Comparison

B2 vs Liglo

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

Liglo

Learn a new language through engaging stories and everyday situations. This app focuses on building vocabulary, understanding grammar, and improving fluency with a unique trainer. It offers in-depth workshops to master pronunciation and cultural insights.

Highlights
  • Story-based learning
  • Vocabulary trainer with forgetting curve
  • Innovative fluency trainer
  • Simplified grammar explanations
  • Thematic exercises
  • Cultural insights
Features
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Speak a foreign language naturally, without a teacher. Learning languages with Liglo is easy, fun and very effective. Get to fluency by learning at your own pace and saving the cost of a course with a teacher. Learning based on stories and situations. With Liglo you'll learn sentences, expressions and dialogues from common and everyday situations. At the same time, you'll expand your vocabulary and learn the most important rules of grammar. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll speak the new language. Measure and improve your fluency. Liglo is a course for self-learners that will lead you to fluency in a new language. And we don't just promise you that, we'll prove it. The innovative fluency trainer will help you master this skill from the very first lesson and will show you with a specially calculated coefficient how well you are doing. Impress everyone with your vocabulary. Liglo's vocabulary trainer is easy and efficient to learn. All your vocabulary is contained in one of three circles according to the forgetting curve. Touch a circle to repeat vocabulary at any time. It's a great feeling to see the green circle grow! Liglo makes grammar simple. Many courses make grammar look like quantum physics. Save yourself the frustration: the explanations in Liglo are simple and focus on the essentials. Assimilate the rules by solving interesting exercises: arranging, grouping, writing, completing and linking. Get deep and master a new language. Our courses include in-depth workshops. Learn essential vocabulary and expressions and practice them using thematic exercises. Improve pronunciation, avoid pitfalls and learn about typical food and customs from a country. AVAILABLE COURSES: German, Level A1, A2 More courses coming soon!

Screenshots

B24 screens
Liglo4 screens

Verdict

The call

B2 and Liglo both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of B2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Liglo's. B2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Liglo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Liglo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Liglo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of B2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Liglo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B2 ships an update every 24 months, Liglo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
B2 versus Liglo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB2Liglo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Bartlomiej Zalewski

Customer experience

B2

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

Liglo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

B2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Liglo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$99.001 Year

Questions

Is B2 free?
B2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liglo free?
Liglo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B2 or Liglo?
B2 and Liglo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do B2 or Liglo have ads?
Liglo shows ads; B2 does not.
Which is updated more often, B2 or Liglo?
B2 ships an update every 24 months, and Liglo every 6 weeks. Most recently, B2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Liglo on June 5, 2026.

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