GermanBox vs Testklar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GermanBox
Master German with a comprehensive course designed for English speakers. Progress from basic vocabulary to fluent conversation with structured lessons, interactive exercises, and authentic speaking practice. Includes flashcards, stories, podcasts, and personalized study plans.
- Structured learning path (A1-C1)
- Interactive lessons and quizzes
- Speaking practice with feedback
- Extensive flashcard decks
- Reading and listening practice
- Personalized study plans
- Community support
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GermanBox is a complete German course built for English speakers, not translated from another language. Follow a clear path from your first words to confident conversations, from A1 to C1. WHAT'S INSIDE - 285 units and 1,730 lessons across five levels: A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 - Starts with the words German and English share (Wasser/water, Haus/house), so you make progress from day one - Teaches the traps English speakers fall into, like "Gift" (poison) and "bekommen" (to get) - Every noun is taught with its article: der, die, das - Speaking practice: say real dialogues out loud and get instant feedback - Listen-and-tap, matching, fill-in-the-blank and quizzes keep every lesson varied - 5,500+ flashcards in 442 topic decks, with articles, audio and example sentences - A review deck of the words you missed - Short German stories and simplified news articles for reading practice - German podcasts for listening practice - A video feed of short German clips - A personal study plan based on your goal and daily study time - Word of the Day, daily streaks, XP and a leaderboard - A community feed to share progress and ask questions WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone moving to Germany, Austria or Switzerland for work, study or family - Learners preparing for German exams at A1 to C1 level - Complete beginners who want a step-by-step structure - Intermediate learners who want to pick up from their own level - Anyone nervous about speaking who wants a safe place to practise Start free. GermanBox Premium unlocks every lesson, deck, story and podcast. SUBSCRIPTION GermanBox Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://germanbox.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://germanbox.app/privacy-policy/ Help Center: https://germanbox.app/support/?lang=en Contact: app@kutu.studio
Testklar
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Would you pass the test today? Testklar shows you – and gets you there, day by day. For the German citizenship test (Einbürgerungstest) and the “Leben in Deutschland” test: 33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct answers for citizenship, 15 for the orientation course. SEE HOW READY YOU ARE • 310 squares, one per question: your progress at a glance • Readiness in per cent, based on what you have learned and your mock exams • A countdown to your test date and a daily plan that fits it UNDERSTAND EVERY QUESTION – IN YOUR LANGUAGE • Questions stay in German, just like in the real test • Translation, a short explanation and the key words in English, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian, Persian (Farsi/Dari), Albanian, Romanian, Polish or Vietnamese LEARNING THAT STICKS • Spaced repetition: what you know comes back less often, what you forget comes back sooner • Wrong answers become weak questions until you get them right twice • Search every question, bookmark and practise what you need A MOCK EXAM LIKE THE REAL ONE • 30 general questions and 3 about your federal state • 60-minute timer, mark questions for review, overview • Every mistake explained CALM AND PRIVATE • No ads. No account. No sign-up. • Your progress stays on your iPhone • Works offline • A daily reminder, if you want one FREE AND FULL VERSION Free: practise all 310 questions of your test, 20 questions a day, explanations and translations for the first 60 questions and all questions of your state, one mock exam. Full Version (one-time purchase, no subscription): unlimited practice, explanations and translations for every question, unlimited mock exams. The questions come from the catalogue published by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), as of 7 May 2025. Wording in the real test can differ slightly. Translations and explanations are written by Testklar. Testklar is independent and not affiliated with the BAMF or any other authority.
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Verdict
GermanBox and Testklar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. GermanBox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Testklar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | GermanBox | Testklar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kutu Studio | Sevim Yilanli |
In-app purchases
GermanBox
- premium$6.997 Days
- premium$12.991 Month
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium$39.991 Year
- Premium 6 Months$39.996 Months
- Premium 6 Months3 Days trial$39.996 Months
- Premium Annual$59.991 Year
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Testklar
- Full Version$8.99
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