B2 vs VHS Paderborn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 20 German lessons
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
- Offline functionality
- Recognized teaching aid
- Progress tracking tests
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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
VHS Paderborn
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Die offizielle App der Volkshochschule Paderborn. Informieren Sie sich über Kurstermine und Neuigkeiten.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VHS Paderborn at every 9 days against B2's every 24 months. 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.
B2 ships an update every 24 months, VHS Paderborn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B2 | VHS Paderborn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Stadt Paderborn |
In-app purchases
B2
No in-app purchases
VHS Paderborn
No in-app purchases
