Comparison

B2 vs Mental Counting

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
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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

About

Mental Counting

Features
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Push Your Limits with Mental Counting! Mental Counting is a fast-paced, advanced math game that will challenge your focus and calculation skills from the very first second! How to Play: Math operations appear one by one on the screen. You must mentally calculate each result and enter the final answer at the end. Sounds simple? Think again. As you progress: - Numbers get larger - More operations are added per round - And time keeps shrinking! One wrong answer, and it’s back to the start — so stay sharp and focused! Why You’ll Love It: - Perfect for improving mental math speed and accuracy - Builds concentration and calculation confidence - Addictive and rewarding gameplay - Great for advanced learners and math lovers Enjoy the challenge of mental math like never before! Thanks for your support and happy counting! Subscriptions Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

B24 screens
Mental Counting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B2 at none against Mental Counting's 3. B2 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mental Counting's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mental Counting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. B2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B2 ships an update every 24 months, Mental Counting monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
B2 versus Mental Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB2Mental Counting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Ivan Gastilovic

In-app purchases

None

B2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mental Counting

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month No Ads$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months No Ads$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads$8.991 Year

Questions

Is B2 free?
B2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Counting free?
Mental Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do B2 or Mental Counting have ads?
Mental Counting shows ads; B2 does not.
Which is updated more often, B2 or Mental Counting?
B2 ships an update every 24 months, and Mental Counting monthly. Most recently, B2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Mental Counting on October 9, 2026.

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