A2 vs CodeLoom
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
CodeLoom
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CodeLoom is an interactive educational app that teaches the basic concepts of programming through stories. Instead of starting with code, you learn to think like a programmer by creating narratives, making decisions, and shaping narrative worlds. Here, programming means telling a story. Learn computational thinking without writing code CodeLoom gradually introduces the fundamental concepts of programming using a clear and accessible narrative metaphor. Variables represent the traits of characters. Conditionals decide what happens if something occurs. Loops reflect actions that repeat over time. Events are moments that move the story forward. Functions define the abilities or actions available. Everything is learned in a visual, creative way, with no prior knowledge required. Interactive stories that evolve with you Each story presents situations that require logic and decision making. As you progress, new challenges appear, encouraging you to think, experiment, and adjust your choices so the story can continue. There is no single correct solution. Each decision opens some paths and closes others, just like real programming. AI as a creative guide, not an automatic answer CodeLoom uses artificial intelligence to generate situations and suggest narrative challenges that help develop logical thinking. On devices compatible with Apple Intelligence, AI can also help refine and enrich the stories you create, while keeping the user as the main protagonist of the process. The AI does not solve things for you. It proposes scenarios where you apply what you have learned and continue building the story. Natural exposure to other languages Stories can be played in different languages, allowing contextual exposure to language while developing logical thinking. CodeLoom is not a traditional language learning app. Language understanding emerges naturally through reading and interacting with stories. Who is CodeLoom for People who want to understand how programming works. Students and teachers looking for a creative approach. Curious users with no previous experience. Anyone who enjoys learning through stories. You do not need to know how to program. Just curiosity and the desire to create. CodeLoom where stories become logic. Advanced AI features for improving stories require devices compatible with Apple Intelligence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2 at none against CodeLoom's 1. A2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). CodeLoom's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months). On price, ads 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. CodeLoom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
A2 ships an update every 24 months, CodeLoom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2 | CodeLoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Garage Imagina SL |
In-app purchases
A2
No in-app purchases
CodeLoom
- Full Story Access$3.99
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