Comparison

GermanLing vs Karteo

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

Head to head
About

GermanLing

Features
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Learn German the way it's actually tested. GermanLing takes you from your very first words to certificate level (A1–C2) with audio-driven lessons, authentic reading and listening, and real writing and speaking practice — with instant AI grading for subscribers. TRAIN THE FOUR EXAM SKILLS • Reading — authentic German texts with comprehension questions at your exact level • Listening — native-speaker dialogues and audio exercises, downloadable for offline practice • Writing — real tasks (emails, letters, essays) corrected in seconds with detailed feedback • Speaking — speak your answer and get a transcription plus feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and grammar A TEACHER'S EYE, INSTANTLY Submit a written or spoken answer and GermanLing grades it against the same criteria examiners use: task completion, grammar and vocabulary, structure, and coherence. You get a score, your strengths, concrete improvements, and a corrected version of your own text — so every practice task teaches you something. ALL SIX LEVELS, ONE APP Structured courses for A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 — vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, and full practice sets, plus mock exams so you can test yourself under real conditions. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Lesson introductions, grammar explanations, and instructions are available with the interface in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Chinese — so you always understand what to do, while the German you practice stays authentic. BUILT FOR DAILY PROGRESS • Daily goals, streaks, and progress tracking to keep you motivated • Offline downloads so you can study anywhere • A clean, focused design with no clutter PLANS • The first 5 chapters of A1 are free, forever. • Subscribe (weekly, monthly or yearly) or buy lifetime access to unlock the full A1–C2 course and AI-graded writing and speaking. • Subscribers get 5 AI writing and 5 AI speaking exercises per day. Start learning for free today and watch your German improve.

About

Karteo

Master German vocabulary and prepare for exams with a comprehensive learning path. Features spaced repetition, diverse exercise types, and natural pronunciation for thousands of words. Includes specialized decks for official certifications.

Highlights
  • Motivating learning path
  • 15,000+ exam words
  • Realistic exam simulation
  • 6 exercise types
  • Natural pronunciation
  • Smart spaced repetition
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Karteo is your German vocabulary trainer, from your first words to passing the exam. Learn the most important German words on a motivating learning path and practise for your exam, now with hundreds of words spoken in a natural voice. NEW: Exam decks for Goethe & telc C1/C2, DSD II and the medical FSP (Fachsprachprüfung for doctors). WHY KARTEO? - Learning path in sets of 25, step by step - 15,000+ exam words: Goethe, telc, ÖSD, TestDaF, DSH & fide (A1 to C2) - Special decks: C1/C2, DSD II and medical FSP (technical term, everyday word and English) - Realistic exam simulation (reading comprehension) - 6 exercise types: flashcards, multiple choice, true/false, writing, listening and speaking - Hundreds of words with natural pronunciation to listen to - Create your own word lists - Smart spaced repetition so you never forget - Progress, streaks, XP and achievements Whether you are a beginner or heading for your exam, Karteo takes you further. Start for free, unlock more with Karteo Pro. German with Kevin SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Karteo Pro is available as a subscription: - Monthly: 2.99 EUR per month - Yearly: 19.99 EUR per year (The one-time "Lifetime" purchase for 39.99 EUR is not a subscription.) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://german-with-kevin-sandbox.web.app/karteo/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

GermanLing and Karteo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GermanLing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days and Karteo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GermanLing ships an update every 2 days, Karteo every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GermanLing versus Karteo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermanLingKarteo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad Zahurul IslamKevin Pinter

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GermanLing

Subscriptions3
  • GermanLing Weekly$1.597 Days
  • GermanLing Monthly$4.991 Month
  • GermanLing Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • German Ling Lifetime$199.99
3 purchases

Karteo

Subscriptions2
  • Karteo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Karteo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Karteo Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is GermanLing free?
GermanLing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Karteo free?
Karteo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GermanLing or Karteo have ads?
Neither GermanLing nor Karteo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GermanLing or Karteo?
GermanLing ships an update every 2 days, and Karteo every 3 days. Most recently, GermanLing was updated on October 31, 2026 and Karteo on October 31, 2026.

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