Comparison

Lingora DE vs Deutschactiv

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

Head to head
About

Lingora DE

Features
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Learn German in a structured and effective way. This app helps you build real language skills through patterns, topics, and repetition — not random memorization. What you get: • 50 essential topics that cover real-life situations • 25000+ practical German sentences • Clear grammar explanations in every topic • Learning in your native language • Daily practice for long-term retention How it works: You don’t just memorize words — you understand how the language works. Each topic combines: • sentence patterns • grammar explanations • real examples This approach helps you: • speak faster • understand sentence structure • remember naturally Perfect for: • Beginners and intermediate learners • People who want structured learning • Users tired of chaotic apps Start learning German the smart way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Deutschactiv

Features
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Deutsch Active — German grammar from A1 to C1. A structured course, from basic articles to advanced structures. Learn at your own pace and watch your progress grow. • Levels A1–C1, from beginner to advanced • Focused on grammar, clearly explained • Exam tags (Hören, Lesen, Sprechen, Schreiben) show where each topic helps • Exercises in Leicht & Mittel, with instant feedback • Theory with examples and images • Light & dark themes • Progress tracking and fast search Interface available in: English, Deutsch, Русский, Українська, Polski, Español, Français, Türkçe, Italiano, Română. Start at A1 or jump to your level. Make your German active! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lingora DE3 screens
Deutschactiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deutschactiv at none against Lingora DE's shown. Deutschactiv also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Lingora DE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Deutschactiv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lingora DE ships an update every 5 months, Deutschactiv monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Lingora DE versus Deutschactiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingora DEDeutschactiv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro BiliyFelix Falkowski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lingora DE

Subscriptions1
  • Premium version$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Deutschactiv

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Lingora DE free?
Lingora DE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deutschactiv free?
Deutschactiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lingora DE or Deutschactiv have ads?
Lingora DE shows ads; Deutschactiv does not.
Which is updated more often, Lingora DE or Deutschactiv?
Lingora DE ships an update every 5 months, and Deutschactiv monthly. Most recently, Lingora DE was updated on October 25, 2026 and Deutschactiv on October 24, 2026.

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