Comparison

B2 vs Cornelsen Lernen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

B2

Learn German at the B2 level with this mobile course. It offers 20 lessons with various exercises to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The app is free, can be used offline, and is recognized as a teaching aid.

Highlights
  • 20 German lessons
  • Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
  • Offline functionality
  • Recognized teaching aid
  • Progress tracking tests
Read full description

You can learn German for free at B2 level. B2-Beruf is the mobile version of the B2 Business German Course (B2-Deutschkurs Beruf) at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the B2 German Course offline on your smartphone. Features - 20 lessons - A range of exercises - Practise reading, writing, listening and speaking - 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

About

Cornelsen Lernen

Access digital school books, workbooks, and supplementary materials for students and teachers. Enjoy secure, flexible, and easy access to educational content, eliminating the need to carry heavy physical books.

Highlights
  • Digital school books and workbooks
  • Supplementary educational materials
  • Offline access to downloaded content
  • Interactive exercises and media
  • Note-taking and text editing tools
  • Chapter and page-specific content
Features
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With the Cornelsen Lernen App, students and teachers have everything they need for their lessons digitally in one place. You can access textbooks, workbooks, and supporting materials securely and easily. There's no need to lug heavy textbooks around. The following products can be used in the app: • Material packages related to the printed textbook • E-books with media • Unterrichtsmanager Plus • Interactive workbooks • Interactive exercises How to use the app on your tablet or smartphone: • Download the Cornelsen Lernen App for free • Use the digital material package for your printed textbook even without a user account • Log in to the app with your user account – all previously purchased products are available directly in the app • Unlock additional products directly in the app • View your textbook as an e-book – and get practical note-taking functions and text editing tools • Audios, videos, worksheets: Use all important accompanying materials for your textbook – chapter- and page-accurate • Access your e-books and accompanying materials after downloading, even without an internet connection Have fun with the Cornelsen Lernen App!

Screenshots

B24 screens
Cornelsen Lernen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B2 at none against Cornelsen Lernen's 10. B2 also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Cornelsen Lernen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cornelsen Lernen sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. B2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for B2 against 5.0 for Cornelsen Lernen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of B2's written reviews are positive against 41% of Cornelsen Lernen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B2 ships an update every 24 months, Cornelsen Lernen every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
B2 versus Cornelsen Lernen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB2Cornelsen Lernen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Cornelsen Verlag GmbH

Customer experience

B2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Cornelsen Lernen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral25.5%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

B2

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Cornelsen Lernen

One-time8
  • Schlüssel zur Mathematik$42.99
  • Fundamente der Mathematik2 variants$42.99
  • Forum Geschichte Neue Ausgabe$42.99
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  • Forum Geschichte Neue Ausgabe$42.99
  • Fokus Physik - Neubearbeitung$59.99
  • Startklar!$59.99
  • Unsere Erde$59.99
  • Dialog2 variants$74.99

Questions

Is B2 free?
B2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cornelsen Lernen free?
Cornelsen Lernen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B2 or Cornelsen Lernen?
B2 and Cornelsen Lernen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do B2 or Cornelsen Lernen have ads?
Neither B2 nor Cornelsen Lernen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B2 or Cornelsen Lernen?
B2 ships an update every 24 months, and Cornelsen Lernen every 5 weeks. Most recently, B2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cornelsen Lernen on September 23, 2026.

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