Comparison

Learn Dutch Speak vs DutchUp

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

Head to head
About

Learn Dutch Speak

Features
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Learn Dutch Speak is a structured daily app that makes it easier to pick up Dutch vocabulary, phrases, and listening skills one step at a time. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen what you already know, the app gives you a clear routine so you're never left wondering what to study next. The daily word learning plan is at the heart of the experience. Each day you get a focused set of Dutch words to work through in short, manageable sessions. You study them step by step, practice with related phrases, and complete the plan to keep your streak going. It's a simple, consistent way to learn Dutch words every single day without feeling overwhelmed. What's inside the app: Home Dashboard - See your daily plan, active streak, and weekly activity at a glance so you always know where you stand. Daily Word Plan - A guided routine that tells you exactly what to study. You get a small set of words each day, work through them in order, and finish with a sense of real progress. Words Module - Study with flashcards, image-to-word matching, quizzes, example sentences, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Then reinforce what you learned with typing, dictation, listening-based quizzes, and production practice. Phrasebook Module - Browse phrases organized by category, listen to them in context, take listening quizzes, and practice phrase dictation. It covers 30 categories so you can learn to speak Dutch across a wide range of everyday situations. Recall Module - Spaced repetition (SRS) review keeps Dutch vocabulary fresh over time by surfacing words right when you're about to forget them. Statistics - Track your study sessions and overall progress so you can see how far you've come. Offline Support - Core content is available offline so you can keep studying even without a connection. The app is built around one core idea: give you a clear answer to "what should I study today?" instead of leaving you to figure it out on your own. That daily structure is what helps Dutch vocabulary actually stick. If you want to teach yourself Dutch words, build real listening skills, and practice speaking Dutch phrases in a way that fits into a normal day, this app was designed with exactly that in mind. Free vs. Premium: The free plan gives you full access to the Home dashboard, the Daily Vocabulary Learning module, standard Words exercises, the basic Phrasebook listening stream with 5 sentences per category across 30 categories, SRS review, and progress tracking in Stats. Upgrading to Premium unlocks advanced Words tools including Weak Spot, Speed Test, and Matching, expands the Phrasebook to 100 sentences per category, and adds Sentence Search, Sentence Review, and Listening Lab for deeper, faster practice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/language/privacy-policy.html

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DutchUp

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DutchUp helps you practice spoken Dutch for daily life, work, school, appointments, and exam preparation. Choose your level from A0 to C1, speak out loud, see your transcript, and get clear feedback on your answer. Practice short everyday situations, repeat useful phrases with Dutch audio, build vocabulary, and review grammar patterns that help you speak with more confidence. DutchUp includes: • Speaking practice for A0-C1 levels • Real-life Dutch situations for expat life • Repeat-after-me practice with Dutch audio • Live speech recognition transcript • Feedback with corrected answers, weak words, and accuracy • Vocabulary practice by level and lesson • Grammar examples with playable Dutch audio • Progress tracking and weak-word review • Inburgering-style speaking exam practice • Two-part exam tasks with hints and session reports • Daily practice reminders Start with included free practice, including A0 and A1 exam-style tasks. Full Access unlocks the full exam section, unlimited checked speaking answers, more A2 content, and B1-C1 grammar and vocabulary. DutchUp is designed for learners who want practical Dutch they can actually say: at the gemeente, in shops, at work, in school conversations, during appointments, and in everyday small talk. Note: DutchUp is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with any official exam provider or government institution.

Screenshots

Learn Dutch Speak4 screens
DutchUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DutchUp at 4 against Learn Dutch Speak's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Dutch Speak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DutchUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Dutch Speak ships an update every 3 weeks, DutchUp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Learn Dutch Speak versus DutchUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Dutch SpeakDutchUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB330 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHMET DOGANNorixis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Dutch Speak

Subscriptions2
  • Learn Dutch Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Dutch Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Dutch Lifetime$34.99
1 purchases

DutchUp

One-time1
  • DutchUp Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Learn Dutch Speak free?
Learn Dutch Speak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DutchUp free?
DutchUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Dutch Speak or DutchUp have ads?
Neither Learn Dutch Speak nor DutchUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Dutch Speak or DutchUp?
Learn Dutch Speak ships an update every 3 weeks, and DutchUp every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn Dutch Speak was updated on September 10, 2026 and DutchUp on September 13, 2026.

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