German Games
    iOS AppFor iPhone & iPad

    The German Learning App That Feels Like a Game

    A free app to learn German on your iPhone. Swipe-driven games, two-minute rounds, six games at launch with new ones added all the time. Practice der/die/das, vocabulary, numbers, and verb conjugations the way you actually use your phone.

    Download on theApp StoreSee what's inside

    Free to try. Premium unlocks all games and Goethe content.

    Article Blitz Swipe game showing the German noun Straße with der/das/die options
    6
    Games at Launch
    A1 + A2
    Goethe Aligned
    320+
    Audio Words
    More
    Always Coming

    Why it's one of the best free apps to learn German

    Built for the way phones actually get used: short, focused sessions, swipe input, audio pronunciations, and daily streaks.

    Swipe to play

    Swipe left, right, and up to answer. Quick, tactile gestures turn drills into something that feels like a game, not a quiz.

    Two-minute sessions

    Designed for the moments you would normally scroll. Open the app, finish a round, close it, you just learned something.

    Audio pronunciations

    Hear German pronunciations for every Goethe A1 and A2 word so you build the right sound, not just the spelling, from day one.

    Daily streaks

    Lightweight progress tracking and streaks that nudge you back without nagging. Practice short, practice often.

    What's inside

    Six games at launch, and always growing

    Articles, vocabulary, numbers, and verbs, each with their own dedicated game and recap. New games are added all the time and Premium gets every one as it lands.

    Article Blitz Swipe game with the word Straße
    Article Blitz

    A der, die, das app that finally clicks

    Swipe left for der, right for die, up for das. The swipe gestures turn drilling article gender into something that feels like flipping through a deck, not answering a quiz.

    Guess German Noun game with the word die Kleidung
    Guess the Noun

    A German vocabulary app for everyday words

    Multiple choice rounds drilled around the most common Goethe A1 and A2 nouns, so the words you actually need stick first.

    German Number Tap game with the word vierhundertzweiundvierzig
    Number Tap

    Crack German numbers

    Read the spelled-out number, tap the digits. Train the part that always trips beginners up.

    Goethe A1 Nouns flashcard showing der Preis
    Flashcards

    A German flashcards app with spaced repetition

    Curated Goethe A1 and A2 decks with German ↔ English flip, plurals, and Hard / Good / Easy rating to grow your retention curve.

    Goethe A1 Nouns word list with das Gespräch and das Getränk highlighted
    Word Lists

    Full Goethe word lists

    Browse the official Goethe vocabulary with plurals and translations. Read aloud or jump straight into flashcard practice.

    Goethe A1 & A2 from day one

    Every game and flashcard deck pulls from the official Goethe-Institut A1 and A2 word lists. If you are preparing for the Start Deutsch 1 or A2 exams, you are practicing the right words from the very first round.

    Inside the app you will find:

    • Goethe A1 nouns, verbs, and adjectives
    • Goethe A2 nouns, verbs, and adjectives
    • Plurals and articles for every noun
    • Most common 50 verbs
    • Trennbare (separable) verbs
    • Modal verbs and irregular verbs

    More levels (B1 and beyond) are on the roadmap. The shared word library means new content drops to web and mobile at the same time.

    Six games at launch, and always growing

    Flashcards are great, but they are not the only thing your brain needs. The app launches with six game types and new ones get added all the time, so you stay engaged and exercise different skills:

    • Article Blitz Swipe (der / die / das)
    • Guess the German Noun (multiple choice)
    • German Number Tap (listen and type)
    • Verb conjugation challenges
    • True or False noun checks
    • Spaced-repetition flashcards

    Each game has a quick round mode and a recap screen so you always know what you got wrong and can replay the same words again. Premium subscribers get every new game automatically as it lands.

    Built for absolute beginners

    You do not need any prior German to start. Everything is in plain English, and the app eases you in with the simplest words first.

    Designed around how beginners actually learn:

    • No prior German required
    • Learn at your own pace
    • Clear, simple interface
    • Instant feedback after every round

    Whether you are preparing for an exam, planning a move to Germany, Switzerland, or Austria, or just curious about the language, the app makes the first step fun and engaging.

    Free to try

    Try the games first. Pay only when you are hooked.

    Sample every game type for free. Unlock all Goethe A1 and A2 content, every game, and unlimited rounds with one Premium subscription, managed entirely by your App Store account.

    Download on theApp StoreOr keep playing on the web

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this a free app to learn German?
    Yes. The app is free to download and you can try every game type before deciding. A Premium subscription unlocks all games and the full Goethe A1 and A2 word lists.
    Is this a good German app for beginners?
    Yes. You do not need any prior German. The app starts with the simplest A1 nouns and articles, gives instant feedback after every round, and only adds complexity once you are ready.
    How is this different from Duolingo or Babbel?
    Duolingo and Babbel teach a structured course. German Games is built around quick, focused practice on the exact things English speakers struggle with: der/die/das, plurals, numbers, and verb conjugations. Use it alongside any other app, or on its own to drill the parts that never quite stick.
    How many games are there, and are new ones coming?
    Six games are available at launch. New games are added all the time, and Premium subscribers get every new game automatically as soon as it lands.
    Do I need an account?
    You can play right away without signing in. Creating a free account lets you sync progress, scores, and streaks across devices, and use the same login on the website.
    How is the mobile app different from the website?
    The website is great on a laptop with a keyboard. The iOS app is built for one-handed phone use, with swipe gestures, haptic feedback, audio pronunciations, daily streaks, and content that is cached for quick sessions on the go.
    Which CEFR levels are covered?
    Goethe A1 and A2 are fully covered today. B1 is on the roadmap. The shared word library means new levels show up on web and mobile at the same time.
    Is my progress synced with the website?
    Yes. Use the same email on web and mobile and your scores, streaks, and flashcard ratings stay in sync.

    Ready to lernen?

    Download German Games and turn the next two minutes into a German lesson.

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