Comparison

AP Visual Memory Trainer vs German Words & Idioms

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

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About

AP Visual Memory Trainer

Features
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The AP Visual Memory Trainer — a fun and interactive iOS app designed especially for students of all ages! This app uses a clever trick called Schulte Tables, which are grids that help sharpen your focus, memory, and visual skills. Imagine a 5×5 grid filled with 25 cells, and two exciting games that challenge you in different ways: 1. Visual Memory Challenge (Match Numbers) In this game, you get to train your memory by looking at a grid where some cells show numbers for just a second. Your task is to remember exactly where these numbers are placed. You can choose how many spots you want to test yourself on, making it as easy or as challenging as you like! 2. Sequence Sprint (Schulte Table) You can monitor your activity and progress using History and Statistics tabsHere’s a fast-paced challenge where you must find and tap all 25 numbers in the right order as quickly as possible. It’s like a race against time that helps sharpen your focus and speeds up your thinking. You are able to monitor your activity and progress using History and Statistics tabs. You can use the focus (concentration) marker in the center of the screen to properly develop your peripheral vision. To diversify your user experience with the app, you can choose from several themes for numbers. After each session of the game, the app calculates the percentage of your success and provides additional visual information that you can use for self-checking and improving of your skills.

About

German Words & Idioms

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A learning app for German words and idioms. Aligned with the Goethe-Zertifikat (A1–C1), it's designed not just to help you memorize, but to help you not forget. The developer is a German learner too. "I wish it had this feature." "I got stuck here, I wish I had that." This app was born by turning the frustrations and wishes from real studying, one by one, into features. That's why it carefully includes only what learners truly need. ■ State-of-the-art spaced repetition (FSRS) Calculates the optimal review day for your own memory. Fewer reviews, longer-lasting retention. Study German→English and English→German separately. ■ Camera dictionary & translation Point your camera at German text and words found in the dictionary are highlighted in color. Tap one to instantly see its meaning and pronunciation. Whole sentences are translated on the spot (translation runs on-device on iOS 18+, so no connection is needed). ■ A rich dictionary Fast search in both German and English (ignoring umlauts and case). Filter by CEFR, part of speech, gender, category and tag. Meaning, conjugation, plural, examples and even etymology — all on one screen. ■ der / die / das quiz Master noun genders the fun way. Retry when you miss; correct answers advance automatically. ■ Listen and learn Learn by ear during your commute, driving or chores. Freely choose which items are read aloud, their order and speed. ■ Keep going with stats Visualize your learning streak, accuracy and progress by level. Seeing your daily effort add up keeps you motivated. ■ One-time purchase & offline A one-time purchase, not a subscription. No login required, and studying works fully offline. Premium lets you sync your learning history and favorites to your own iCloud, so you can restore them and carry them across devices after switching or reinstalling. [Free] Use CEFR A1 across every study feature — dictionary, quiz, listening and stats. [Premium (one-time)] Unlock all of A2–C1 and idioms, remove ads, and enable iCloud sync of your learning history and favorites.

Screenshots

AP Visual Memory Trainer4 screens
German Words & Idioms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AP Visual Memory Trainer at none against German Words & Idioms's shown. AP Visual Memory Trainer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). German Words & Idioms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. AP Visual Memory Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and German Words & Idioms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP Visual Memory Trainer ships an update fortnightly, German Words & Idioms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AP Visual Memory Trainer versus German Words & Idioms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP Visual Memory TrainerGerman Words & Idioms
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandrs PiluginsTaketo Yahiro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AP Visual Memory Trainer

One-time1
  • Unlock the Full Version$5.99
1 purchases

German Words & Idioms

One-time1
  • プレミアム$4.99

Questions

Is AP Visual Memory Trainer free?
AP Visual Memory Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is German Words & Idioms free?
German Words & Idioms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AP Visual Memory Trainer or German Words & Idioms have ads?
German Words & Idioms shows ads; AP Visual Memory Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, AP Visual Memory Trainer or German Words & Idioms?
AP Visual Memory Trainer ships an update fortnightly, and German Words & Idioms every 3 days. Most recently, AP Visual Memory Trainer was updated on October 25, 2026 and German Words & Idioms on October 28, 2026.

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