Comparison

Learn German vs darum

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

Head to head
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/

About

darum

Features
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Struggling with German articles? You're not alone — der, die, and das are one of the hardest parts of learning German. darum is built to fix exactly that. Practice guessing the correct article for each noun, get instant feedback, and learn why it's der, die, or das — with clear grammar explanations for every word. No more guessing in the dark. What makes darum different Unlike other apps that stop at A1 or B1, darum covers the full CEFR range from A1 to C1 — over 4,000 German nouns across all levels. Key features Filter by CEFR level — A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 Filter by topic — food, travel, work, feelings, shopping, and more English translation shown for every word Grammar tips explaining why each article is used Train Your Errors — the app tracks what you get wrong so you can focus on weak spots Detailed stats to track your progress over time Clean, distraction-free design built for daily practice Works fully offline — no account needed Perfect for - Self-study learners at any level - Language school students - Anyone preparing for Goethe, telc, or TestDaF exams - Learners who want to finally stop guessing articles Whether you're just starting out or polishing your C1, darum grows with you.

Screenshots

Learn German4 screens
darum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: darum at none against Learn German's 6. darum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price 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. Learn German sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. darum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn German versus darum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Germandarum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeinz MeierIryna Garbuz

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Learn German

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$44.99
None

darum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn German free?
Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is darum free?
darum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Learn German or darum have ads?
Learn German shows ads; darum does not.

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