Comparison

L vs DE Flow

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

Head to head
About

L

Learn German effectively with this app, covering levels A1 to B2. It offers vocabulary trainers, grammar exercises, listening and reading tasks, and progress tracking. Ideal for self-learners preparing for exams or everyday use.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary trainer with visual aids
  • Grammar exercises
  • Listening and reading tasks
  • Levels A1-B2
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily reminders
Features
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Mit der Leicht-Erlernen-App lernst du Deutsch auf einfache, effektive und moderne Weise – von Niveau A1 bis B2. Perfekt für Anfänger, Fortgeschrittene und alle, die Deutsch als Fremdsprache lernen möchten. Highlights der App: • Vokabeltrainer mit visueller Unterstützung und Beispielsätzen • Grammatikübungen für Zeiten, Fälle, Satzbau und mehr • Abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben zu Hören und Lesen • Niveaustufen A1, A2, B1 und B2 mit klaren Lernpfaden • Übersichtlicher Lernfortschritt und tägliche Erinnerungen • Für Selbstlerner, Schüler, Erwachsene und Berufstätige geeignet Ob zur Prüfungsvorbereitung (Goethe, telc, TestDaF) oder zum Alltagsgebrauch – Leicht- Erlernen bringt dich weiter. Jetzt herunterladen und loslegen!

About

DE Flow

Features
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DE Flow makes German come alive — as sound. Built for learners from A1 to B1, the app transforms word order, verb conjugation, and grammatical gender into an audiovisual experience powered by a real-time synthesizer engine. SYNTAX SEQUENCER Build German sentences by dragging word blocks into a sequencer strip. Each word type has its own synth voice — nouns sound different from verbs, articles from adjectives. Correct sentences play as consonant melodies; mistakes trigger dissonance — tritone shifts, microtonal jitter, noise bursts. You hear the error before you read the explanation. INTELLIGENT FEEDBACK The Interference Radar detects errors rooted in your native language (English or Traditional Chinese) and shows targeted contrastive tips. Word order mistakes get dynamic, context-specific feedback: the app names the exact words you misplaced and explains the V2 rule with your own sentence. GENUS COLOR SYSTEM Every noun is color-coded by grammatical gender — Electric Blue (der), Neon Pink (die), Radioactive Green (das) — reinforced by distinct synth tones so you learn gender through both sight and sound. WORD TYPE SONIFICATION Nine word types — noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, pronoun, particle, number — each mapped to a unique waveform, frequency, and neon color. A live oscilloscope visualizes the audio in real time on vocabulary cards and during sentence playback. AMBIENT LEARNING Eight generative ambient tracks in the tradition of Berlin School electronic music accompany your study sessions. Six tracks follow the classic three-layer structure (pad, sequencer, bass). Two tracks — Nebelmeer and Zwielicht — add a fourth voice: a synthesized trumpet with a slow, swelling attack that evokes reversed tape recordings — no samples used. THREE SPEECH MODES Choose how vocabulary is spoken: Standard (clear TTS), Analog-Signal (genus tone + warm-filtered speech + echo cascade), or Synthwave-Echo (clear voice + filtered delay). NERD MODE A retro control console with ~38 tweakable parameters: filter cutoffs, ADSR envelopes, mix levels, trumpet voice parameters, and speech processing — all visualized through rotary knobs, faders, and VU meters. Hit RND to generate random settings and hear the result instantly. Reset to curated defaults at any time. WHAT'S INSIDE - 3 free lessons to get started — unlock all 45 with a single purchase - 45 lessons across A1, A2, and B1 — from greetings to B1 grammar (Konjunktiv I, Passiv, Diskursmarker) - Level filter: browse lessons by A1 / A2 / B1 - Syntax exercises, vocabulary cards, grammar explanations with contrastive notes (EN & zh-Hant) - Composita Builder with English and Chinese language parallels (handbag = hand + bag ↔ die Handtasche; 再見 = 再 + 見 ↔ Wiedersehen) - XP system, learning streaks, mastery tracking - All features included free: speech modes, ambient music, nerd mode - No internet required — fully offline - No ads, no tracking Designed for Taiwanese learners studying German for university or work in the DACH region — but welcoming to anyone who wants to experience language learning differently.

Screenshots

L4 screens
DE Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: L at none against DE Flow's 1. L also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. DE Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. L asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

L ships an update weekly, DE Flow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
L versus DE Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLDE Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander PuhringerManfred Sablotny

In-app purchases

None

L

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DE Flow

One-time1
  • DE Flow Premium$4.99

Questions

Is L free?
L is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DE Flow free?
DE Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do L or DE Flow have ads?
Neither L nor DE Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, L or DE Flow?
L ships an update weekly, and DE Flow every 4 weeks. Most recently, L was updated on October 24, 2026 and DE Flow on October 25, 2026.

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