Basic vs KasusKnacker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic
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Learn the basics of French, with instructions pronounced in your mother tongue ? Yes, that is now possible with Basic-Français. Basic-Français was developed to teach the basics of French in partnership with the City of Paris and the „Ile de France“ region, with some European co-financing. Basic-Français is an App which guides you through your first steps in the process of learning French. Ludo and Vic were created to represent all the peoples of this World and to promote gender equality. They let you discover French through dialogues (in French) which cover many aspects of daily life. There are also many pictures that will help you to increase your vocabulary Basic-Français breaks the wall of words by giving orally the instructions to the exercices, in your mother tongue. This will enable you to learn the basics of French independently of your level of schooling. Basic-Français can even be developed for mother tongues that have no alphabet. Since the instructions are given in a language that you understand, this reduces considerably your level of stress. It makes learning both faster and easier. There are also many activities, including voice recognition, to enhance your prononciation, to help in memorizing and make learning more fun ! Basic-Français covers the first level (A1) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This will give you the means to progress rapidly in your learning of French. Basic-Français does not use up your data plan. All the activities are fully operational with no internet connection. This is a very important, and rare, characteristic in Apps these days
KasusKnacker
Master German grammar with targeted exercises focusing on cases, prepositions, verbs, and vocabulary. Build intuition and muscle memory through deliberate practice, with gamified progress and smart review features. Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners seeking to refine their skills.
- Targeted case training
- Preposition and pronoun practice
- Verb conjugator and practice
- Vocabulary flashcards
- Article and adjective ending mastery
- Gamified progress tracking
- Smart review of mistakes
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Master German Grammar through Practice! Struggling with German grammar mechanics? From Der, Die, Das and Cases to Prepositions, Possessives and Verbs, KasusKnacker is your dedicated training ground for mastering the hardest parts of the German language. We focus on deliberate practice: targeted exercises with instant feedback and clear explanations that build your grammatical intuition and muscle memory. Why KasusKnacker? - 100% Ad-Free: Enjoy a distraction-free learning environment. - Fair Freemium: Practice daily for free or upgrade for unlimited access. - Exam Training: Grammar tracks from A1 to C1 with telc-style gap texts, word-bank tasks, error spotting and sentence rewrites. A timed readiness test shows which topics still need work. Useful when you're preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, DTZ or TestDaF. - Schreibcheck & Schreibtraining: Paste your own German text and get corrections with an explanation for every edit. Then train on your own mistakes: repair your sentences and write a daily task matched to them. - Targeted Case Training: Drill deep into dem, den, des, and der until it becomes second nature. - Prepositions & Pronouns: Know exactly which case to use with every preposition. - Possessives Mastery: Practice mein, dein, sein etc. across all cases. - Verb Conjugator & Practice: Look up conjugations and practice verbs until they are automatic. - Vocabulary Flashcards: Practice your German vocabulary with our new flashcard system. - Phrases & Idioms: Learn common German phrases and idioms with flashcards. - Article Mastery: Stop guessing genders. Practice Articles until they stick. - Adjective Endings: Master the logic behind adjective declensions for every case. - Phrasebook: 260+ real-life German phrases with audio across 15 everyday topics — doctor visits, banking, housing and more. - Stories: Short, illustrated German stories with audio, dictation and comprehension questions — read and listen at your level. - Dialogues: Everyday German conversations between two speakers — at the doctor, the bakery, the Bürgeramt, a job interview — with the text highlighted line by line as it plays, and comprehension questions afterwards. - Placement Test: Not sure where to start? Answer a handful of questions and get a recommended level. - Streak Freezes & Reminders: Miss a day without losing your streak, and get a daily practice reminder at a time you choose. - Mini-Games: Hangman, Falling Words, Sentence Scramble and a grammar RPG battle. - From A1 to C2: 20,000+ exercises in hundreds of themed lessons, from your first articles to advanced grammar. - Gamified Progress: Earn XP, build daily streaks, and compete on leaderboards. - Daily Challenge: Compete daily, keep your streak alive, and see how you stack up. - Study Groups: Create private groups, share a join code, assign lessons, and compete on a shared weekly leaderboard. Only the creator needs Premium. - Smart Review & Bookmarks: Save difficult exercises, revisit them later, and review mistakes when they are due. Whether you're prepping for an exam or just want to speak without pausing to think about case endings or prepositions, KasusKnacker gives you the reps you need. Download now and start cracking German grammar today! KasusKnacker is an independent grammar-practice app. It is not an exam provider or testing centre, and it is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by or endorsed by Goethe-Institut e.V., telc gGmbH, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) or g.a.s.t. e.V. Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) and TestDaF are trademarks of their respective owners. KasusKnacker provides focused grammar review, not complete exam preparation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Basic at 12.0 against KasusKnacker's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KasusKnacker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Basic | KasusKnacker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 656 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludo-Vic | Toba UG (Haftungsbeschränkt) |
In-app purchases
Basic
- Full access$9.99
KasusKnacker
- Monthly (2025 plan)$3.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly (2025 plan)$29.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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