# Glossar vs Vokabel

The clearest difference is price: Vokabel at Free against Glossar's $2.99. Glossar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Vokabel is free to download; Glossar costs $2.99 up front. Vokabel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Glossar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glossar ships an update fortnightly, Vokabel every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glossar | Vokabel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossar-learn-german/id6761402646/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesus Sandrea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889399900) | [Christoph Carl LAMPRECHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888021324) |

## What reviewers say

### Glossar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glossar-learn-german/id6761402646)

This app provides a daily German vocabulary widget for your home screen, offering consistent exposure to new words without requiring dedicated study sessions. It features over 3,800 words and contextual examples, designed for effortless learning throughout your day.

**Highlights:** Daily vocabulary widget, 3,800+ German words, Contextual examples, Customizable widget, No subscriptions or tracking, Offline dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vokabel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vokabel-learn-german-words/id6763195362)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vokabel Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Vokabel Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vokabel Plus Family | $44.99 | per year |
| Tip — Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Phrases | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip — Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip — Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vokabel Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glossar free?

Glossar costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vokabel free?

Vokabel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Glossar or Vokabel have ads?

Vokabel shows ads; Glossar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glossar or Vokabel?

Glossar ships an update fortnightly, and Vokabel every 10 days. Most recently, Glossar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vokabel on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
