Comparison

german vs Learn German

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

Head to head
About

german

Features
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The app loads a very comprehensive language course. The download and installation takes between five and eight minutes. 2.2 GB is downloaded. A WiFi connection is recommended to install the app The most detailed german course available on the market. No previous knowledge required. No tracking, no ads, no hidden costs. Works once downloaded and installed, offline. Once installed, the course can be run offline. Also suitable for A-level preparation, studies of roman languages and as a preparation for oficial exams like the CILS. Very detailed explanation of the itailan phonetic system.The grammar section is contrastive. Meaning it takes into account the specific problems native English speakers face when learning german. 600 pages of grammar with 5000 interactive exercises, 5000 audio files, over one hundred novels and fairy tales representative for the german culture with translation and audio (in normal and slow speed), virtual promenades, multimedia.

About

Learn German

Learn German through engaging short stories tailored to your proficiency level, from beginner to advanced. The app offers a daily plan with reading, vocabulary building, and interactive quizzes. Practice pronunciation, save new words, and track your progress with gamified elements.

Highlights
  • Graded German stories (A1-C2)
  • Daily learning plan
  • Interactive vocabulary practice
  • AI-powered grammar explanations
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Listen along with natural German voice
Features
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Learn German by reading short stories you actually enjoy. Lesen Lab gives you graded German stories from A1 to C2, a clear daily plan and playful practice, so a few minutes a day turns into real progress. READ STORIES AT YOUR LEVEL - Short, real-life stories for every level, A1 to C2 - Stories picked for your level and interests - A simple daily plan: read a story, learn 5 words, take a quiz LISTEN ALONG - A natural German voice reads every story - Each word lights up as it is spoken - Slow it down whenever you need TAP ANY WORD - Instant translation with pronunciation - Save words with one tap - AI Insights explain conjugations, cases and examples for your level GRAMMAR AND QUIZZES - The grammar of every story, explained with examples - A short quiz after each story to check you understood PRACTICE AND STAY MOTIVATED - Word Match and Listen and Pick games with the words you saved - Streaks, XP, daily quests and trophies - Earn story keys to unlock Pro stories for free Great for Goethe and telc exam preparation, integration courses, or anyone who wants to read real German. LESEN LAB PRO Unlock every story, all audio and every AI tool. Choose a weekly, monthly, yearly or lifetime plan. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

german4 screens
Learn German4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn German at Free against german's $7.99. german's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Learn German is free to download; german costs $7.99 up front. Learn German sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. german asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
german versus Learn German: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergermanLearn German
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInfos24 GmbH Internet ServiceHeinz Meier

In-app purchases

None

german

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Learn German

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$44.99

Questions

Is german free?
german costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn German free?
Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do german or Learn German have ads?
Learn German shows ads; german does not.

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