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Üben – Free offline app for drilling German noun articles (der/die/das)

Üben – Free offline app for drilling German noun articles (der/die/das)

by richard_w·Mar 10, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Focused German article driller, but Anki already does spaced repetition for free.

Strengths
  • •Local-first SQLite storage ensures vocabulary data never leaves your device.
  • •SM-2 algorithm tuning focuses specifically on article gender retention.
Weaknesses
  • •Narrow scope limits utility compared to comprehensive tools like Anki.
  • •No social features or broader curriculum beyond article memorization.
Category
Education
Target Audience

German language learners

Similar To

Anki · Duolingo

Post Description

I'm learning German and couldn't find a simple, focused tool for memorizing noun articles. Most apps bury this in a broader curriculum. I wanted something that just drills der/die/das using spaced repetition, works offline with no account required, and lets you add your own vocabulary.

Built with Expo + React Native + SQLite (local-first, no data leaves the device). Available on iOS and Android.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%C3%BCben-german-articles/id67... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.westmorela...

Would love feedback on the SM-2 tuning and whether the daily session length feels right.

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