Comparison

German Dictation Practice vs EarType

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

Head to head
About

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 β€” 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 β€” 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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EarType

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EarType turns listening into a skill you can practice every day. Hear a short audio clip β€” a number, a price, a year, a phone number, or a full sentence β€” then type exactly what you heard. EarType scores your answer and highlights the words or digits you got right and wrong, so you always know what to work on. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Numbers: quantities, prices, years, and phone numbers, generated endlessly at three difficulty levels - Sentences: five everyday topics β€” Daily, Business, Travel, Shopping, and Dining β€” each graded Easy, Medium, and Hard - Ten sets of five questions per level, for short and focused sessions BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Slow playback and repeat, so you can catch every detail - Partial credit on sentences: you see exactly which words matched - Choose your learning language: English, Spanish, or French - Interface available in English and Japanese SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - Works fully offline β€” everything stays on your device - No ads, no account, no tracking - Free to try. A one-time purchase unlocks every set. No subscription. Train your ear a few minutes a day and watch your listening comprehension grow.

Screenshots

German Dictation Practice4 screens
EarType4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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

Both are free to download. German Dictation Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and EarType 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 EarType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Dictation PracticeEarType
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamYoshifumi Sato

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

EarType

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

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

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