Gennady vs ANTON: The Honest Comparison
ANTON is one of the best-known learning apps in Germany: completely free, ad-free thanks to institutional funding, and packed with a huge curriculum-aligned collection of exercises for grades 1 to 13. It covers many subjects, from maths to German to general knowledge, and coins plus mini games keep kids engaged. 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 pre-made exercises with no connection to your child’s actual homework. It cannot scan or explain worksheets. Gennady, in turn, is not a standalone practice programme; 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 | Grades 1 to 13, all school levels | Primary school kids, ages 6 to 11 |
| Scans real homework | No, pre-made exercises only | Yes, worksheet via photo |
| Explains step by step | Short explanations, not always child-friendly | Yes, child-friendly and age-adapted |
| Hands out finished solutions | No | No, gives hints instead of solutions |
| Checks the child’s answer | Yes, within its own exercises | Yes, checks the child’s own answer |
| Read-aloud | No | Yes, with word-by-word highlighting |
| Languages | Partially, 6 languages | 32 languages |
| Pricing | Completely free, ad-free | 7-day free trial, then subscription |
| Child safety | Closed practice app without ads | Closed environment with parental gate |
When ANTON is the better fit
If your child should practise on top of school, ANTON is an excellent and free choice. The exercise collection is huge, follows the curriculum and covers many subjects. For structured revision before tests or for consolidating basics, you pay nothing and get proven quality.
If budget is tight, ANTON is the clear recommendation: there are no ads and no purchase pressure. 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 recognises the tasks and explains them in language that matches their age. Instead of handing out the solution, Gennady gives hints and then checks the child’s own answer, via voice, text or photo.
For early readers there is a read-aloud feature with word-by-word highlighting, and stars as rewards keep motivation up. To be honest: Gennady requires a subscription after the 7-day trial and currently runs on iOS only (Android is coming). If you are only looking for a free practice programme, ANTON is the right choice.
Verdict: not either-or
ANTON and Gennady barely compete with each other; they complement each other. ANTON is strong for additional practice, independent of homework. Gennady is strong when the child is stuck on their own, real homework and needs a child-friendly explanation. Many families do well with 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?
ANTON is institutionally funded, which is why it is ad-free and free of charge. Gennady is financed through a subscription because every scanned task is individually analysed and explained by AI. You can test Gennady free for 7 days.
Does ANTON explain tasks as well?
ANTON shows short explanations for its own exercises, but they are not always phrased in a child-friendly way. 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.
