Learn German: Word Story
Niyazi Erdogan Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Learn German: Word Story is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Niyazi Erdogan. Requires iOS 18.2. Updated August 29, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 122 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 29
- 2026 · v1.4.0
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About Learn German: Word Story
Learn German words that actually stick. Most German vocabulary slips away because you memorize it like a phone number. WordStory takes a different path: every word comes with its own short, funny story that links the word's sound to its meaning — so your brain has something vivid to hold on to. "sein" sounds like "sign". "ich" sounds like "ick". Once you've laughed at the story, the word is yours. WHY IT WORKS • Mnemonic stories: A hilarious mini-story and memorable illustration for every single word. • Sound-alike memory hooks: Words are tied to familiar English sounds, so pronunciation sticks too. • Articles included: Every noun is taught as der/die/das + word in one chunk — no separate gender drills needed. • Audio for every word: Hear correct native-style pronunciation whenever you want. HOW YOU LEARN • Swipe to memorize: Flick right when a word sticks, left to see it again later. It feels like a game. • Smart review sessions: Words you're less sure about resurface until they're solid. • Active recall quizzes: Test yourself on recent and mastered words to lock them into long-term memory. • Track your journey: Daily goals, streaks, stats, milestones, and home screen widgets keep you motivated. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE • No account needed: Open the app and start learning immediately. • Free starter lessons: Try WordStory before paying anything. • 1000+ German words and counting — with regular content updates. • Works offline: Learn on the train, in a plane, anywhere. • Dark mode, iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple silicon) support. • A friendly mascot guides you through tutorials and celebrates every milestone. WHO IS IT FOR? Beginners and intermediate learners (A1–B1) who want to build practical German vocabulary that survives real conversations — perfect if you're preparing for a trip, a course, or just love the language. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to the full 1000+ word library, or start free today. Terms of use: https://wordstory.app/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://wordstory.app/privacy
What’s new
Version 1.4.0 · Updated August 29, 2026
Pay once for unlimited daily learning with Lifetime, or keep a monthly or annual plan. Same mnemonic stories that make German words stick — now with a pay-once option.
App privacy
The developer, Niyazi Erdogan, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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