# Learn German for Beginners vs EWA

The clearest difference is update cadence: EWA at weekly against Learn German for Beginners's every 5 weeks. EWA also leads on ratings volume (196K vs 3.2K) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Learn German for Beginners's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn German for Beginners sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Learn German for Beginners against 4.7 for EWA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Learn German for Beginners's written reviews are positive against 75% of EWA's.

Learn German for Beginners ships an update every 5 weeks, EWA weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn German for Beginners | EWA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-for-beginners/id662614701/reviews) | [4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 153 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn German for Beginners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-for-beginners/id662614701)

Master German with this comprehensive educational app designed for beginners. It offers offline lessons, vocabulary building, and practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Includes a free translator and covers a wide range of topics from basic grammar to everyday conversations.

**Highlights:** 100% Free German Learning, 100% Offline Access, Free German Translator, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing Practice, Vocabulary and Grammar Skills, Game-like Lessons, Beginner to Expert Progression

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive and well-structured lessons
- 💡 Helpful explanations of grammar and language concepts
- 👍 Offline functionality
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues on some devices
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working when device is on silent mode
- Lessons not saving progress when app is closed unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more languages
- Implement speech recognition and feedback
- Allow users to track progress and revisit past lessons
- Provide more advanced content for higher proficiency levels


### EWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master English, Spanish, or French with this app. Read books with instant translations, practice speaking with TV characters, and use flashcards to build vocabulary. Learn at your own pace with engaging games and dialogues.

**Highlights:** Books with real-time translation, Speaking courses with TV characters, Everyday dialogues, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Language learning games, Vocabulary building

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One-Month EWA Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| One-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One-Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🎬 Engaging movie/TV clips
- 🎓 Helpful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 🤩 Entertaining and interactive learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and definitions
- 🤔 Lack of advanced content for intermediate/experienced learners
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor pronunciation from text-to-speech
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Incorrect or missing translations in books and lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options beyond English and Spanish
- Improve translation accuracy and provide context-based definitions
- Offer more advanced content and customization options
- Integrate speech recognition for speaking practice
- Improve app stability and reduce technical issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn German for Beginners free?

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

### Is EWA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn German for Beginners or EWA?

Learn German for Beginners and EWA are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 196K ratings respectively.

### Do Learn German for Beginners or EWA have ads?

Both Learn German for Beginners and EWA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn German for Beginners or EWA?

Learn German for Beginners ships an update every 5 weeks, and EWA weekly. Most recently, Learn German for Beginners was updated on September 23, 2026 and EWA on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*