Comparison

WorkDeutsch vs Puku

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

Head to head
About

WorkDeutsch

Master German for your professional life with targeted vocabulary and workplace scenarios. Choose from general or job-specific learning paths covering 44 professions. Start with free content and unlock full access through a subscription.

Highlights
  • General German learning (A1-B2)
  • Professional German learning (B1-C1)
  • Job-specific vocabulary and texts
  • Realistic workplace dialogues and exercises
  • Supports 44 professions
  • Daily free content access
Features
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WorkDeutsch – from general German to confident German at work. The app for people who work or want to work in Germany – and want to communicate more naturally, precisely, and confidently in their professional life. --------------------------- WHAT YOU LEARN WorkDeutsch offers two learning paths to support your German journey: GENERAL GERMAN (A1 to B2): • Build foundational German skills with everyday vocabulary • Progress at your own pace through structured levels • Perfect for beginners preparing for professional German PROFESSIONAL GERMAN (B1 to C1): • Job-specific reading texts from real workplace situations • Technical vocabulary with explanations • Workplace exercises and realistic dialogues • Master the language you actually need on the job --------------------------- AVAILABLE PROFESSIONS WorkDeutsch currently supports 44 professions: • Software Development • Nursing • Accounting • Warehouse Logistics • IT System Administration • Electrical Work • Gastronomy and Kitchen Work • Early Childhood Education • Elder Care • Construction • Retail • Hairdressing • Building Cleaning • Housekeeping and Hotel Cleaning • Industrial Mechanics • Mechatronics • Automotive Mechatronics • Medical Assistance • Psychology / Psychotherapy • Physiotherapy • Production and Manufacturing • Security Guard Services • Delivery and Courier Services • Mechanical Engineering • Office Administration • Pharmacy • General Practice • Travel and Tourism • Civil Engineering • Bakery • Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning • Truck and Bus Driving • Painting and Decorating • Gardening and Landscaping • Restaurant Service • Product Management • UX/UI Design • Dental Assistance • Emergency Medical Services • Solar and PV Installation • Data Analysis • IT Security • Nail Design • Veterinary Assistance --------------------------- TYPICAL LEARNING SITUATIONS • Understanding handovers and work instructions • Reading tickets, emails, and notes • Communicating more confidently in professional conversations • Building specialist vocabulary for your profession --------------------------- START FOR FREE Profession selection is free. For every profession you get at no cost: • 2 reading texts • 1 dialog • 1 exercise session per day • 30 vocabulary items No credit card required – start right away and see if the app works for you. --------------------------- WORKDEUTSCH PRO Full access to all content: • All reading texts, exercises, and vocabulary for every profession • All available and future professions • New content added regularly The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can cancel anytime in iPhone Settings. --------------------------- WHY WORKDEUTSCH? Many apps teach general German. WorkDeutsch focuses exclusively on the language you actually need in the German workplace – targeted, practical, and relevant to your specific profession. --------------------------- TERMS : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY: https://qrodesk.com/berufsdeutsch/privacy.html

About

Puku

Features
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Learn Spanish, French and German from the videos native speakers actually watch. Puku turns real videos - vlogs, comedy, podcasts, street interviews and everyday conversations - into short clips made for learners. Every clip has captions in the language you are learning, an English translation and a tap-to-understand dictionary, so you can follow real speech from your very first day. THREE LANGUAGES, ONE APP Pick Spanish, French or German and switch any time. One subscription covers all three. WATCH AT YOUR LEVEL Puku sorts every clip by how fast people actually speak, from slow and clear beginner speech up to native speed. Pick your level (A1 to C2) and your feed fills with videos you can follow - then grows with you. TAP ANY WORD Don't know a word? Tap it. The video pauses and a card shows what it means, its gender (el/la, le/la, der/die/das), its level and an example sentence - without leaving the clip. SUBTITLES THAT FOLLOW ALONG Each word lights up as it is spoken, with the English translation underneath. Replay a line, or slow the video down until it clicks. It is immersion with a safety net: real listening practice without getting lost. WORDS THAT STICK Save words as you watch and review them later as flashcards with spaced repetition, next to the clip you found them in. Your vocabulary grows from real speech, not textbook lists. A FEED THAT KNOWS YOU Tell Puku why you are learning - travel, work, an exam, moving abroad or just for fun - and your feed leans toward the topics you like. The clips you save shape what comes next. BUILD A HABIT Set a daily goal and keep your streak going, a few minutes at a time. Short clips fit into any day. Made by a learner who took German all the way to C2, and wished real speech had been this easy to get into in every language. PUKU PRO Puku is a subscription. Start with a free trial on the annual plan, then continue yearly, or choose monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://puku-legal.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://puku-legal.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

WorkDeutsch4 screens
Puku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Puku at none against WorkDeutsch's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. WorkDeutsch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Puku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkDeutsch ships an update weekly, Puku every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WorkDeutsch versus Puku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkDeutschPuku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDilara Demir CaglarAayush Gelal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WorkDeutsch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Pro Jährlich$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Puku

Subscriptions3
  • Puku Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Puku Pro Annual (30% off)7 Days trial$24.491 Year
  • Puku Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

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

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