A1 vs Deutschi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Deutschi
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Learn practical German for real everyday situations. Deutschi helps beginners, A1–A2 learners, and early B1 learners build useful German with 30 everyday topics, 2,400+ words and useful sentences from the topic lessons, short stories, illustrated stories, audio, instant translations, and smart vocabulary review. WHAT YOU GET • 30 everyday topics Practice German for cafes, shops, transport, doctor visits, housing, work, small talk, and more. • 90+ short and illustrated stories Read real situations at three difficulty levels. Tap any word or sentence to see an instant translation. • Audio and speaking practice Listen, repeat, and get a better feel for natural German. • Grammar and interactive exercises Learn the grammar you need, then practice with listening tasks, sentence building, flashcards, and more. • Smart vocabulary review Save useful words from topics and stories and review them later. Designed for English, Spanish, and Chinese speakers. Learn fewer isolated words. Understand more real German.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: A1 at none against Deutschi's shown. A1 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Deutschi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A1 ships an update every 24 months, Deutschi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A1 | Deutschi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 559 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Deutschub UG (haftungsbeschrnkt) |
In-app purchases
A1
No in-app purchases
Deutschi
No in-app purchases
