C1 vs Gramly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Gramly
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Gramly teaches you German grammar the way it should be taught — clearly, step by step, with exercises that make it stick. No subscription, no paywalls. WHAT YOU GET • Lessons that explain grammar rules in plain English — no confusing jargon • Exercises that test you for real: fill-in-the-blank, dialogues, multiple choice and more. • Instant feedback so you know exactly where you went wrong • Search any grammar topic and find it in seconds • Dark mode for comfortable studying day or night • Every lesson comes with an English walkthrough for extra clarity BUILT FOR REAL LEARNERS Grammar textbooks can feel dry and overwhelming. Gramly breaks each topic into a focused lesson with concise rules, visual tables, and enough practice to make the pattern stick — not just memorised. Perfect for students preparing for Goethe exams, expats navigating daily life in German-speaking countries, or anyone who wants their German to sound natural and correct. TOPICS INCLUDE Verb conjugation · Cases (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Genitiv) · Modal verbs · Separable verbs · Perfekt & Präteritum · Konjunktiv II · Passive voice · Relative clauses · Adjective endings · Prepositions · Word order & much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: C1 at 12.1 against Gramly's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | C1 | Gramly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. | Chanaka Caldera Helessage |
In-app purchases
C1
No in-app purchases
Gramly
No in-app purchases
