Comparison

LerneQ vs Skillupgerman

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

Head to head
About

LerneQ

This app helps Russian and Ukrainian speakers master German noun genders and strong verbs. It uses color-coding for articles and pattern recognition for verb conjugations, aiding memorization through visuals and stories.

Highlights
  • Color-coded noun articles (der, die, das)
  • Picture cards with German pronunciation
  • Interactive article testing
  • Spaced repetition for missed words
  • Grouped strong verbs by conjugation patterns
  • Interactive verb conjugation building
  • Memory stories for verbs
Features
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Why is it der Löffel but die Gabel? Nothing in the word tells you. Native speakers just know. Everyone else guesses. LerneQ is made for Russian and Ukrainian speakers learning German. It trains two hard things: the gender of nouns and strong verbs. Articles by color Every noun comes in the color of its article: der is blue, die is rose, das is green. The color sticks to the word, so you stop digging for a rule mid-sentence. - Everyday nouns by topic: apartment, food, work, health and more - A picture on every card, in its article's color, with German pronunciation - In the test a gap sits before the noun: drag der, die or das onto it - Words you miss come back sooner Strong verbs bleiben, blieb, geblieben. Strong verbs change their vowel and no rule says how. LerneQ groups them into rows that change the same way, so you learn a pattern, not a list of exceptions. - You build the Präteritum and Perfekt yourself from tiles: the vowel, the ending, hat or ist - Every verb has a picture, a memory story in Russian and all its forms with sound What LerneQ is not Not a full German course. It is the trainer you keep next to one, from A1 to B2. The yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. The three-month plan has no trial. A subscription opens all nouns and verbs. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://lerneq.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lerneq.com/privacy

About

Skillupgerman

This app makes learning German fun and engaging through gamified challenges and interactive quests. Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills in a fantasy-inspired world. It helps build consistent study habits for all levels of learners.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning experience
  • Daily quests and challenges
  • Vocabulary and grammar practice
  • Listening and speaking exercises
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Interactive world maps
Features
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SkillUpGerman is an interactive and gamified German learning app designed to make studying fun, engaging, and motivating. Explore a unique fantasy-inspired world while improving your German vocabulary, grammar, listening skills, and article usage through mini-games, challenges, and daily activities. Whether you are a beginner or already learning German, SkillUpGerman helps you build consistent habits and improve your language skills step by step. Learn German Like a Game Turn studying into an adventure with: - Daily quests - Achievements and rewards - Experience and ranking systems - Interactive world maps - Learning streaks - Progress tracking Practice German Articles and Vocabulary Improve your understanding of: - der / die / das - German nouns and articles - Vocabulary by topics - Grammar exercises - Word building - Sentence practice Listening & Speaking Practice Train your comprehension skills with: - Audio exercises - Listening challenges - Dialog-based tasks - Topic-based conversations Multiple Learning Modes Choose from different training styles: - Word translation - Insert the article - Guess the word - Listening comprehension - Picture description - Grammar training - Speed challenges Explore Language Worlds Travel through themed locations and unlock new learning zones while completing tasks and mastering German. Stay Motivated Build learning habits with: - Daily goals - Rewards system - Unlockable achievements - Rank progression - Streak mechanics SkillUpGerman combines structured learning with game mechanics to create an enjoyable and effective language learning experience. Start your German journey today!

Screenshots

LerneQ4 screens
Skillupgerman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LerneQ at none against Skillupgerman's shown. Skillupgerman's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LerneQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Skillupgerman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LerneQ ships an update every 5 days, Skillupgerman every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LerneQ versus Skillupgerman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLerneQSkillupgerman
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola KorzhVitali Stayehlazau

Customer experience

LerneQ

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Skillupgerman

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LerneQ

Subscriptions3
  • LerneQ Premium$3.991 Month
  • LerneQ Premium (3 months)$12.993 Months
  • LerneQ Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Skillupgerman

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus discount$12.001 Month
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  • Plus discount$12.491 Month

Questions

Is LerneQ free?
LerneQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skillupgerman free?
Skillupgerman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LerneQ or Skillupgerman have ads?
Skillupgerman shows ads; LerneQ does not.
Which is updated more often, LerneQ or Skillupgerman?
LerneQ ships an update every 5 days, and Skillupgerman every 4 days. Most recently, LerneQ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Skillupgerman on October 31, 2026.

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