B1 vs TwinText
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
TwinText
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Learn English, German or Spanish by reading real books. TwinText turns reading time into language practice: tap any word or phrase for an instant translation, examples, and full-sentence context — then keep reading. READ REAL STORIES • Enjoy classic novels and short stories in your target language. • Get help only when you need it, without leaving the page. TAP-TO-TRANSLATE (WITH CONTEXT) • Tap or long‑press words, phrases, or sentences. • Idiom-aware translations, so expressions make sense — not just literal word swaps. BUILD VOCAB THAT STICKS • Save new words and phrases as you read. • Review with spaced repetition in both directions (word → meaning and meaning → word). QUIZZES & AI WORD GAMES • Quick quizzes based on what you’ve just read. • Fill‑in‑the‑blank, reorder sentences, and more. PREMIUM • Level-adapted versions of books for easier reading. • Unlimited library and advanced features. LANGUAGES Learning: English, German, Spanish Interface: English, Español, Deutsch, Русский, Українська TwinText is free to download. Subscription is optional and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://twinbook.github.io/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B1 at none against TwinText's 2. B1 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). TwinText's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). 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
Both are free to download. TwinText sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. B1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
B1 ships an update every 24 months, TwinText monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B1 | TwinText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Kseniia Pedersen |
In-app purchases
B1
No in-app purchases
TwinText
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year









