Comparison

Learn German Fast vs TwinText

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

TwinText

Features
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Learn English, German or Spanish by reading real books. TwinText turns reading time into language practice: tap any word or phrase for an instant translation, examples, and full-sentence context — then keep reading. READ REAL STORIES • Enjoy classic novels and short stories in your target language. • Get help only when you need it, without leaving the page. TAP-TO-TRANSLATE (WITH CONTEXT) • Tap or long‑press words, phrases, or sentences. • Idiom-aware translations, so expressions make sense — not just literal word swaps. BUILD VOCAB THAT STICKS • Save new words and phrases as you read. • Review with spaced repetition in both directions (word → meaning and meaning → word). QUIZZES & AI WORD GAMES • Quick quizzes based on what you’ve just read. • Fill‑in‑the‑blank, reorder sentences, and more. PREMIUM • Level-adapted versions of books for easier reading. • Unlimited library and advanced features. LANGUAGES Learning: English, German, Spanish Interface: English, Español, Deutsch, Русский, Українська TwinText is free to download. Subscription is optional and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://twinbook.github.io/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Learn German Fast4 screens
TwinText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TwinText at 5.0 against Learn German Fast's 4.4. TwinText also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Learn German Fast's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Learn German Fast sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TwinText sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TwinText holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German Fast has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn German Fast versus TwinText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn German FastTwinText
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUmar JavedKseniia Pedersen

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
2 purchases

TwinText

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn German Fast free?
Learn German Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TwinText free?
TwinText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn German Fast or TwinText?
TwinText is rated higher. Learn German Fast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while TwinText averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn German Fast or TwinText have ads?
Neither Learn German Fast nor TwinText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German Fast or TwinText?
Learn German Fast ships an update every 5 days, and TwinText monthly. Most recently, Learn German Fast was updated on November 5, 2026 and TwinText on November 5, 2026.

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