Comparison

A2 vs SpeakGator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

SpeakGator

Practice speaking a new language through AI-powered conversations and guided lessons. Get instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, and build confidence in a private, stress-free environment. Features smart flashcards and progress tracking to enhance your learning journey.

Highlights
  • AI conversation practice
  • Instant feedback and corrections
  • Pronunciation support
  • Smart flashcards
  • Progress tracking
  • Hands-free mode
Features
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Speaking practice is the hardest part of learning a language. SpeakGator helps you practice real conversations anytime, in a simple, private, and stress-free way. Build confidence with guided lessons, AI conversations, instant corrections, pronunciation support, and smart flashcards based on what you actually learn. Practice by text, voice, or hands-free mode for a more natural speaking experience. SpeakGator helps you improve step by step with feedback after each session, automatic level re-evaluation, and progress tracking over time. It can also detect important words and phrases from your conversations and turn them into flashcards, including sentence-based flashcards to help you learn vocabulary in context. Practice modes • Free conversation • Guided lessons • Daily situations • Characters • Debates • Custom scenarios • Speaking games Key features • Practice by text, voice, or hands-free mode • Guided lessons for structured learning • Instant feedback and corrections • Pronunciation support • Automatic level re-evaluation • Progress tracking over time • Smart flashcards with spaced repetition • Automatic keyword and phrase detection • Flashcards with words and sentences • Save words during conversations • Daily reminders to build a habit Supported languages English, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese (Simplified), Arabic (Modern Standard), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Indonesian, Bengali, Vietnamese, Urdu, Thai and Swedish. More coming soon. Practice speaking, grow your vocabulary, and build confidence with SpeakGator. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

A24 screens
SpeakGator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A2 at 5.0 against SpeakGator's 4.3. A2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). SpeakGator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 29 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeakGator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2 ships an update every 29 months, SpeakGator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A2 versus SpeakGator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2SpeakGator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.GUILHERME Dimarchi Souza da Cruz

Customer experience

A2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SpeakGator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpeakGator

Subscriptions2
  • SpeakGator Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SpeakGator Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is A2 free?
A2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeakGator free?
SpeakGator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A2 or SpeakGator?
A2 is rated higher. A2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SpeakGator averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do A2 or SpeakGator have ads?
SpeakGator shows ads; A2 does not.
Which is updated more often, A2 or SpeakGator?
A2 ships an update every 29 months, and SpeakGator every 3 days. Most recently, A2 was updated on September 6, 2026 and SpeakGator on September 18, 2026.

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