A2 vs Yapstar
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
Yapstar
Practice speaking a new language from day one with interactive roleplays and real-life scenarios. Receive instant feedback to improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in a judgment-free environment. Supports 12 languages.
- Speaking practice from day one
- Roleplay real-life situations
- Instant feedback on communication
- Build speaking confidence
- Track progress
- Supports 12 languages
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Instead of only studying words and grammar, Yapstar gets you talking out loud from day one. Speak freely, roleplay real-life situations, and receive instant feedback that helps you improve how you actually communicate. Talk about your day. Practice travel situations. Prepare for work conversations. Order food. Ask for help. Make small talk. Yapstar creates a safe, judgment-free space where you can practice speaking languages naturally, make mistakes, and grow confident using your voice. Learn and practice speaking English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), and Portuguese. Yapstar is designed for people who understand a language but struggle to speak it. It helps you practice speaking instead of only studying, build real confidence through voice conversations, improve fluency and pronunciation, and learn words and expressions you will actually use. How Yapstar works 1. Choose a mode such as free speaking, roleplay scenarios, or Learn Mode. 2. Talk out loud with a Yapstar learning partner adapted to your level. 3. Complete a real conversation session. 4. Receive supportive feedback on fluency, vocabulary, and speaking confidence. 5. Track your progress and keep building real communication skills. Yapstar transforms self-guided practice into an interactive speaking experience that helps you use language in real life, not just recognize it. Download Yapstar and start speaking today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A2 at 5.0 against Yapstar's 4.0. A2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Yapstar's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 29 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Yapstar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
A2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
A2 ships an update every 29 months, Yapstar every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2 | Yapstar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Yapstar UG (haftungsbeschrankt) |
Customer experience
A2
Yapstar
In-app purchases
A2
No in-app purchases
Yapstar
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Quarterly3 Days trial$29.993 Months
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- Yearly - 50% Discount3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
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