A2 vs Sprechübung
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 12 German lessons
- Variety of exercises
- Practice reading, writing, listening, speaking
- Offline functionality
- Menu navigation in 20 languages
- Recognized teaching aid
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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
Sprechübung
This app offers focused speaking practice for German learners, from A1 to B1 levels. It features AI-powered conversation partners and expert-designed exercises to build fluency and prepare for exams.
- Speaking practice for A1-B1 levels
- AI conversation partner
- Exam-relevant exercises
- Targeted role plays
- Progress tracking
- Real-world conversation drills
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Sprechübung - ‘’From A1 to B1 – your fast track to German success’’ Sprechübung is the dedicated speaking practice app designed to help you succeed in your German integration course. Whether you’re starting at A1 or aiming to pass your B1 exam, Sprechübung gives you the extra practice you need to build fluency and confidence. With expert-designed exercises and an AI conversation partner, you’ll connect what you learn in class to real spoken German. Every session is focused, exam-relevant, and designed to get you ready for everyday conversations and the official B1 exam. Why Sprechübung works: - Practice speaking anytime, anywhere - beyond your classroom hours - Build confidence with targeted role plays and conversational drills - Focus on the skills you need for the B1 exam - Reinforce what you’ve learned in teacher-led lessons - Track your progress as you move from A1 to B1 Sprechübung is part of your integration journey, giving you the intensive practice and support you need to reach your goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sprechübung at every 5 days against A2's every 24 months. Sprechübung also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). A2's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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.
Sprechübung holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
A2 ships an update every 24 months, Sprechübung every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2 | Sprechübung |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Babbel GmbH |
Customer experience
A2
Sprechübung
In-app purchases
A2
No in-app purchases
Sprechübung
No in-app purchases
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