Wortreise vs Penguin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wortreise
Embark on a German language learning adventure with this app. It offers a structured approach to mastering vocabulary through engaging game modes and daily practice, helping you progress towards fluency.
- Vocabulary organized by levels (A1, A2, B1)
- Flashcards, quizzes, and matching games
- Daily learning reminders
- Progress achievements
- Distraction-free interface
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Start your journey into the German language with Wortreise! Wortreise is a fun and effective app designed to help you learn German vocabulary step by step. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, Wortreise adapts to your level. Features: • Vocabulary organized by levels: A1, A2, and B1 • Multiple game modes: flashcards, quizzes, and matching games • Daily reminders to keep your learning streak alive • Achievements to celebrate your progress • Clean, distraction-free interface Learning a new language takes time — but with Wortreise, every word brings you one step closer to fluency. Start your word journey today!
Penguin
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Penguin is an innovative language and vocabulary learning app that makes mastering new languages fun and effective through interactive games. Key Features: • Personalized Lessons & Words: Custom lessons and vocabulary sets tailored to your personal goals and learning pace. • Learning Through Games: Memorize words effortlessly by playing engaging games designed for active learning. • Audio Voiceovers & Pronunciation: Improve your speaking and listening skills with clear and accurate audio pronunciations for all words. • Scores & Progress Tracking: Aim for high scores in games and track your accomplishments in real-time. • Email Notifications: Stay motivated with daily study reminders and weekly progress reports sent straight to your inbox. Explore the world of words and learn new languages easily with Penguin! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wortreise at none against Penguin's 1. Penguin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Penguin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Wortreise asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wortreise ships an update every 3 weeks, Penguin every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Wortreise | Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yakup Aydin | AYKUT ARSLANTAS |
In-app purchases
Wortreise
No in-app purchases
Penguin
- Penguin Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
