Spin German! vs RivalWord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Spin German!
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Built for the Watch. Works fully standalone. Just raise your wrist and learn. Spin or Swipe. Turn the Digital Crown or swipe the screen to navigate words. One Word at a Time. Stay focused on a single German word per session. Official & Authentic. Vocabulary from the Goethe-Institut. Your perfect exam prep partner. Tap to Pronounce. Hear the native pronunciation with one tap.
RivalWord
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Learn Spanish, German, French, English or Bulgarian by playing. Swipe flashcards, follow your daily path and challenge your friends to 2-minute vocabulary duels. With RivalWord, every word counts. RivalWord turns vocabulary into a game you'll want to open every day: short sessions, smart review and a dash of friendly rivalry so new words really stick. SWIPE AND LEARN ⒠Flashcards with translation, emoji and audio pronunciation. ⒠Swipe right if you know it, swipe left to review it. ⒠Words you miss come back at the right moment thanks to smart review and your list of difficult words. YOUR DAILY PATH ⒠Worlds and chapters from the basics to everyday life: numbers, food, home, family, animals, city, travel, work⦠⒠Every chapter follows a 5-step path to learn, practice and lock in the words. ⒠Daily goal, streak, missions and surprise chests full of rewards. PLENTY OF PRACTICE MODES ⒠Daily challenge and dynamic practice. ⒠Survival and marathon to test yourself. ⒠Listening: train your ear with audio. ⒠Articles: master der, die, das and noun gender. ⒠Build sentences and syllables, find opposites and much more. WORD BATTLES ⒠2-minute duels with 4 modes: What does it mean?, Is it correct?, Listen and Which article? ⒠Practice against in-app rivals, clearly labelled BOT, or challenge your friends live or turn by turn. ⒠The last question counts double: nothing is decided until the end. ⒠Earn crowns and climb a league every week. PLAY WITH FRIENDS ⒠Add friends with your private code and see who is online. ⒠NEW: Team mode, to reach a shared goal together live. ⒠Rivalry: your record against each friend, plus a review of the words you missed after every duel. ⒠Invite friends and earn diamonds and exclusive rewards when they start learning. ⒠Friends only: no chat and no strangers. GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARD ⒠34 achievements and a weekly XP leaderboard. ⒠Levels, XP and detailed stats on your progress. ON YOUR APPLE WATCH TOO ⒠Review words from your wrist, check today's goal and switch languages. ⒠Home Screen widgets and watch face complications. THE APP IN YOUR LANGUAGE Interface in English, Spanish, German, French and Bulgarian. Pick the language you speak and the one you want to learn. MEET FLASHY Flashy, the RivalWord mascot, cheers you on with reactions and celebrations in every session. RIVALWORD PRO Unlock every world of the main course, remove ads and open chests faster. Monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The price and any available offers are shown before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. REAL WORLD PACK Six extra topics (travel, work, health, logistics, hospitality and construction) in a single one-time purchase, with or without Pro. RivalWord is free to use, with ads and optional in-app purchases. Terms of Use: https://rivalword.online/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://rivalword.online/privacy/ Support: support@rivalword.online
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spin German! at none against RivalWord's 10. Spin German! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RivalWord sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spin German! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spin German! ships an update weekly, RivalWord every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spin German! | RivalWord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ»’ ε½ | Radostin Atanasov |
In-app purchases
Spin German!
No in-app purchases
RivalWord
- 300 Diamonds$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Royal Crown$1.99
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- Real World Pack$1.99
- 700 Diamonds$1.99
- Golden Eclipse$2.99
- Elite Pack$3.99
- 1600 Diamonds$3.99
- 4500 Diamonds$6.99
- 10000 Diamonds$12.99









