germany, Austria or Switzerland! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

pGALS

Features
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The pGALS app is a resource to demonstrate a basic musculoskeletal examination in children. The audience for the pGALS app is primarily medical students but is also relevant for nurses, allied health and any other health care professionals working with children. The pGALS app includes details of the pGALS step, what to look for and how to record findings. Multiple pGALS language translations are available.

Screenshots

Medical German Language4 screens
pGALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pGALS at none against Medical German Language's 28. pGALS also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Medical German Language's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Medical German Language sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. pGALS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medical German Language ships an update every 2 weeks, pGALS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medical German Language versus pGALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedical German LanguagepGALS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLONG-AWAITED GUESTS LIMITEDPReS - Paediatric Rheumatology European Society

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Medical German Language

Subscriptions21
  • PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Full Access$7.991 Month
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  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Full Access$24.991 Year
  • PRO 3 Months7 Days trial$29.953 Months
  • PRO 3 Months$29.953 Months
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
  • PRO 6 Months7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • PRO 6 Months$39.996 Months
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • PRO Annual$49.991 Year
  • PRO 6 Months$49.996 Months
  • PRO 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • PRO Yearly plan$49.991 Year
  • PRO Annual$59.991 Year
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full PRO Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Virtual Patient – 30 Minutes$9.99
  • Virtual Patient – 60 Minutes$19.99
  • premium$99.99
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  • premium$119.99
  • premium$199.99
None

pGALS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medical German Language free?
Medical German Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pGALS free?
pGALS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medical German Language or pGALS have ads?
Neither Medical German Language nor pGALS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medical German Language or pGALS?
Medical German Language ships an update every 2 weeks, and pGALS every 6 months. Most recently, Medical German Language was updated on October 25, 2026 and pGALS on October 12, 2026.

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