ANTON is one of the biggest learning apps in Germany: it has more than 300,000 ratings in the German App Store, all content is free and ad-free, and according to the provider its exercises range from preschool to the Abitur (the final school exam), aligned with the curricula of the German federal states. It covers many subjects, from math to German to general studies. Gennady is an AI-powered homework app built specifically for primary school children aged 6 to 11: your child scans their real worksheet and the app explains each task step by step in child-friendly language.
The core difference: ANTON offers its own pre-made exercises. It cannot scan or explain worksheets from school. Gennady, in turn, is not a standalone practice program; it needs real tasks to scan. The two apps solve different problems, which is exactly why a closer look is worth it.
Feature comparison
| Criterion | ANTON | Gennady |
|---|---|---|
| Target group / age | According to the provider, preschool to Abitur (final school exam) | Primary school kids, ages 6 to 11 |
| Scans real homework | No, its own exercises only | Yes, worksheet via photo |
| Explains step by step | Its own exercises with instant feedback | Yes, child-friendly and age-adapted |
| Hands out finished solutions | Not applicable: no help with tasks brought home from school | Only on the third try, hints before that |
| Checks the child’s answer | Yes, within its own exercises | Yes, checks the child’s own answer |
| Read-aloud | Yes, translation aid: listen to texts in over 75 languages | Yes, with word-by-word highlighting |
| Languages | Translation aid in over 75 languages | App in 32 languages, explanations in 21 of them |
| Pricing | Content free and ad-free; ANTON-Plus as an annual subscription | 7-day free trial, then a subscription via the App Store |
| Child safety | No ads | No ads; a math question for parents before setup, signing out, deleting the account and redeeming a voucher |
When ANTON is the better fit
If your child should practice on top of school, ANTON is an obvious and free choice. According to the provider, the collection has more than 200,000 exercises, follows the curriculum and covers many subjects. For structured revision before tests or for consolidating basics, you pay nothing for the content.
If budget is tight, ANTON is the clear recommendation: the content costs nothing and there are no ads. The limit is elsewhere: as soon as your child is stuck on a specific task from their school bag, ANTON cannot help, because it simply does not know that task.
When Gennady is the better fit
The typical scenario: your child sits in front of a worksheet in the afternoon and gets stuck. That is exactly what Gennady is built for. The child photographs the sheet, the app recognizes the tasks and explains them in language that matches their age. Gennady explains the method step by step and checks your child’s answer (via voice, text or photo). If the answer is wrong, there are hints first; Gennady shows the correct solution for comparison only on the third try.
For early readers there is a read-aloud feature with word-by-word highlighting, and correct answers earn stars. Good to know: Gennady requires a subscription after the 7-day trial, and Gennady is currently available for iPhone and iPad only. If you are only looking for a free practice program, ANTON is the right choice.
Verdict: not either-or
ANTON and Gennady barely compete with each other; they complement each other. ANTON suits additional practice, independent of the day’s worksheet. Gennady helps when the child is stuck on their own, real homework and needs a child-friendly explanation. Try the combination: ANTON for structured exercises, Gennady for the daily homework situation at the desk.
You can find more context in our big learning app comparison and on the page about worksheet scanning.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ANTON and Gennady at the same time?
Yes, that actually makes sense. ANTON works well for additional curriculum-based practice, Gennady helps with the real homework. The apps barely overlap.
Why is ANTON free and Gennady is not?
According to the provider, all of ANTON’s content is free and ad-free; extra features such as progress reports cost extra. Gennady is financed through a subscription because every scanned task is individually recognized and explained by AI. You can test Gennady free for 7 days, then the subscription runs via the App Store, where you can see the current prices.
Does ANTON explain tasks as well?
ANTON works with its own exercises and gives instant feedback on them. ANTON cannot scan or explain tasks from school worksheets.
Try Gennady free for 7 days
Scan a worksheet, hear a child-friendly explanation, have your child’s own answer checked. Made for primary school kids aged 6 to 11.
