B1 vs Voculus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B1
Learn German at the B1 level with this comprehensive mobile course. It offers 12 lessons with various exercises to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Access all course functions offline on your smartphone.
- 12 German lessons
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
- Offline access
- Progress tracking tests
- Menu navigation in 20 languages
- Recognized teaching aid
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You can learn German for free at B1 level. B1 German (B1-Deutsch) is the mobile version of the mobile version of the B1 German Course (B1-Deutschkurs) at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the B1 German Course offline on your smartphone. Features - 12 lessons - A range of exercises - 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 and B2 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
Voculus
This app synchronizes audiobooks with e-books, allowing users to read along as they listen. Currently in a pilot phase at select schools, it offers a unique way to engage with educational content.
- ePub3 audio-eBook reader
- Synchronized audio and text
- Pilot phase at schools
- Contact for interest
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Voculus ist ein Reader für ePub3 Audio-eBooks: Man hört ein Hörbuch oder Hörspiel und liest gleichzeitig mit. Die App befindet sich in der Erprobungsphase an ausgewählten Schulen. Bei Interesse können Sie Kontakt aufnehmen über voculus@uni-potsdam.de.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: B1 at 78% against Voculus's 50%. Voculus's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 24 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
B1 ships an update every 24 months, Voculus every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | B1 | Voculus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Prof. Dr. Guido Nottbusch |
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B1
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In-app purchases
B1
No in-app purchases
Voculus
No in-app purchases
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