Comparison

A2 vs Medical German Language

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

Head to head
About

A2

Learn German for free at the A2 level with this mobile application. It offers offline access to all course functions, including 12 lessons and various exercises to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The app is recognized as a teaching aid for German courses.

Highlights
  • 12 German lessons
  • Variety of exercises
  • Practice reading, writing, listening, speaking
  • Offline functionality
  • Menu navigation in 20 languages
  • Recognized teaching aid
Features
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You can learn German for free at A2 level. A2 German (A2-Deutsch) is the mobile version of the mobile version of the A2 German Course (A2-Deutschkurs) at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the A2 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, 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

Medical German Language

Master essential German medical vocabulary for healthcare professionals. This app provides over 500 categorized terms and expressions to prepare you for working in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

Highlights
  • Over 500 medical terms and expressions
  • Categorized vocabulary for easy learning
  • Prepare for healthcare jobs in Germany
  • Learn anytime, anywhere
  • Indispensable assistant for professionals
Features
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"Medical German" will help you learn German medical language! If you are going to work as a doctor, nurse or pharmacist in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, then our app will be an indispensable assistant for you. We offer you over 500 medical terms and expressions that you need to work in healthcare in Germany. All terms and expressions are categorized to make them easier to remember and use in the future. Our app is an easy and convenient way to learn Medical German wherever you are. You can use it anytime, anywhere to prepare for a job in healthcare in German. Install our app right now and get the knowledge you need to succeed in the medical field in Germany, Austria or Switzerland! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

A24 screens
Medical German Language4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2 at none against Medical German Language's 28. A2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Medical German Language's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (76 vs 3). 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. Medical German Language sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A2 against 4.7 for Medical German Language. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medical German Language has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of A2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Medical German Language's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2 ships an update every 24 months, Medical German Language every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A2 versus Medical German Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2Medical German Language
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings376 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.LONG-AWAITED GUESTS LIMITED

Customer experience

A2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Medical German Language

All ratings76 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

None

A2

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

Medical German Language

Subscriptions21
  • PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Full Access$7.991 Month
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  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Full Access$24.991 Year
  • PRO 3 Months7 Days trial$29.953 Months
  • PRO 3 Months$29.953 Months
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
  • PRO 6 Months7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • PRO 6 Months$39.996 Months
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • PRO Annual$49.991 Year
  • PRO 6 Months$49.996 Months
  • PRO 6 Months7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • PRO Yearly plan$49.991 Year
  • PRO Annual$59.991 Year
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full PRO Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Virtual Patient – 30 Minutes$9.99
  • Virtual Patient – 60 Minutes$19.99
  • premium$99.99
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  • premium$119.99
  • premium$199.99

Questions

Is A2 free?
A2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medical German Language free?
Medical German Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A2 or Medical German Language?
Medical German Language is rated higher. A2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Medical German Language averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.
Do A2 or Medical German Language have ads?
Neither A2 nor Medical German Language shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2 or Medical German Language?
A2 ships an update every 24 months, and Medical German Language every 2 weeks. Most recently, A2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Medical German Language on October 30, 2026.

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