A2 vs DKH Institut
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-B1 level with this mobile course. Access all 24 lessons and practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking offline. Track your progress with regular tests.
- 24 German lessons
- Offline access
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
- Wide range of exercises
- Progress tracking tests
- Free to use
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You can learn German for free at A2-B1 level. A2-B1-Beruf is the mobile version of the „A2-B1 Beruf“ German Course at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the „A2-B1 Beruf“ German Course offline on your smartphone. Features - 24 lessons - Wide range of exercises - Practise reading, writing, listening and speaking - Free - Use it offline Go to https://vhs-lernportal.de to find our free German courses at levels ABC, A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. 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 of Deutschen Volkshochschul-Verbands 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
DKH Institut
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Learn German with DKH - All levels A1, A2, B1, B2 - for beginners and advanced. DKH is a certified institute in Germany. You now have the opportunity to learn German in the most modern institute. Everytime and everywhere. Learn German on the go with DKH. - Find the right level with the placement test. - More than 150 videos for learning German by level. - Online exercises and tests. - Free book on each level from A1 to B2 (it is constantly expanding). - You can chat with the teacher and with the participants of the course. - You can take an exam online and get a certificate according to GER. https://www.deutsch-kurs-hannover.com/en/pages/eula - EULA https://www.deutsch-kurs-hannover.com/en/pages/datenschutz - Privacy policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2 at none against DKH Institut's 2. A2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). DKH Institut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DKH Institut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $28.49 per month. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
A2 ships an update every 29 months, DKH Institut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2 | DKH Institut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Maia Shengelia |
In-app purchases
A2
No in-app purchases
DKH Institut
- Monatlicher Premium-Zugang$28.491 Month
- Zugang zur Online-Prüfung$190.00
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