Reviews of PONS Vocabulary Trainer

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List of user reviews and ratings for PONS Vocabulary Trainer

Total ratings

3.94 (Rating count: 5,928)

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Review summary

Most reviews praise the app as a strong tool for vocabulary learning, with several calling it the best or favourite option and noting a smooth import function and ad-free use. However, recurring issues affect usefulness: repeated login/signup errors ('Oops, something went wrong'), data-migration/mobile sign-in problems, and a clunky UX without tutorials. Users also criticize flashcard workflows (bulk add, skip known words, progress tracking) and pronunciation that plays English rather than German. Support sometimes resolves issues, but reliability remains the main blocker.

Pros

Excellent for vocabulary learning and practice.
Import function is helpful for bringing in word lists.
Free to use and ad-free.
Some users report responsive support that resolves issues.

Cons

Repeated login/signup errors ('Oops, something went wrong') blocking access.
Data migration issues and cross-device sign-in instability (often requiring browser login workaround).
Clunky UX without tutorials or guidance (hard to navigate, small controls).
Flashcard/workflow limitations (cannot bulk add, cannot skip known words, limited progress tracking).
Pronunciation uses English for German (pronunciation language mismatch).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 3.94

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-02	Fj*****	UI has many areas of improvement. there are some complicated steps one must take to do it well.
UI has many areas of improvement. there are some complicated steps one must take to do it well.
2026-02-24	Ak*****	great app exactly what i was looking for. it would be great if example sentences could be generated quickly so that new words can be learned faster.
great app exactly what i was looking for. it would be great if example sentences could be generated quickly so that new words can be learned faster.
2026-02-20	An*****	i cant open an account. it just says "oops. something went wrong". tragic
i cant open an account. it just says "oops. something went wrong". tragic
2025-10-30	Mo*****	After being in contact with the support because I also encountered the "Oops something went wrong"-problem, I was finally able to sign in. However I typically get now stuck in the data migration screen (which did not get solved with reinstalling the app). The only way that I'm able to use the app, is to first sign in in the browser and there click on the vocabulary trainer, so the app open (and works). All of this renders this potential good app fully useless.
After being in contact with the support because I also encountered the "Oops something went wrong"-problem, I was finally able to sign in. However I typically get now stuck in the data migration screen (which did not get solved with reinstalling the app). The only way that I'm able to use the app, is to first sign in in the browser and there click on the vocabulary trainer, so the app open (and works). All of this renders this potential good app fully useless.
2025-09-02	Ph*****	Can't sign up. "Oops something went wrong" What kind of minimal error logging is this? Would love to rate when usable, but well ...
Can't sign up. "Oops something went wrong" What kind of minimal error logging is this? Would love to rate when usable, but well ...
2025-07-25	Fe*****	it's great for practicing vocab but I have some technical issues with the app: - when I add vocab, I can't save and add another. I need to save & exit, add manually and then do the same thing all over again - I can't add or access any study groups and the study group page simply shows an error
it's great for practicing vocab but I have some technical issues with the app: - when I add vocab, I can't save and add another. I need to save & exit, add manually and then do the same thing all over again - I can't add or access any study groups and the study group page simply shows an error
2025-06-06	Sa*****	I keep wanting to sign in and every time (it's been about a hundred) "oops something went wrong". I have tried to reset my password and done, on desktop it works, but on the mobile device it fails to.
I keep wanting to sign in and every time (it's been about a hundred) "oops something went wrong". I have tried to reset my password and done, on desktop it works, but on the mobile device it fails to.
2025-02-12	Sa*****	It only gives pronunciation in English... Not in German. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
It only gives pronunciation in English... Not in German. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
2025-02-02	Ma*****	No flashcards for Spanish
No flashcards for Spanish
2025-01-19	Na*****	The best app for vocabulary learning - would definitely recommend
The best app for vocabulary learning - would definitely recommend