Comparison

NomenVerbTrainer vs Hallo Bruno

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

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NomenVerbTrainer

Features
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Master the Most Useful German Noun-Verb Collocations NomenVerbTrainer is a focused vocabulary app for intermediate and advanced learners of German (B1–C1) who want to sound natural and confident. Built around Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen — the noun-verb combinations native speakers use every day — it turns a notoriously tricky area of German grammar into a daily habit. CURATED FOR REAL FLUENCY • 578 hand-picked collocations spanning A2 through C1 • Every card includes example sentences in German with translations • CEFR level labels (A2 / B1 / B2 / C1) and topic categories (Wirtschaft, Politik, Alltag, and more) FREQUENCY-RANKED LEARNING • Cards ranked by real-world frequency — learn the most useful pairs first • Sort the entire deck by frequency in one tap • Top 100 essential collocations earn a gold badge FOUR STUDY MODES • Flashcards — flip cards and self-rate with SM-2 spaced repetition • Typing — actively type the missing verb to lock it in • Multiple Choice — pick the right verb from four tempting options • Translation — read the German and recall the meaning • Mixed mode rotates through all four for variety BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING • Streak tracking with a daily review goal • Achievement badges for milestones (streaks, mastered cards, reviews) • Activity heatmap to visualize your learning history • "Review your mistakes" surface to catch the gaps • Listening mode for hands-free passive review on commutes THOUGHTFUL DETAILS • Dark mode designed for comfortable focused study • Filter by level, category, learning status, or favorites • Build "My Lists" to drill cards you want to group together • Audio pronunciation powered by iOS speech synthesis • Works fully offline — your data stays on your device PERFECT FOR • Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF, and DSH preparation • University German majors and second-language learners • Anyone moving from textbook German to natural-sounding speech • Self-learners building a sustainable daily practice Stop translating word-by-word. Start thinking in collocations — and the German you produce will sound the way Germans actually speak. Designed with love by a learner, for learners.

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Hallo Bruno

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Hallo Bruno teaches the German you'll actually say — at the café, on the tram, at the pharmacy — one real-life situation at a time. No grammar drills, no cartoon gems, no subscription. MEET BRUNO Your bear coach greets you every day with a tip, cheers you through practice, and quizzes you when you're ready. 100 EVERYDAY SITUATIONS From ordering a pretzel to renting a flat: 25 themed units, 1,200+ practical phrases with native-quality audio, pronunciation guides, and word-by-word breakdowns. LEARN BY DOING • Choose, build, and type your way through varied exercises — no two sessions alike • Speak into the mic and get instant, word-by-word feedback on what you said • Play the Scene: act out real dialogues, line by line • Quick Match: pair German and English against the clock • Unit tests with bronze, silver, and gold medals REMEMBER IT FOREVER Smart spaced repetition brings each phrase back right before you'd forget it. Short daily reviews lock phrases into long-term memory. Track your streak, daily XP goal, and your rise from Tourist to Local. YOURS FOREVER One purchase unlocks all 100 situations, every phrase, and all future updates. No subscription. No ads. Works fully offline — learn on the plane to Berlin. Start free with the first unit — At the café, Getting around, Small talk, and Shopping. Bis bald! Terms of Use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/

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NomenVerbTrainer4 screens
Hallo Bruno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NomenVerbTrainer at none against Hallo Bruno's 1. On price, ads, 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. Hallo Bruno sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NomenVerbTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
NomenVerbTrainer versus Hallo Bruno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomenVerbTrainerHallo Bruno
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArisa NemotoKanchalika Kongyong

In-app purchases

None

NomenVerbTrainer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hallo Bruno

One-time1
  • Hallo Bruno$8.99

Questions

Is NomenVerbTrainer free?
NomenVerbTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hallo Bruno free?
Hallo Bruno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NomenVerbTrainer or Hallo Bruno have ads?
Neither NomenVerbTrainer nor Hallo Bruno shows ads.

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