Comparison

Bluent vs Short Range Certificate (SRC)

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

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About

Bluent

Features
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Bluent teaches German the way you'll actually use it - through natural conversation. Instead of flashcards, you practice speaking from the very first lesson. Each lesson is a hand-crafted dialogue where you listen, respond, and gain confidence in your abilities. Feeling stuck? Tap for hints. The app listens to your pronunciation and keeps you moving forward. What's inside: • Structured A1 to A2 curriculum covering everyday topics: introductions, activities, business language, grammar & more • Lessons written and curated by language tutors • Speech recognition that listens as you speak • Helpful hints that guide without giving away the answer • Phrase bank that saves words you've seen in the lessons Fang an zu sprechen! --- PLEASE NOTE: Bluent offers some lessons for free, but you will need a subscription to access all of them. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your Apple Account will be charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences on the Settings page in the app, or in your Apple Account settings. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime on the Settings page in the app, or in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://public.bluent.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://public.bluent.app/terms License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

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Short Range Certificate (SRC)

Features
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The best way to prepare for the official SRC (Short Range Certificate) exam – with award-winning learning software for fast, targeted learning The SRC (Short Range Certificate) is an internationally recognized radio operator’s certificate for recreational boaters. The SRC (Short Range Certificate) plays a central role in safety, communication, and navigation at sea. This limited-scope radio operator’s certificate is required for anyone who wishes to operate a recreational boat equipped with a VHF radio and participate in maritime radio communications. This applies to both sailboats and motorboats. Key features: - No advertising: This app displays absolutely no advertising - Offline mode: So you can practice anywhere, even where there is no internet connection - Real exam simulation: Practice under real exam conditions - Built-in translation: Instant translation (without an internet connection) into 40 languages - Comprehensive practice test mode: Contains all 180 questions - Tests: You practice with 12 questionaries with 24 questions each - No repetition of questions in the practice tests: no general questions are repeated - FAQ: All information about the procedure, topics and requirements at a glance - Mark questions: Mark questions for later review and check your answers - Incorrect answers: Go through the questions you answered incorrectly last - Statistics: Visible progress by topic, overview of results with each question to identify your weaknesses - Keyword search: Filter questions by keywords. E.g. "Alarm" Get started now and easy pass the naturalization test! - Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with any government agency and is not endorsed by the government This app is not an official government resource - Source of information: https://www.elwis.de/DE/Schifffahrtsrecht/Sprechfunkzeugnisse/Fragenkatalog-SRC-2018.pdf

Screenshots

Bluent4 screens
Short Range Certificate (SRC)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Short Range Certificate (SRC) at none against Bluent's 3. Short Range Certificate (SRC) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Bluent's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Bluent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Short Range Certificate (SRC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluent ships an update every 4 days, Short Range Certificate (SRC) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Bluent versus Short Range Certificate (SRC): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluentShort Range Certificate (SRC)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenTide GmbHEugen Reimer

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluent

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Semester$49.996 Months
  • Yearly$89.991 Year
None

Short Range Certificate (SRC)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluent free?
Bluent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Short Range Certificate (SRC) free?
Short Range Certificate (SRC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluent or Short Range Certificate (SRC) have ads?
Short Range Certificate (SRC) shows ads; Bluent does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluent or Short Range Certificate (SRC)?
Bluent ships an update every 4 days, and Short Range Certificate (SRC) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluent was updated on October 24, 2026 and Short Range Certificate (SRC) on October 25, 2026.

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