Comparison

DLang vs Germanio

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

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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!

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Germanio

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Practise the German citizenship test in your own language. One tap shows every question and its answers translated, and all of the test practice is free. Naturalisation also asks for German at level B1, and the German course in Germanio goes up to B1 and on to C1. The citizenship test (Leben in Deutschland), complete and free - All 300 general questions of the BAMF catalogue plus the 10 for your Bundesland: the 310 you can be asked, out of 460 in the full catalogue. - The questions follow the May 2025 edition of the BAMF catalogue. - The picture questions are in, coats of arms included. - Every question comes with an explanation in your language and its source. - Practise by topic: politics in a democracy, history and responsibility, people and society. - A timed mock test in the format of the real one: 33 questions, 60 minutes, pass with 17 correct answers. - The translation is a study aid. The test itself is in German. German up to B1, the level naturalisation asks for Germanio prepares you for the DTZ, the German exam at the end of the integration course, and the course carries on to C1 for work and study. - 3,200 words from A1 to C1, every noun with its article, every word with audio. - Grammar in 95 short cards with examples from everyday life: the flat, work, the doctor, the office. - You type every answer yourself, and each word comes back around the time you would forget it. - The DTZ part by part: Hören, Lesen, Schreiben and Sprechen in the exam format, letters with a model answer, speaking with a recording and a model answer. - Mock exams scored by the rules of the real exam: B1 overall only with B1 in speaking. What is free, what you buy Free: every question of the citizenship test, level A1, the first part of each level from A2 to C1, and one task from each part of the DTZ. One purchase unlocks the rest. No subscription. Everything is stored on your phone, so you can study offline. The app's languages Translations, interface and explanations in English, French, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian and Farsi. What you learn is German. Germanio is an independent study app and is not affiliated with the Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF), telc gGmbH, g.a.s.t. or the Goethe-Institut. The names "Einbürgerungstest", "Leben in Deutschland" and "Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ)" are used descriptively only. Statements about laws and exams link to the official sources (bamf.de, gesetze-im-internet.de, gast.de). Privacy: https://iocodo.com/apps/germanio/privacy Support: https://iocodo.com/apps/germanio/support

Screenshots

DLang4 screens
Germanio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DLang at every 4 days against Germanio's every 3 weeks. DLang also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DLang sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Germanio 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, Germanio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DLang versus Germanio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDLangGermanio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB245 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVladimir IvanovIOCODO LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DLang

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Germanio

One-time1
  • Germanio Pro$17.99

Questions

Is DLang free?
DLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Germanio free?
Germanio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DLang or Germanio have ads?
Neither DLang nor Germanio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DLang or Germanio?
DLang ships an update every 4 days, and Germanio every 3 weeks. Most recently, DLang was updated on October 28, 2026 and Germanio on October 31, 2026.

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