Ultralingua German-English App Reviews

The Collins German English dictionary and verbs for 29.99 is the same app as this one, same dict same version. Havent used this one yet but wanted to give the heads up on the price. Unfortunately iTunes wont let me review the other app to warn shoppers there.

Im not sure the exact relationship between the "Ultralingua" and "Collins" brands, but I bought this before I realized that there is in fact a "Collins" brand *unabridged* German dictionary available in the iTunes store ($34.99). While this dictionary is certainly good, its not as complete. In particular, finding expressions is not as easy. I also miss the bookmarking feature. One good thing about this one is the standard use of the pinch-to-zoom (something those of us with not-so-perfect eyesight always appreciate). The animation when you change translation direction is also kind of cool to watch. ;)

Im really quite dissatisfied with this dictionary. No book marking feature, annoying interface, no etymology, no pronunciation feature - wish I knew how to find something better...

I lived in Vienna for half a year for school and this app. helped me a lot. I loved the conjugation feature with all the different tenses. Helped me get through german class! I also loved that it didnt have to be online to get the translation. It was also great for the grocery store. Thanks!!!

This is not a scholarly dictionary. Half the words I look up arent there. Get Pons instead.

I am in my third yr learning German. This is one of two dictionary apps I have relied on consistently. The great strength of this one is the conjugation tables. Word usage examples are helpful.

I also have the Spanish & French dictionaries from Ultralingua, and cant believe that with this update, the landscape mode is gone from all three. Frankly Id much rather do without the latest improvements but at least be able to use this on my iPad. The worst part about it is that even in portrait mode, when you try to enter any text for search, the keyboard that pops up is in… landscape mode, which blocks the field where youre supposed to enter the text. Thus rendering this app TOTALLY useless. Please fix this PRONTO!

The iPad rotation bug introduced in 1.5.3 has been fixed (at least for me) in 1.5.4. Back to five stars.

Some of the German words it doesnt have are incredibly common, so its pretty useless: Rinnstein, Gulli, verhunzend, Klappsmühle, Zecke, mickrig, motzen - its a looooong list.

I have three Ultralingua dictionaries: Italian, French, now German. Even if one knows a language fairly well it is easy to blank out on a word, or gender, or verb declension. All these dictionaries, within the limits of an IPhones memory, are useful and impressive. German being my weakest language it is nice that this is the best of them all. Generous usage notes--"pick" as "choice" nicely differentiated from tool--the Italian and French are less good about this. Excellent verb section_ a pure extra in a dictionary. Very good coverage--even gives "loipe" as "langlauf"--cross country skiing. Bravo!

The Collins Ultralingua dictionary content and new user interface overall is good. The one major, major minus - They need to bring back more easily identifiable icons. The flags worked really well for quick easy access to the right dictionary. Can barely discern the difference now. Also, Do not bother to download the Ultralingua bookshelf. It is just a marketing tool for Ultralinguas benefit not their users. It forces an extra click to get to the dictionary you need while presenting you with needless commercials and social media options.

I have been using these dictionaries on my ipad (in German and Italian) for at least 3 years and this update is just horrible. The new format gives little information on a page so it takes much, much longer to find what you are seeking and then to get the conjugations, etc. the conjugations are far less legible than they used to be. I hate this update and wish that I could get the old format back. Why would they go backwards?????

I gave the previous version 5 stars. However, this update is not near as good. PLEASE bring back the old format. Much more user friendly.

I love this app, and it works great for what I need it to do, but the old version update seemed a bit easier to use.

But its not a substitute for Cassels. a little quirky at times.

My fault. I didnt notice b4 I purchased That I would NOt get help with pronunciation. Thats true for my Espan~ol App also. Otherwise ok. But not ok with me S L L

This app is quick and easy to use. Thus far, every word that has been needed, has been listed. The interface is clean and easy to use. Verb conjugations are available. Simply, it is one of the best purchases that I have ever made from the iTunes Store. Suggestion: Voice-to-text input would be nice.

Having used Ultra Lingua for many years, it has proved its reliability and seen me through multiple trips abroad and several foreign-language novels. It is the app that never leaves my phone!

Many useful definitions. Allows the user to search, using any form of the verb.

When I lived in German for a year this was my go to dictionary since it was always available when I had internet access or not. While cheaper or free English-German dictionaries are available this is definitely worth the money