# Learn German vs German Learning for Beginners

The clearest difference is rating: German Learning for Beginners at 5.0 against Learn German's 4.5. German Learning for Beginners also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Learn German's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (539 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn German sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and German Learning for Beginners sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

German Learning for Beginners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German has 539 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of German Learning for Beginners's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn German | German Learning for Beginners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-studycat/id870623264/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-learning-for-beginners/id6753787057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **539** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Vinh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227444688) |

## 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


### German Learning for Beginners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-learning-for-beginners/id6753787057)

Master everyday German with interactive lessons, real-life dialogues, and instant speaking feedback. This app makes learning natural, fast, and fun for travel, study, or relocation.

**Highlights:** Instant speaking feedback, Smart review system, Beginner-friendly lessons, Real-life dialogues, Practical phrases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Premium | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn German free?

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

### Is German Learning for Beginners free?

German Learning for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn German or German Learning for Beginners?

German Learning for Beginners is rated higher. Learn German averages 4.5 out of 5 from 539 ratings, while German Learning for Beginners averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Learn German or German Learning for Beginners have ads?

German Learning for Beginners shows ads; Learn German does not.

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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.*