deSpiel vs Üben
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
deSpiel
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Welcome to your German learning companion! Designed to make learning engaging and effective, our app offers a range of features to enhance your language skills. Key Features: Search and Save: Effortlessly search for specific words and verbs, and add them to your personalized favorites. Build your curated list of vocabulary for quick and easy reference, tailoring your learning journey to suit your needs. 'Der Die Das' Games: Mastering German articles is made engaging with our specially crafted 'der die das' games. Verb Conjugation Games: Elevate your verb conjugation skills through dynamic 'Verbformen' games. From regular to irregular verbs, practice Präteritum and Partizip II verb conjugations. Reinforce your grasp of German grammar with enjoyable challenges. Offline Access: Say goodbye to connectivity concerns! All games and your favorite words are accessible offline. Whether you're on a plane, train, or in a low-connectivity area, your language learning journey continues seamlessly. Dark Mode: Customize your learning experience with our sleek and eye-friendly dark mode. Whether you're a night owl or prefer a softer display, you can customize the app's look to your preferences for comfortable and prolonged study sessions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Üben
Master German noun articles with this app's spaced repetition system. Practice daily with quick quizzes and track your progress. Learn offline and keep your data private.
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- 5-minute daily sessions
- Instant feedback
- Progress tracking
- 100% offline functionality
- Add custom words
- Privacy-focused local storage
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Stop guessing der, die, das. Üben drills German noun genders with spaced repetition - the same science-backed method used by serious vocabulary apps, focused entirely on the one thing every German learner struggles with. HOW IT WORKS - See a noun, pick der, die, or das. Instant feedback. - The SM-2 algorithm schedules each word right before you'd forget it. Words you miss come back sooner. - Five minutes a day builds the habit: streaks, accuracy stats, and a review forecast keep you honest. WHAT YOU GET FREE - A1 vocabulary with articles and plural forms - Daily review sessions, fully offline - Progress statistics and streak tracking - No account, no ads, no tracking - your data stays on your device PRO - one-time purchase, $7.99, yours forever - B1+ vocabulary - Adjective-ending exercises (der/die/das declension) - Add and store your own words - Präteritum (simple past) quiz Built by a German learner in Zurich who got tired of guessing. Perfect for self-learners, language-course students, and anyone preparing for Goethe, telc, TestDaF, or the Swiss fide test. "Üben" means "to practice" - that's the whole idea.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Üben at every 5 days against deSpiel's every 16 months. deSpiel's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. deSpiel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Üben sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
deSpiel ships an update every 16 months, Üben every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | deSpiel | Üben |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yana Khrystian | Westmoreland Creative LLC |
In-app purchases
deSpiel
- 1 Month premium subscription$3.991 Month
- 3 Months premium subscription$9.993 Months
- 6 Months premium subscription$19.996 Months
Üben
- Üben Lifetime Pro$7.99









