Comparison

Learn German Fast vs Learn German

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

Head to head
About

Learn German Fast

Learn German through authentic video clips featuring native speakers. Interactive captions allow you to tap words for instant translation and save them as flashcards with context. Practice speaking and build sentences with daily lessons.

Highlights
  • Watch short video clips of native German speakers
  • Tap interactive captions for instant translations
  • Save words to flashcards with video context
  • Daily lessons for sentence building
  • Speaking practice with voice recognition
  • Illustrated stories for reading practice
  • Habit building with daily goals and streaks
Features
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Turn your scrolling habit into real listening practice. LEARN GERMAN BY WATCHING SHORT VIDEOS Rumi teaches you German the way you actually pick up a language: by watching real people speak it. Swipe through short clips of native speakers chatting, joking, and reacting. That's the German you hear on the street, at work, and on TV. Every clip comes with interactive captions you can tap. Don't know a word? Tap it. Want to remember it? Save it. Your saved words become flashcards with the exact moment you heard them, so you remember the voice and the context. HOW RUMI WORKS ► Scroll real videos – Short clips of native speakers, picked for your level. ► Tap to translate – Tap a word in the captions and see its meaning instantly. ► Flashcards from your clips – Every word you save comes back on a card, with the few seconds of video where it was said. ► Lessons from zero – Short daily lessons that get you building your own German sentences. ► Speak out loud – Every lesson ends with speaking practice. Say the sentences and Rumi listens to check that you got them right. ► Cozy stories – Short illustrated stories for your level, for when you'd rather read. ► Build the habit – Set a daily goal, keep your streak and learn alongside your friends. WHO RUMI IS FOR ► Complete beginners – Start from zero with the lessons and hear real German from day one. ► Learners who feel stuck – Studied for years but still freeze when someone talks to you? Real speed, real accents and speaking practice get you past it. ► People moving to Germany – For work, study or family, get ready for the German you'll actually hear. ► Busy people – A few minutes a day, on the train, in a queue or before bed. ► Travelers – Order food, ask for directions and chat with locals. WHY IT WORKS You didn't learn your first language from a grammar book. You heard it again and again, from real people in real situations. Rumi gives you that same exposure in short clips, then helps you keep the words and say them yourself. A little more sticks with every scroll. Download Rumi and start understanding real German today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Rumi offers auto-renewing subscriptions that unlock all videos, lessons, stories and features. New subscribers may be offered a free trial on the yearly plan. If you start a free trial, you won't be charged until it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lime-tern-cd6.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Support-Goethe-Vocab-German-A1-A2-B1-212d5121533c808c910fd5924647134d

About

Learn German

Learn German through engaging short stories tailored to your proficiency level, from beginner to advanced. The app offers a daily plan with reading, vocabulary building, and interactive quizzes. Practice pronunciation, save new words, and track your progress with gamified elements.

Highlights
  • Graded German stories (A1-C2)
  • Daily learning plan
  • Interactive vocabulary practice
  • AI-powered grammar explanations
  • Gamified progress tracking
  • Listen along with natural German voice
Features
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Learn German by reading short stories you actually enjoy. Lesen Lab gives you graded German stories from A1 to C2, a clear daily plan and playful practice, so a few minutes a day turns into real progress. READ STORIES AT YOUR LEVEL - Short, real-life stories for every level, A1 to C2 - Stories picked for your level and interests - A simple daily plan: read a story, learn 5 words, take a quiz LISTEN ALONG - A natural German voice reads every story - Each word lights up as it is spoken - Slow it down whenever you need TAP ANY WORD - Instant translation with pronunciation - Save words with one tap - AI Insights explain conjugations, cases and examples for your level GRAMMAR AND QUIZZES - The grammar of every story, explained with examples - A short quiz after each story to check you understood PRACTICE AND STAY MOTIVATED - Word Match and Listen and Pick games with the words you saved - Streaks, XP, daily quests and trophies - Earn story keys to unlock Pro stories for free Great for Goethe and telc exam preparation, integration courses, or anyone who wants to read real German. LESEN LAB PRO Unlock every story, all audio and every AI tool. Choose a weekly, monthly, yearly or lifetime plan. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn German Fast4 screens
Learn German4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn German Fast at none against Learn German's shown. Learn German Fast also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). Learn German's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Learn German Fast sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Learn German sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn German holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German Fast has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German Fast ships an update every 5 days, Learn German every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn German Fast versus Learn German: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German FastLearn German
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (40 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmar JavedHeinz Meier

Customer experience

Learn German Fast

All ratings40 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn German

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Learn German Fast

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Exit Yearly Offer$27.001 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.491 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Offer Discounted$9.99
  • Lifetime$12.99
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99
6 purchases

Learn German

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$44.99

Questions

Is Learn German Fast free?
Learn German Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn German free?
Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn German Fast or Learn German?
Learn German is rated higher. Learn German Fast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Learn German averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Learn German Fast or Learn German have ads?
Learn German shows ads; Learn German Fast does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn German Fast or Learn German?
Learn German Fast ships an update every 5 days, and Learn German every 9 days. Most recently, Learn German Fast was updated on November 8, 2026 and Learn German on November 8, 2026.

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