Comparison

German Dictation Practice 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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German Dictation Practice

Features
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Train your German by writing exactly what you hear. Diktando is a dictation trainer that turns listening into active practice: press play, type the sentence, and see word by word what was right, wrong, or missing. Most German apps make you tap multiple-choice answers or watch videos. Diktando uses the classic dictation method instead — you actually listen and write, the single fastest way to lock in spelling, word order, and listening comprehension at the same time. Every mistake is graded down to the word and paired with the correct sentence and an English translation, so each attempt teaches you something. WHAT YOU GET - Five CEFR levels from A1 to C1, so the difficulty grows with you - Themed lessons split into short sentences you transcribe one part at a time - Word-level grading that pinpoints each error in green, red, and orange instead of marking the whole line wrong - Natural text-to-speech with normal and slow playback so you can catch every word - Your choice of German voice and an adjustable speaking rate - The correct sentence, an English translation, and a full transcript at the end of every lesson PERFECT FOR - Beginners building German spelling and listening from A1 - Intermediate learners sharpening word order and comprehension - Exam and course students who need real dictation practice - Commuters and travelers who want to study fully offline WHY NOT JUST LISTEN TO PODCASTS? Passive listening feels productive but rarely fixes spelling or word order. Writing what you hear forces you to notice every article, ending, and umlaut — and instant word-level feedback shows you exactly where to improve. PRIVACY Diktando works completely offline. There are no ads, no accounts, and no tracking. Your answers and your progress stay on your device. FULL ACCESS Diktando Pro unlocks every level, lesson, and dictation, all German voices, and unlimited practice with detailed word-level feedback. Choose the plan that fits you: Weekly, Yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Open a lesson, press play, and write your first German sentence today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

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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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German Dictation Practice4 screens
Hallo Bruno4 screens

Verdict

The call

German Dictation Practice and Hallo Bruno are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. German Dictation Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hallo Bruno sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
German Dictation Practice versus Hallo Bruno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Dictation PracticeHallo Bruno
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamKanchalika Kongyong

In-app purchases

3 purchases

German Dictation Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
1 purchases

Hallo Bruno

One-time1
  • Hallo Bruno$8.99

Questions

Is German Dictation Practice free?
German Dictation Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hallo Bruno free?
Hallo Bruno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do German Dictation Practice or Hallo Bruno have ads?
Neither German Dictation Practice nor Hallo Bruno shows ads.

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