# B1 vs NS Explorer

The clearest difference is ads: B1 at none against NS Explorer's shown. B1 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | B1 | NS Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1-deutsch/id1485254913/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434153) | [natural solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/674569170) |

## What reviewers say

### B1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b1-deutsch/id1485254913)

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.

**Highlights:** 12 German lessons, Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice, Offline access, Progress tracking tests, Menu navigation in 20 languages, Recognized teaching aid

**In-app purchases:** none


### NS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-explorer/id6739217277)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B1 free?

B1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NS Explorer free?

NS Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do B1 or NS Explorer have ads?

NS Explorer shows ads; B1 does not.

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