Comparison

DLang vs German21

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

Head to head
About

DLang

Features
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Tired of generic language apps that don't delve into the essence of the German language? DLang is your specialized tool for mastering German vocabulary with exercises carefully designed for the unique complexities of the German language. Why DLang? Go beyond regular flashcards with exercises tailored for German: Dual Translation: Easily translate words from German to your native language and back, reinforcing memory in both directions. Listen and Learn: Hone your listening skills by guessing words from their authentic German pronunciation. Grammar Drills: Error-free Articles: Master der, die, das with dedicated exercises. Verb tenses made easy: Practice past verb forms (e.g., Präteritum, Perfekt) until they become second nature. Command with confidence: Perfect your imperative verb forms. Conjugations without confusion: Perfect verb forms for ich, du, er/sie/es. Cases after prepositions: Understand and correctly use cases after common German prepositions (such as mit, nach, zu, von, bei, seit, aus, außer, gegenüber). Contextual Learning: Fill in the blanks in example sentences to see words in action and understand their usage. More than just exercises: Import your own words: Easily add and practice your own vocabulary lists from your study materials. Track your journey: Monitor your progress with informative usage statistics and watch your achievements. Ready-made word libraries: Access pre-built word sets and flashcard groups, such as common irregular verbs, thematic vocabulary, and more, to start or supplement your learning. DLang is designed to help you efficiently build a solid and accurate German vocabulary base. Download DLang today and take your German studies to the next level!

About

German21

Features
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Master German in 21 days with German21! Learn German through a structured 21-day course designed for real-world conversations. Practice with Speech recognition, track your progress, get advice from a teacher, and learn while driving your car.

Screenshots

DLang4 screens
German214 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DLang at 13.0 against German21's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. DLang sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and German21 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DLang ships an update every 4 days, German21 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DLang versus German21: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDLangGerman21
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB480 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVladimir IvanovOLE PETTER HAUGEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DLang

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$34.991 Year
1 purchases

German21

One-time1
  • German21 Pro$19.99

Questions

Is DLang free?
DLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is German21 free?
German21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DLang or German21 have ads?
Neither DLang nor German21 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DLang or German21?
DLang ships an update every 4 days, and German21 weekly. Most recently, DLang was updated on September 24, 2026 and German21 on September 28, 2026.

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