Comparison

Deutschi vs Lingviko

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

Head to head
About

Deutschi

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Learn practical German for real everyday situations. Deutschi helps beginners, A1–A2 learners, and early B1 learners build useful German with 30 everyday topics, 2,400+ words and useful sentences from the topic lessons, short stories, illustrated stories, audio, instant translations, and smart vocabulary review. WHAT YOU GET • 30 everyday topics Practice German for cafes, shops, transport, doctor visits, housing, work, small talk, and more. • 90+ short and illustrated stories Read real situations at three difficulty levels. Tap any word or sentence to see an instant translation. • Audio and speaking practice Listen, repeat, and get a better feel for natural German. • Grammar and interactive exercises Learn the grammar you need, then practice with listening tasks, sentence building, flashcards, and more. • Smart vocabulary review Save useful words from topics and stories and review them later. Designed for English, Spanish, and Chinese speakers. Learn fewer isolated words. Understand more real German.

About

Lingviko

Master German exam skills with adaptive exercises for reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Engage in interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative and improve your conversational fluency. Track your progress and readiness for CEFR exams from A1 to B2.

Highlights
  • Adaptive CEFR exam practice
  • Voice-driven speaking evaluation
  • Interactive Story Mode with choices
  • Personalized difficulty calibration
  • Daily readiness score tracking
  • Reading, listening, writing, speaking drills
Features
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Prepare for telc and Goethe German exams from A1 to B2 with Lena, your exam tutor, and Story Mode. Get practice tailored to you, understand the grammar, and use what you learn in stories. EXAM MODE WITH LENA Practice reading, listening, writing, and speaking for your exam. Ask Lena about a grammar rule or an answer you got wrong. Get explanations and relevant exercises for your level, then return to your saved conversation to discuss your results. STORY MODE Put your German into everyday situations. Talk to characters, decide what to say, and see your choices unfold in narrated comics. Make progress through a story you want to come back to. Choose focused exam exercises or continue your story. Both are part of preparing with Lingviko. WHAT'S INSIDE • All four exam skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking • Speaking practice: speak German out loud and get feedback • Writing feedback on task, structure, range, and accuracy • Exercises matched to your level, from A1 to B2 • Lena, an AI tutor who explains grammar and your mistakes in your language • Story Mode episodes with character conversations and narrated comics Start with the available free practice. Pro unlocks further access. See the app for current plans and prices. Lingviko is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with telc or the Goethe-Institut. It does not guarantee an exam result. Lingviko Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with Weekly, Monthly and 3-month plans. Your local price is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.lingviko.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.lingviko.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

Deutschi4 screens
Lingviko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deutschi at none against Lingviko's 3. Lingviko's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Lingviko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Deutschi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deutschi ships an update every 5 weeks, Lingviko every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Deutschi versus Lingviko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeutschiLingviko
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size559 MB86 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDeutschub UG (haftungsbeschrnkt)Lingviko LTD

In-app purchases

None

Deutschi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lingviko

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription$7.497 Days
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3-Month subscription$49.993 Months

Questions

Is Deutschi free?
Deutschi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lingviko free?
Lingviko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deutschi or Lingviko have ads?
Deutschi shows ads; Lingviko does not.
Which is updated more often, Deutschi or Lingviko?
Deutschi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lingviko every 3 days. Most recently, Deutschi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lingviko on October 31, 2026.

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