Comparison

Learn German vs Learn German Words Goospeak

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

Head to head
About

Learn German

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
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From the award-winning creators of Studycat for Schools, comes Learn German! The #1 way for kids to learn Deutsch! From preschool and beyond, Learn German by Studycat inspires children's innate love of learning with interactive games and activities. Our bite-sized lessons will keep your child motivated while they discover a new language and build bilingual skills for a lifetime! WHY STUDYCAT? • Learn German, in German. All our activities focus on virtual language immersion, which means your child won't be hearing any English, only German! This might be confusing at first, but trust us, it's the best way to learn. • Everyday Language. Our lessons teach words and expressions that kids can apply in their everyday lives, so they can get a head start developing their bilingual abilities. • Get Talking Fast. With our interactive speaking challenges, kids will be encouraged to speak entire words and phrases on their own! The earlier kids start their language-learning journey, the more likely they are to reach proficiency quickly. • Vocal Variety. Our characters' voices use different tones, expressions, and accents so that kids can pick up on the subtleties of pronunciation from different speakers. • Designed by Experts. All our activities are designed by language and early-education experts. Thoughtfully developed lessons will build your child's confidence with every step. • Learner Profiles (coming soon). Create up to four personalized profiles for different family members, allowing tailored learning paths and individual progress tracking. • Safe for Kids & Ad-Free. Parents can rest easy knowing that there are no pesky ads to distract children from their learning. All content is appropriate for ages 3 and up. • Offline Learning. On a plane, at a restaurant, or in a park? No problem! Learn German by Studycat is available for both online and offline use. WHAT ARE PARENTS SAYING? “As a parent trying to raise bilingual children at home, Studycat is a helpful app to start them off and create excitement about the language.” — Fluent in 3 Months “Everything has been thought out carefully and the games and activities are really engaging.” — Bilingual Kidspot “The concept is so simple but extremely effective. I even found myself learning at the same time.” — Bump, Baby & You -- If you like Learn German by Studycat, try it out for 7 days free! Empower your child to learn like never before, and get extras like printable worksheets. If you choose to subscribe, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://studycat.com/about/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://studycat.com/about/terms-of-use/

About

Learn German Words Goospeak

Master German through immersive real-life scenarios, cultural insights, and structured lessons. Practice pronunciation, read adapted books, and build vocabulary from beginner to advanced levels. Engage in interactive exercises and dialogues to gain confidence in everyday communication.

Highlights
  • Game mode with character development
  • Dictionaries by level and topic (A1-B2)
  • Interactive flashcards with audio
  • Pronunciation practice for real-life situations
  • Adapted books with cultural insights
  • Personalized vocabulary review
  • User chats for practice
Features
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Learn German through real-life situations, German culture, and step-by-step learning. Goospeak helps you study gradually: from your first words and basic topics to pronunciation practice, adapted books, and discovering everyday life in Germany. In the app, you learn words, practice pronunciation, take tests, read adapted books, and use phrases for everyday situations. App features: — Path to Germany — a game mode with character development Help a character who moved to Germany learn the language and adapt to a new life. Learning is built around dictionaries: you follow topics in a logical order — from basic words to more advanced vocabulary related to travel, work, communication, traditions, and everyday life in Germany. By learning words, the character earns coins and unlocks new stages of the journey. — Dictionaries by level and topic ・Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2. ・Topics include subtopics such as “Food,” “Travel,” “Traditions,” and more. ・Each word includes transcription, translation, and German audio. ・After studying a dictionary, you can take a test to check yourself and reinforce what you have learned. — Tests to reinforce vocabulary Check how well you remember new words, review difficult topics, and move forward with confidence. — Learning with flashcards ・Study words with interactive flashcards. ・Transcription helps you master German pronunciation. ・Translation and context make words easier to understand and remember. ・Each flashcard includes audio with German pronunciation. — Pronunciation practice for real-life situations Practice speaking in everyday places: a shop, taxi, airport, restaurant, elevator, hospital, bank, police station, and more. Each dialogue includes useful phrases with translation and audio. You speak, and the app checks your pronunciation to help you sound more confident. Topics are divided by level and updated regularly. — Chats Chat with other users, ask questions, discuss topics, and practice in live conversations. Chats make learning more dynamic and help you find people for shared practice. — Adapted books in German ・Books are divided by level: A1, A2, B1, B2. ・They introduce you not only to the language, but also to German culture, landmarks, and history. ・After some books, you can take a test to check your understanding. — Personal dictionary ・Create your own dictionary from the words you have studied. ・Return to them anytime for review. WHY CHOOSE GOOSPEAK? ・German: learn the language spoken in Germany. ・Path to Germany: a game mode with a character and step-by-step dictionary learning. ・Cultural immersion: discover traditions, history, cuisine, and everyday life. ・Interactive learning: study words, take tests, practice pronunciation, and apply your knowledge. ・Many materials: dictionaries, flashcards, dialogues, books, tests, chats, and a personal dictionary in one app. ・German audio for words and phrases. ・Suitable for beginners and continuing learners. Discover Germany through its language! Download Goospeak and begin your journey into German. Learn words, practice pronunciation, take tests, read books, and help your character go from the first steps after moving to a confident life in Germany. Enjoy German culture, traditions, historic cities, castles, museums, local food, and everyday life. Let language learning become an exciting journey! Detailed information about the terms of use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Learn German4 screens
Learn German Words Goospeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn German Words Goospeak at 5.0 against Learn German's 4.5. Learn German's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Learn German sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Learn German Words Goospeak sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn German Words Goospeak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German has 550 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn German Words Goospeak weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn German versus Learn German Words Goospeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn GermanLearn German Words Goospeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (550 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings550 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB155 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStudycat LimitedAleksandr Saksonov

Customer experience

Learn German

All ratings549 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative10.9%

Learn German Words Goospeak

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Learn German

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Additional free levels beyond daily game
  • Native speaker voices instead of computer-generated
  • Require correct answers before earning stars
  • More comprehensive vocabulary coverage

Learn German Words Goospeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Learn German

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Learn German7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Learn German7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Eight Lesson Pack$12.99
4 purchases

Learn German Words Goospeak

Subscriptions4
  • Goospeak Plus 1 month$7.991 Month
  • Goospeak Plus 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Goospeak Plus 1 year$49.991 Year
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  • Goospeak Plus 1 year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn German free?
Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn German Words Goospeak free?
Learn German Words Goospeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn German or Learn German Words Goospeak?
Learn German Words Goospeak is rated higher. Learn German averages 4.5 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Learn German Words Goospeak averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn German or Learn German Words Goospeak have ads?
Neither Learn German nor Learn German Words Goospeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn German or Learn German Words Goospeak?
Learn German ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn German Words Goospeak weekly. Most recently, Learn German was updated on November 3, 2026 and Learn German Words Goospeak on October 30, 2026.

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