Comparison

Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice vs DutchUp

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

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Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice

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Prepare for the official Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) exam — the civic-knowledge component of the Dutch Inburgeringsexamen required for naturalization. With 499 practice questions across 5 languages (Dutch, English, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian), you'll master all 8 themes of the exam. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Work and Income (53 questions) • Customs, Values and Norms (60) • Housing (75) • Health and Healthcare (64) • History and Geography (57) • Institutions (61) — gemeente, Belastingdienst, UWV, SVB, IND, DigiD, BSN • Government and Rule of Law (45) — Tweede Kamer, the King, Grondwet • Education and Upbringing (84) — compulsory education from primary through MBO/HBO/WO NEW SINCE 2025 The exam was reformed on 1 July 2025. Our practice questions cover the new content: • Holocaust and antisemitism (eindterm 5.1.2) • Women's right to self-determination (eindterm 7.2.8) • DigiD, BSN, and digital government services • POH (general-practitioner support staff) and right to a translator • Energy contracts: fixed vs variable terms • Difference between leerplicht (compulsory until age 16) and kwalificatieplicht (until 18) • Holidays: Keti Koti, Suikerfeest, Carnaval FEATURES • 499 multiple-choice questions with explanations • Official exam structure: 40 questions, 45 minutes, pass at 26/40 (66%) • 5 languages: every question translated NL/EN/AR/TR/UK • Fully offline — no internet needed after install • Per-theme progress tracking • No accounts, no behavioral tracking EXAM INFO The KNM exam is administered by DUO and lasts 45 minutes. It contains 40 multiple-choice questions across the 8 themes listed above. You pass with 26 or more correct (66%, equivalent to grade 6.0). Cost is €50 (official DUO price), taken at one of six DUO exam locations: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijswijk, Rotterdam, Utrecht, or Zwolle. DISCLAIMER This app is independent and not affiliated with DUO or the Dutch government. The official KNM exam is administered by DUO. Questions in this app are practice exercises, not exam questions. For official information: inburgeren.nl.

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DutchUp

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DutchUp helps you practice spoken Dutch for daily life, work, school, appointments, and exam preparation. Choose your level from A0 to C1, speak out loud, see your transcript, and get clear feedback on your answer. Practice short everyday situations, repeat useful phrases with Dutch audio, build vocabulary, and review grammar patterns that help you speak with more confidence. DutchUp includes: • Speaking practice for A0-C1 levels • Real-life Dutch situations for expat life • Repeat-after-me practice with Dutch audio • Live speech recognition transcript • Feedback with corrected answers, weak words, and accuracy • Vocabulary practice by level and lesson • Grammar examples with playable Dutch audio • Progress tracking and weak-word review • Inburgering-style speaking exam practice • Two-part exam tasks with hints and session reports • Daily practice reminders Start with included free practice, including A0 and A1 exam-style tasks. Full Access unlocks the full exam section, unlimited checked speaking answers, more A2 content, and B1-C1 grammar and vocabulary. DutchUp is designed for learners who want practical Dutch they can actually say: at the gemeente, in shops, at work, in school conversations, during appointments, and in everyday small talk. Note: DutchUp is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with any official exam provider or government institution.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice at 15.0 against DutchUp's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DutchUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice versus DutchUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInburgering KNM Dutch PracticeDutchUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlaeddine MessaoudiNorixis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice

One-time2
  • Lifetime Access – Discount$6.99
  • Lifetime Access$8.99
1 purchases

DutchUp

One-time1
  • DutchUp Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice free?
Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DutchUp free?
DutchUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice or DutchUp have ads?
Neither Inburgering KNM Dutch Practice nor DutchUp shows ads.

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