Comparison

A1 vs Learn German with Seedlang

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A1

Learn German for free at the A1 level with this mobile application. It offers 12 lessons, vocabulary trainers, and practice for all language skills. The app can be used offline and is recognized as a teaching aid.

Highlights
  • 12 German lessons
  • Vocabulary and phrase trainer
  • Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
  • Offline functionality
  • Menu navigation in 20 languages
  • Recognized teaching aid
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A1-Deutsch is the mobile version of A1-Deutschkurs: a1.vhs-lernportal.de You can learn German for free at A1 level. A1 German (A1-Deutsch) is the mobile version of the mobile version of the A1 German Course (A1-Deutschkurs) at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the A1 German Course offline on your smartphone. Features - 12 lessons - A range of exercises - Vocabulary and phrase trainer - Practise reading, writing, listening and speaking - Menu navigation and usage instructions available in 20 languages - Free - Use it offline - Recognised by the BAMF as a teaching aid for courses You will find our free German courses at levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 at https://vhs-lernportal.de You can use them with any standard web browser, regardless of the device. The German courses build up your linguistic abilities systematically. Regular tests help you keep track of your progress. The VHS learning portal is an offering of German Adult Education Association e.V. It is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, suggestions or problems, please send us an e-mail at info@vhs-lernportal.de

About

Learn German with Seedlang

Improve your German speaking and listening with interactive video stories and unique flashcards. Practice pronunciation by comparing your speech to native speakers and access grammar explanations when you make mistakes. Customize your learning with a vocabulary trainer and test your skills in a trivia game.

Highlights
  • Interactive video stories
  • Video and speaking flashcards
  • Pronunciation practice with native speakers
  • Embedded grammar explanations
  • Customizable vocabulary trainer
  • German comprehension trivia game
Features
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Seedlang's focus is on improving your German speaking and listening skills. We do this by building interactive experiences using videos of native speakers. We‘ve built this app in a partnership with the Easy German Youtube channel and have a strong focus on teaching German with real people and authentic language. Why Seedlang? Simply put, we combine real humor and fun with a deep understanding of the German language. We craft experiences that are unlike others you have experienced before. === Interactive stories We use video to tell stories that are fun, surprising, and memorable. This will help to give context to what you are learning and make building new memories feel effortless. === A new type of flashcards You've never seen flashcards like these before. They combine video, speaking practice, and embedded grammar to create a fun and effective learning experience. === Active learning through speaking Recording audio of your speech and comparing it with that of native speakers allows you to improve your pronunciation. As you practice these improvements, your muscle memory for the language strengthens and speaking becomes effortless. === Grammar at your fingertips We are most receptive to learning grammar after we've made a mistake. So, if you make a mistake with a word, simply click it to display detailed grammar information. It's like having a grammar book always ready to tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it. === Customize your learning Use our vocab trainer to build flashcard decks tailored to specific vocabulary that you want to learn. Each card is pulled from one of our stories and has all of the fun context that will make this vocabulary easy to remember. === Trivia game Test your German comprehension by competing against other German students in an interactive trivia game.

Screenshots

A14 screens
Learn German with Seedlang4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn German with Seedlang at 4.9 against A1's 4.3. Learn German with Seedlang also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). A1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn German with Seedlang sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. A1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn German with Seedlang holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn German with Seedlang has 1.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of A1's written reviews are positive against 92% of Learn German with Seedlang's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A1 ships an update every 24 months, Learn German with Seedlang every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
A1 versus Learn German with Seedlang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA1Learn German with Seedlang
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Seedlang, Inc

Customer experience

A1

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative30.0%

Learn German with Seedlang

All ratings1,731 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

A1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Learn German with Seedlang

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Logging out and unable to log back in
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices
  • Microphone issues when using certain headphones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed grammar explanations
  • Improved sentence translation exercises
  • Ability to create custom vocabulary lists
  • Expanded language options beyond German

In-app purchases

None

A1

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn German with Seedlang

Subscriptions3
  • Seedlang Pro Membership$8.991 Month
  • Pro Membership - 3-Months$19.993 Months
  • Seedlang Pro Membership$59.991 Year

Questions

Is A1 free?
A1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn German with Seedlang free?
Learn German with Seedlang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A1 or Learn German with Seedlang?
Learn German with Seedlang is rated higher. A1 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Learn German with Seedlang averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do A1 or Learn German with Seedlang have ads?
Neither A1 nor Learn German with Seedlang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A1 or Learn German with Seedlang?
A1 ships an update every 24 months, and Learn German with Seedlang every 2 weeks. Most recently, A1 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Learn German with Seedlang on November 7, 2026.

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