Comparison

German Exam Prep vs C1

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

Head to head
About

German Exam Prep

Prepare for Goethe and telc German exams with realistic mock tests, practice exercises, and flashcards. Covers all levels from A1 to C1, with features to improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Track your progress and study effectively.

Highlights
  • Realistic model and mock exams
  • Listening comprehension practice with audio
  • Reading, writing, and speaking practice
  • Vocabulary flashcards
  • Module selection and progress tracking
  • Covers A1-C1 levels
Features
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Pass your Goethe or telc German exam with confidence. Full mock tests, model exams, flashcards and focused exercises for A1–C1. Train listening, reading, writing and speaking with realistic exam tasks — and track your progress as you go. German Exam Prep is your all-in-one app for model exams, practice exercises, flashcards, and full mock tests – perfect for A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 learners. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, study in a structured, realistic way and walk into your exam with confidence. Why choose German Exam Prep? Realistic model and mock exams Practice with authentic Goethe and telc-style model exams. Take full-length exams with all modules and simulate the real test experience. Improve listening comprehension Train your listening skills with authentic audio tasks, playback controls, and transcripts to follow along – ideal for the listening sections of the exam. Practice reading, writing, and speaking Improve your reading skills with exam-style texts. Practice writing with tasks, sample answers, and helpful tips. Prepare for the speaking exam with sample dialogues. NEW: Exercises and flashcards Use short, focused exercises for everyday practice. Review important vocabulary and key concepts with flashcards – perfect for quick study sessions. NEW: Module selection and progress tracking Practice specific skills such as reading, listening, writing, or speaking. Track your learning progress at any time. For all levels A1 – Beginner A2 – Elementary B1 – Intermediate B2 – Upper Intermediate C1 – Advanced Subscription and access Unlock all content with flexible subscription options: Monthly subscription (cancel anytime) 6-month subscription Includes: All levels from A1 to C1 All Goethe and telc exams Exercises, flashcards, and mock exams Terms of Service: https://germanexamprep.de/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://germanexamprep.de/privacy.html

About

C1

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Learn German for free at level C1. C1-Beruf is the mobile version of the "C1 German Course for Work" at https://vhs-lernportal.de. Use the app to access all the features of the ""C1 German Course for Work"" offline on your smartphone. Features • 14 lessons • Diverse exercise types • Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking • Free of charge • Use offline At https://vhs-lernportal.de you will find our free German courses at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1. You can access them with any standard web browser, regardless of the device. The German courses systematically build your language skills. Regular tests help you monitor your learning progress. The vhs Learning Portal is an offering of the German Adult Education Association (Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband 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 feel free to send us an email to info@vhs-lernportal.de

Screenshots

German Exam Prep4 screens
C14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C1 at none against German Exam Prep's 3. C1 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). 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. German Exam Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. C1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
German Exam Prep versus C1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerman Exam PrepC1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfe KaptanDeutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

German Exam Prep

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$22.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year
None

C1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is German Exam Prep free?
German Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C1 free?
C1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do German Exam Prep or C1 have ads?
Neither German Exam Prep nor C1 shows ads.

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