Comparison

Hörverben vs Deutschactiv

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

Head to head
About

Hörverben

Features
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Hörverben is a listening-focused app for mastering German irregular verbs (unregelmäßige Verben). Instead of flashcards or textbooks, you learn by hearing — making it perfect for hands-free study during your commute, workout, or daily routine. [LISTENING MODE] · Stream 223 German irregular verbs with native-quality audio · All 6 conjugation forms: Infinitiv, Präsens, Präteritum, Perfekt, Konjunktiv II, Konjunktiv I · Filter by CEFR level (A1 to C1) · Sort alphabetically or by Ablaut vowel-change groups · Choose and reorder which conjugation forms to include · Background playback & lock-screen controls supported [QUIZ MODE] · Test yourself with conjugation quizzes · German-to-conjugation or Translation-to-conjugation modes · Filter by CEFR level [13 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED] Japanese, English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Indonesian, Thai [WHO IS THIS FOR?] · German learners at any level (A1–C1) · Auditory learners who prefer listening over reading · Busy people who want to study hands-free · Anyone who struggles to remember verb conjugations [KEY FEATURES] · Fully offline — all audio bundled in the app · No ads · No account required · No internet needed after installation

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

Hörverben3 screens
Deutschactiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hörverben at none against Deutschactiv's 2. Deutschactiv's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Deutschactiv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hörverben asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hörverben ships an update every 2 weeks, Deutschactiv monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hörverben versus Deutschactiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHörverbenDeutschactiv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.417 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpunkt.tokyo Inc.Felix Falkowski

In-app purchases

None

Hörverben

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Deutschactiv

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

Questions

Is Hörverben free?
Hörverben is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deutschactiv free?
Deutschactiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hörverben or Deutschactiv have ads?
Neither Hörverben nor Deutschactiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hörverben or Deutschactiv?
Hörverben ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deutschactiv monthly. Most recently, Hörverben was updated on November 9, 2026 and Deutschactiv on November 5, 2026.

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