Comparison

A2 vs Speak Dummy

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

Speak Dummy

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Start speaking right away. No ads, no human tutors, no frills. Speak Dummy is your 24/7 virtual speaking partner, making language practice easy and accessible anytime. With a wide range of everyday topics, it is designed to unlock your speaking skills in a comfortable, judgment-free environment. Currently, we offer practice in the following languages: • American English • British English • Spanish • German • Indonesian This app started as a hobby project to help my girlfriend gain confidence in speaking English. Even after several years of learning, she often hesitated to voice her thoughts. Speak Dummy has eventually become a pivotal factor in her progress from hesitation to fluency. As the project evolved, we found that this app could also support those who feel nervous about speaking up, even in their mother tongue. It offers a safe space, encouraging users to practice speaking without the worry of judgment. And while we eventually ask for a subscription to support our project, our commitment is to keep it affordable - because effective language learning should be accessible to everyone. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stay tuned for more languages to practice - coming soon!

Screenshots

A24 screens
Speak Dummy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2 at none against Speak Dummy's 2. Speak Dummy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, ads, 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. Speak Dummy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2 ships an update every 24 months, Speak Dummy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A2 versus Speak Dummy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2Speak Dummy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Oleg Gusev

In-app purchases

None

A2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Speak Dummy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly full access$3.991 Month
  • Annual full access$14.991 Year

Questions

Is A2 free?
A2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speak Dummy free?
Speak Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A2 or Speak Dummy have ads?
Neither A2 nor Speak Dummy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2 or Speak Dummy?
A2 ships an update every 24 months, and Speak Dummy every 3 weeks. Most recently, A2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Speak Dummy on September 21, 2026.

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