Comparison

German Verb Conjugator vs Der Kestner

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

Head to head
About

German Verb Conjugator

Master German verbs with this comprehensive tool. Explore over 1500 verbs across 16 tenses, with audio pronunciations and example sentences. Save favorites, track recent verbs, and export conjugations.

Highlights
  • 1500+ German verbs
  • 16 tenses
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Example sentences
  • Favorite verbs list
  • Recent verbs history
  • Search and filter
Features
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Master German verb conjugations with the most complete reference on the App Store. Search 1500 verbs across 16 tenses — from Präsens to Konjunktiv II — with results available offline. Exact matches always surface first. Audio pronunciation, example sentences, and translations in 14+ languages make it a complete learning tool. KEY FEATURES ● 1500 verbs across 16 tenses — indicative, subjunctive, conditional, imperative, and more ● Audio pronunciation for every conjugation — hear exactly how each verb is pronounced ● Example sentences — see how verbs are used in real-world context ● Powerful search — find any verb instantly, with exact matches shown first ● iCloud sync — save favourites and access them across all your devices ● Favourites & history — bookmark verbs you use often and quickly revisit recent lookups ● Translations in 14+ languages — see translations in your native language ● Export, copy & print — share conjugation tables via email, clipboard, or print ● Works offline — conjugation data is stored on your device ● iPad optimised — full support for iPad including landscape split-screen view ● Regular & irregular verb indicators — quickly see whether a verb follows standard patterns --- This is the free, ad-supported version. Upgrade to German Verbs Pro for an ad-free experience.

About

Der Kestner

This app is a comprehensive dictionary for German Sign Language (DGS), offering over 29,000 terms and 400 sign videos. It includes learning tools, custom list creation, and image editing for educational materials. Accessible across devices with regular updates.

Highlights
  • Extensive DGS vocabulary with over 29,000 terms
  • 400+ sign language videos
  • Vocabulary trainer and custom list creation
  • Image editor for creating educational materials
  • Search and filter functions
  • Cross-device accessibility (app and web)
Features
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Willkommen beim Kestner, dem Wörterbuch der Deutschen Gebärdensprache (DGS)! Mit über 29.000 verschiedenen Begriffen und 400 DGS-Sätzen als Gebärdenvideo begleitet dich der Kestner und hilft dir dabei, dich in nahezu jeder Situation mit Gebärden auszudrücken. Dieses weltweit größte Wörterbuch der DGS bietet nicht nur einen umfassenden Wortschatz, sondern auch eine Vielzahl von hilfreichen Funktionen, die dir ein besseres Verständnis und eine leichtere Kommunikation in der Deutschen Gebärdensprache ermöglichen. Lerne in einem umfangreichen Vokabeltrainer spielerisch die Deutsche Gebärdensprache kennen, erstelle und teile eigene Gebärdenlisten und schaffe dir Merkhilfen und Arbeitsblätter. So wird Gebärden lernen einfach und effektiv! Die Gebärden im Kestner sind in über 100 Rubriken gegliedert. Eine Suchfunktion und viele Filter erleichtern dir das Finden der Gebärdenvideos. Falls ein gesuchter Begriff nicht als Gebärde im Kestner enthalten ist, werden dir Synonyme Gebärden vorgeschlagen. Zu über 3500 Begriffen zeigt dir der Kestner zusätzlich vorgefertigte Gebärdenbilder mit Bewegungspfeilen. Durch einen integrierten Bild-Editor kannst du direkt im Kestner Standbilder der Gebärdenvideos erstellen und diese mit Pfeilen und vielen verschiedenen Elementen aufbereiten. Die Gebärdenbilder kannst du dann in Druckvorlagen einfügen und so mit dem Kestner Arbeitsblätter und Unterrichtsmaterialien erstellen. In Gebärdenbildern und Druckvorlagen kannst du die ca. 3500 Symbolbilder der Mulberry Symbolsammlung einfügen. Die Gebärdenbilder und Druckvorlagen kannst du ausdrucken oder herunterladen. Den Kestner kannst du mit deinen persönlichen Login-Daten auf allen Geräten als App und Web-Version nutzen. Durch regelmäßige Updates und Aktualisierungen bleibt der Kestner immer auf dem neuesten Stand. Lade dir den Kestner noch heute als App herunter und registriere dich kostenlos und unverbindlich. Unsere Demo-Version bietet dir Zugriff auf über 300 Gebärden, die es kaum erwarten können, von dir gebärdet zu werden! Wir wünschen dir tolle Erfahrungen beim Entdecken des Kestners und einer der schönsten Sprachen der Welt! Herzlichst dein Verlag Karin Kestner -------------------------------- Impressum: https://www.kestner.app/privacy/imprint Datenschutz / privacy policy: https://www.kestner.app/privacy AGB: https://www.kestner.app/privacy/agb Namensnennung: https://www.kestner.app/third-party Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

German Verb Conjugator4 screens
Der Kestner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: German Verb Conjugator at none against Der Kestner's 9. German Verb Conjugator also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 73%). Der Kestner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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. Der Kestner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. German Verb Conjugator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
German Verb Conjugator versus Der Kestner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Verb ConjugatorDer Kestner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan TiptonVerlag Karin Kestner GmbH

Customer experience

German Verb Conjugator

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.8%

Der Kestner

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

German Verb Conjugator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search used to work.
  • Error with the November update !
  • So useful then some bug kicked in 😒

Requested features

7 requests
  • If the app defines the verbs need Akkusativ or dative , it would be an advantage
  • It would be even more helpful if there was an example of each tense next to the label
  • There are still many important verbs that should be added to this app
  • I would say that there are still some separable verbs missing that are quite key
  • It would be good to be able to sort by strong/weak, separable and inseparable and verbs which take sein as auxiliary, and by most common
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  • Also if the was an abbreviated view showing eg geben/gibt/gab/gegeben, that would be very useful
  • I hope see favorite verb list in next update

Der Kestner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

German Verb Conjugator

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Der Kestner

Subscriptions8
  • Basis2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium$6.991 Month
  • Für Familien$11.991 Month
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  • Veraltetes Abo$14.991 Month
  • Stufe 5$39.991 Month
  • Basis$44.901 Year
  • Premium$69.901 Year
  • Für Familien$119.991 Year

Questions

Is German Verb Conjugator free?
German Verb Conjugator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Der Kestner free?
Der Kestner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do German Verb Conjugator or Der Kestner have ads?
German Verb Conjugator shows ads; Der Kestner does not.
Which is updated more often, German Verb Conjugator or Der Kestner?
German Verb Conjugator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Der Kestner every 3 weeks. Most recently, German Verb Conjugator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Der Kestner on September 11, 2026.

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