RUB mobile vs A1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RUB mobile
This app provides essential information and services for students and prospective students of Ruhr University Bochum. Access your student ID, campus news, dining hall menus, and the university library catalog.
- Student ID access
- Latest news updates
- Social media integration
- Dining hall menus
- Course directory
- University library catalog
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Die App RUB mobile stellt in kompakter Form wichtige Angebote und Informationen der Ruhr-Universität Bochum bereit. Die App richtet sich vorrangig an Studierende und Studieninteressierte. FUNKTIONEN (Auswahl) - Studierendenausweis - Deutschlandsemesterticket - Aktuelle News - Social Media - Speisepläne - Vorlesungsverzeichnis - UB Katalog - Informationen rund um das Studium und Studienorganisation Viel Spaß beim Entdecken von RUB mobile!
A1
Learn German for free at the A1 level with this mobile application. It offers 12 lessons, vocabulary trainers, and practice for all language skills. The app can be used offline and is recognized as a teaching aid.
- 12 German lessons
- Vocabulary and phrase trainer
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking practice
- Offline functionality
- Menu navigation in 20 languages
- Recognized teaching aid
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A1-Deutsch is the mobile version of A1-Deutschkurs: a1.vhs-lernportal.de You can learn German for free at A1 level. A1 German (A1-Deutsch) is the mobile version of the mobile version of the A1 German Course (A1-Deutschkurs) at https://vhs-lernportal.de. The app allows you to use all the functions of the A1 German Course offline on your smartphone. Features - 12 lessons - A range of exercises - Vocabulary and phrase trainer - Practise reading, writing, listening and speaking - Menu navigation and usage instructions available in 20 languages - Free - Use it offline - Recognised by the BAMF as a teaching aid for courses You will find our free German courses at levels 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 learning portal is an offering of German Adult Education Association 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RUB mobile at every 6 months against A1's every 24 months. RUB mobile also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 68%). A1's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RUB mobile ships an update every 6 months, A1 every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUB mobile | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 68.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. |
Customer experience
RUB mobile
A1
In-app purchases
RUB mobile
No in-app purchases
A1
No in-app purchases
