Comparison

A2 vs GetBereit

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

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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

GetBereit

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GetBereit is your exam preparation for the Austrian German language exams – now covering ÖIF and ÖSD in one app. Choose your exam, choose your level from A1 to C1, and switch between them at any time. ÖIF – INTEGRATION EXAMS Practise specifically for Fit für Österreich (A1), ÖIF-Test Neu (A2), Deutsch-Test für Österreich (B1), B2-ÖIF-TEST and C1-ÖIF-TEST – including writing tasks with AI feedback. ÖSD – AUSTRIAN LANGUAGE DIPLOMA Practise for the ÖSD exam from A1 to C1 – including writing tasks with instant AI feedback. AI WRITING FEEDBACK (ÖIF & ÖSD) Write your text and get an assessment within seconds based on real exam criteria: task fulfilment, coherence, vocabulary and grammar – including corrections and an improved version. NEW: DISCOVER – GERMAN IN SHORT CARDS Swipe through short animated cards with Ferdi the fox: everyday phrases, grammar in 20 seconds, listening practice and typically Austrian words (Erdäpfel instead of Kartoffeln). Each card takes less than a minute, matches your level (A1 to B1) and can show the translation in English or Arabic. Save the cards you like with a double tap. WHAT DOES GETBEREIT OFFER? Practise every exam-relevant skill with true-to-original exercise formats: - Reading: global understanding, detailed understanding, selective reading - Listening: conversations, announcements, news, matching - Writing: free texts with AI feedback - Language elements: cloze texts, vocabulary, grammar 16 EXERCISE TYPES Multiple choice, true/false, cloze text with options, cloze text with word pool, matching headings, matching situations, inserting paragraphs, filling in forms, audio multiple choice, audio true/false, audio matching, audio cloze text, free writing and more. VALUES AND ORIENTATION (ÖIF) Prepare for the values and orientation part of the integration exam. Practise with flashcards in a spaced repetition system that adapts to your learning progress. Topic-based exercises and an exam simulator with 18 random questions in the original format. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Track your learning progress with detailed statistics – separately for each exam. Daily streaks motivate you to practise every day. See your accuracy per skill and find out where you still need to practise. The exam readiness indicator shows you how close you are to passing. LEARN OFFLINE Exercises are stored locally on your device. You can keep learning without an internet connection. (AI writing feedback requires an internet connection.) 3 LANGUAGES The app interface is available in German, English and Arabic. Choose the language that suits you best. INCLUDED FOR FREE - 2 exercises per part at all levels (A1 to C1) - All levels freely browsable - Free AI assessments to try out - 20 cards a day in Discover - Values and Orientation flashcards for A1 (ÖIF) - Full progress tracking with daily streaks GETBEREIT PRO Unlock full access: - Unlimited exercises at all levels - Unlimited cards in Discover - Unlimited AI writing feedback - All Values and Orientation flashcards (A1 to B2, ÖIF) - All future features included Subscription information: - Monthly, 3 months or yearly – your choice. - The exact price is shown in the App Store in your local currency before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mooumari.applandingpagecreator.com/apps/getbereit/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

A24 screens
GetBereit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2 at none against GetBereit's 4. A2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). GetBereit's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 29 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GetBereit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. A2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2 ships an update every 29 months, GetBereit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A2 versus GetBereit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2GetBereit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.Mohammad Oumari

In-app purchases

None

A2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GetBereit

Subscriptions3
  • Monatlich$6.991 Month
  • 3 Monate$17.993 Months
  • Jährlich$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is A2 free?
A2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetBereit free?
GetBereit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A2 or GetBereit have ads?
Neither A2 nor GetBereit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2 or GetBereit?
A2 ships an update every 29 months, and GetBereit monthly. Most recently, A2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and GetBereit on October 21, 2026.

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