# Learn German vs EWA

The clearest difference is ads: Learn German at none against EWA's shown. Learn German also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). EWA's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 539) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn German sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 539, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Learn German's written reviews are positive against 75% of EWA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, EWA weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn German | EWA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-studycat/id870623264/reviews) | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 539 | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 232 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-studycat/id870623264)

This app offers interactive games and activities designed to teach children German through virtual language immersion. It focuses on everyday language, speaking challenges, and pronunciation, with lessons developed by early-education experts. The app is safe for kids, ad-free, and supports offline learning.

**Highlights:** Virtual language immersion, Interactive games and activities, Everyday language lessons, Speaking challenges, Ad-free and safe for kids, Offline learning support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn German | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn German | $59.99 | per year |
| Numbers Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eight Lesson Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and fun game-based learning format
- 👶 Excellent for young children (ages 3-8)
- 🎯 Effective vocabulary retention through repetition
- 🗣️ Clear pronunciation with human voices
- 🎨 Well-designed graphics and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($24.49/month mentioned)
- 📚 Limited content - runs out quickly (1 month for young learners)
- 🔊 Pronunciation sometimes sounds computer-generated
- ⚠️ Allows progression without mastery
- 😴 Too simplistic for older children (7+)

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches preventing progression in certain exercises
- Gender errors in vocabulary (e.g., 'der Hase' marked as 'die Hase')
- Microphone/voice recognition issues
- Spelling exercise instructions unclear or missing
- Unresponsive developer support for reported issues

**Requested features**

- More lessons and content to extend learning duration
- Italian language version
- Verb and sentence structure lessons
- Lower subscription pricing or bundle with other Studycat languages
- More challenging difficulty levels for older children


### EWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master English, Spanish, or French with this app. Read books with instant translations, practice speaking with TV characters, and use flashcards to build vocabulary. Learn at your own pace with engaging games and dialogues.

**Highlights:** Books with real-time translation, Speaking courses with TV characters, Everyday dialogues, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Language learning games, Vocabulary building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One-Month EWA Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| One-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One-Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🎬 Engaging movie/TV clips
- 🎓 Helpful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 🤩 Entertaining and interactive learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and definitions
- 🤔 Lack of advanced content for intermediate/experienced learners
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor pronunciation from text-to-speech
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Incorrect or missing translations in books and lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options beyond English and Spanish
- Improve translation accuracy and provide context-based definitions
- Offer more advanced content and customization options
- Integrate speech recognition for speaking practice
- Improve app stability and reduce technical issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn German free?

Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EWA free?

EWA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn German or EWA?

EWA is rated higher. Learn German averages 4.5 out of 5 from 539 ratings, while EWA averages 4.7 from 196K ratings.

### Do Learn German or EWA have ads?

EWA shows ads; Learn German does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn German or EWA?

Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, and EWA weekly. Most recently, Learn German was updated on September 24, 2026 and EWA on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*