ABC vs BibToGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABC
Learn basic German and the Latin writing system with this comprehensive mobile course. Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking through 12 chapters of exercises. Access all features offline and navigate in 20 languages.
- 12 learning chapters
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
- Offline functionality
- Menu and instructions in 20 languages
- Read aloud function
- Recognized teaching aid
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ABC-Deutsch is the mobile version of the ABC-Deutschkurs: abc.vhs-lernportal.de Learn basic German and the Latin writing system free of charge. ABC German (ABC-Deutsch) is the mobile version of the ABC German Course (ABC-Deutschkurs) on https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to also use all the functions of the ABC German Course offline on your smartphone. Features • 12 chapters • A range of exercises • Practise reading, writing, listening and speaking • Menu navigation and usage instructions available in 20 languages • Read aloud function available in 20 languages • Free • Use it offline • Recognised by the German Federal Agency of Migration and Refugees (BAMF) as a teaching aid for courses You will find our free German courses at levels A1, 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-Lernportal is an offering fromDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. It is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). 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
BibToGo
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Users of Goethe-Institut libraries can do the following with this app: - Borrow media from the library holdings - Extend the return deadline of borrowed media - Search the catalogue - View media recommendations - Reserve media currently borrowed by other users - Use media holdings of the “Onleihe” digital library - Ask a question of our library team To use this app you need to register free of charge on MeinGoethe.de and also become a member of our library (if not already).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BibToGo at every 4 months against ABC's every 17 months. ABC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15). 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.
ABC ships an update every 17 months, BibToGo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABC | BibToGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Goethe-Institut e.V. |
In-app purchases
ABC
No in-app purchases
BibToGo
No in-app purchases
