# Learn German vs Learn German (Beginners)

The clearest difference is ads: Learn German at none against Learn German (Beginners)'s shown. Learn German also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (539 vs 96). Learn German (Beginners)'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn German sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Learn German (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn German (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German has 539 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Learn German's written reviews are positive against 83% of Learn German (Beginners)'s.

Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn German (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn German | Learn German (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-studycat/id870623264/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-beginners/id1622489523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **539** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## 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


### Learn German (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-beginners/id1622489523)

Learn German from scratch with a comprehensive, offline course. Build vocabulary, practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio. Study at your own pace with interactive exercises and review modes.

**Highlights:** Offline German course, Learn alphabet and build vocabulary, Practice reading, writing, and listening, Native audio recordings, Interactive exercises with images, Review mode for reinforcement, Weekly user rankings

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn German free?

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

### Is Learn German (Beginners) free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn German or Learn German (Beginners)?

Learn German (Beginners) is rated higher. Learn German averages 4.5 out of 5 from 539 ratings, while Learn German (Beginners) averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do Learn German or Learn German (Beginners) have ads?

Learn German (Beginners) shows ads; Learn German does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn German or Learn German (Beginners)?

Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn German (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn German was updated on October 11, 2026 and Learn German (Beginners) on October 14, 2026.

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