A1 vs Kamiland
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
Kamiland
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Kamiland is a picture book full of real animals for children who can’t read yet. Kami, a friendly chameleon, reads everything aloud and takes your child on a journey: how the lion cub grows up, what the bee eats, where the fox lives. REAL ANIMALS • Animal albums: safari, under water, pets, forest and meadow • Real photos, short videos and real animal sounds • Every animal tells its story – from tiny to grown-up GENTLE LEARNING GAMES • Counting, riddles, memory, puzzles and shadows • Levels that suit your child’s age • Kami praises, never rushes – no time pressure, no stress MADE FOR FAMILIES • A profile for each child, with a funny animal and a favorite color • Playtime per day, bedtime and eye breaks • A parent PIN protects all settings • In English, German, French and Spanish • Optional: sync the profiles between your devices SAFE AND CALM • Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases • No account, no e-mail, never a photo of your child • No tracking, no chats – links out only behind the parent PIN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kamiland at every 3 weeks against A1's every 24 months. A1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, Kamiland every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A1 | Kamiland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Majid Vesal Azad |
In-app purchases
A1
No in-app purchases
Kamiland
No in-app purchases
