Comparison

deSpiel vs NomenVerbTrainer

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

Head to head
About

deSpiel

Features
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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 PrΓ€teritum 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/

About

NomenVerbTrainer

Features
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Master the Most Useful German Noun-Verb Collocations NomenVerbTrainer is a focused vocabulary app for intermediate and advanced learners of German (B1–C1) who want to sound natural and confident. Built around Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen β€” the noun-verb combinations native speakers use every day β€” it turns a notoriously tricky area of German grammar into a daily habit. CURATED FOR REAL FLUENCY β€’ 578 hand-picked collocations spanning A2 through C1 β€’ Every card includes example sentences in German with translations β€’ CEFR level labels (A2 / B1 / B2 / C1) and topic categories (Wirtschaft, Politik, Alltag, and more) FREQUENCY-RANKED LEARNING β€’ Cards ranked by real-world frequency β€” learn the most useful pairs first β€’ Sort the entire deck by frequency in one tap β€’ Top 100 essential collocations earn a gold badge FOUR STUDY MODES β€’ Flashcards β€” flip cards and self-rate with SM-2 spaced repetition β€’ Typing β€” actively type the missing verb to lock it in β€’ Multiple Choice β€” pick the right verb from four tempting options β€’ Translation β€” read the German and recall the meaning β€’ Mixed mode rotates through all four for variety BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING β€’ Streak tracking with a daily review goal β€’ Achievement badges for milestones (streaks, mastered cards, reviews) β€’ Activity heatmap to visualize your learning history β€’ "Review your mistakes" surface to catch the gaps β€’ Listening mode for hands-free passive review on commutes THOUGHTFUL DETAILS β€’ Dark mode designed for comfortable focused study β€’ Filter by level, category, learning status, or favorites β€’ Build "My Lists" to drill cards you want to group together β€’ Audio pronunciation powered by iOS speech synthesis β€’ Works fully offline β€” your data stays on your device PERFECT FOR β€’ Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF, and DSH preparation β€’ University German majors and second-language learners β€’ Anyone moving from textbook German to natural-sounding speech β€’ Self-learners building a sustainable daily practice Stop translating word-by-word. Start thinking in collocations β€” and the German you produce will sound the way Germans actually speak. Designed with love by a learner, for learners.

Screenshots

deSpiel4 screens
NomenVerbTrainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NomenVerbTrainer at none against deSpiel's 3. deSpiel's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. deSpiel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NomenVerbTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
deSpiel versus NomenVerbTrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdeSpielNomenVerbTrainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYana KhrystianArisa Nemoto

In-app purchases

3 purchases

deSpiel

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month premium subscription$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months premium subscription$9.993 Months
  • 6 Months premium subscription$19.996 Months
None

NomenVerbTrainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is deSpiel free?
deSpiel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NomenVerbTrainer free?
NomenVerbTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do deSpiel or NomenVerbTrainer have ads?
Neither deSpiel nor NomenVerbTrainer shows ads.

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