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DER DIE DAS (Painfree German)
An iOS, Android and web app for learning German noun genders with FSRS flashcards, eight mini-games and live 1v1 duels.
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iOS app v4.2.0 released 2026-09-02 (first release 2026-05-26), seller Fabian Grimme (App Store lookup). (checked 2026-10-25)
In Language learning apps
Where it stands apart
- Which shared standard or format does it mainly build on? the FSRS scheduler (10% of 20 others)
- Which learning method does the maker put first? spaced repetition flashcards (5% of 20 others)
- Does it use game mechanics (streaks, hearts, XP, leaderboards, mini-games)? yes, they are central (6% of 16 others)
- What is the main way you use it? phone app (15% of 20 others)
What it shares with most of the community
- Is it actively maintained? active (85% of 20 others)
- How is the main thing licensed? proprietary or closed source (60% of 20 others)
- Who is it for? non-developers (85% of 20 others)
- How many languages can you learn with it? If it works with content in any language, pick 'any language'. one language (58% of 19 others)
Not documented
The public sources we read don't say:
- Do you need an account to use it?
- Where is your learning progress kept?
Nearest neighbors
- SoundNativ 75% of 12 shared answers match
- MandarinClips 67% of 12 shared answers match
- Duolingo (reference, contrast) 62% of 13 shared answers match
Every answer
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Is it actively maintained? | active | source 2026-10-26 |
| How is the main thing licensed? | proprietary or closed source | source 2026-10-26 |
| How is it mainly sustained? | individual with revenue (paid app, tier, ads, or donations) Ads in the free version; Pro subscription. Seller is an individual. | source 2026-10-26 |
| Can it run entirely on your own device or infrastructure, without the maker's servers? | no, it needs the maker's servers | source 2026-10-26 |
| Do you need an account to use it? | Not documented | source 2026-10-26 |
| Who is it for? | non-developers | source 2026-10-26 |
| Which shared standard or format does it mainly build on? | stands apart the FSRS scheduler FSRS flashcards are the core; telc levels secondary. | source 2026-10-26 |
| Which learning method does the maker put first? | stands apart spaced repetition flashcards | source 2026-10-26 |
| What does AI do in the product? | AI only assists (translation, lookups, transcription, or grading) AI lookup when adding custom nouns. | source 2026-10-26 |
| How many languages can you learn with it? If it works with content in any language, pick 'any language'. | one language German; interface in 17 languages. | source 2026-10-26 |
| Where does the material you learn from mainly come from? | a library written or curated by people (the maker, teachers, or a community) | source 2026-10-26 |
| How does a learner pay? | free tier plus a subscription Pro removes ads and unlocks levels. | source 2026-10-26 |
| Does it use game mechanics (streaks, hearts, XP, leaderboards, mini-games)? | stands apart yes, they are central Eight solo games and real-time duels. | source 2026-10-26 |
| Where is your learning progress kept? | Not documented | source 2026-10-26 |
| What is the main way you use it? | stands apart phone app iOS, Android and web from one codebase. | source 2026-10-26 |
Sources
This page was derived from:
- Web page · apps.apple.com/us/app/der-die-das-learn-german/id6760033263 · collected 2026-10-26
- Web page · painfree-german.com/ · read 2026-10-25
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