# Learn German vs Learn German

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn German at free with in-app purchases against Learn German's subscription. Learn German also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Learn German's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn German sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn German sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Learn German against 4.7 for Learn German. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 825 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Learn German's written reviews are positive against 93% of Learn German's.

Learn German ships an update every 5 weeks, Learn German every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn German | Learn German |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-language-course/id883116399/reviews)** | [4.7 (825 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-drops/id948404439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 825 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ATi Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/875349954) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-language-course/id883116399)

Master German with daily 5-minute lessons focused on core vocabulary and conversational phrases. This app uses speech recognition for pronunciation practice and offers grammar insights for effective language acquisition.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-minute practice, Core German words and phrases, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Verb conjugations, Leaderboard for competition, Conversational German focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month v2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All WQ v2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All Gift | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months | $47.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months All v2 | $47.99 | per year |
| Learn to describe your family and make introductions in German | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium German Course | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium all Languages Promo | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps learn fast
- 💡 Gamification of language learning
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Variety of learning activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and errors in translations
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Limited free content, requires paid subscription
- 👎 Repetitive, not challenging enough for advanced learners

**Reported bugs**

- Pronunciation not always matching text
- Inability to use own responses in chatbot
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More grammar explanations
- Ability to review past lessons
- Improved speech recognition
- More languages beyond German


### Learn German

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-drops/id948404439)

Learn German vocabulary through engaging mini-games and beautiful illustrations. This app focuses on 5-minute daily sessions, making learning fun and addictive. It emphasizes practical words and the German alphabet, with optional premium features for faster progress.

**Highlights:** Illustrated vocabulary learning, 5-minute daily sessions, Addictive mini-games, Focus on practical words, German alphabet learning, Native speaker pronunciations

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for learning German
- 🚀 Effective repetition and vocabulary building
- 🎨 Visually appealing and interactive
- 💡 Unique learning approach with mini-games
- ⏱️ Convenient 5-minute daily sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Limited free usage time (5 minutes per day)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Lack of grammar and sentence structure lessons
- 🔊 No pronunciation feedback or audio lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with in-app purchases and subscription management

**Requested features**

- Expand free usage time
- Provide grammar and sentence structure lessons
- Add pronunciation feedback and audio lessons
- Implement a review/progress tracking system
- Allow users to create their own vocabulary lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn German free?

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

### Is Learn German free?

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

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

Learn German is rated higher. Learn German averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Learn German averages 4.7 from 825 ratings.

### Do Learn German or Learn German have ads?

Learn German shows ads; Learn German does not.

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

Learn German ships an update every 5 weeks, and Learn German every 9 days. Most recently, Learn German was updated on October 13, 2026 and Learn German on October 13, 2026.

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