Comparison

Prüfsim vs Rilke

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

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About

Prüfsim

Features
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Prüfsim is an AI-powered writing and simulation application developed for users preparing for the TELC Schreiben exam. The application enables you to practice through tasks aligned with the TELC writing section and accelerates your progress by analyzing the texts you write. Realistic practice for TELC Schreiben Prüfsim offers writing tasks that match the TELC exam format. These tasks are prepared based on daily life, official correspondence, and different scenarios that may be encountered in the exam. Users can: • Solve writing tasks • Create their own letters • Practice at different difficulty levels The goal is not just to write, but to acquire the thinking skills aligned with the exam format. AI-powered writing analysis One of the strong features of Prüfsim is its AI-supported analysis system. After writing a text: • Grammar errors are analyzed • Sentence structure is evaluated • More accurate and natural alternatives are provided • An improved sample text is generated This way, the user not only sees their mistakes but also learns the correct usage. Training mode and simulation mode The application includes two different study modes: • Training mode: Focuses on learning. Errors are explained in detail, and the user is guided. • Simulation mode: Mimics the real exam experience. The user practices writing under time pressure. Using these two modes together reinforces the learning process. Intelligent vocabulary system Prüfsim integrates vocabulary learning into the writing process. Users can: • Save unfamiliar words • Create their own vocabulary lists • Instantly view word details • Review through various study methods This system ensures that words are not just memorized, but actively used. Active learning approach The application does more than just point out mistakes; it systematizes learning. Based on incorrect sentences: • Correct usage is reinforced • Improved versions are reviewed • The user actively rewrites the text This method aims to make the acquired knowledge permanent. Custom task generation Users can create custom writing tasks based on their specific needs. For example: • Neighborhood relations • Professional life • Official petitions • Daily life scenarios Thanks to this feature, users can focus on their own weak areas. Multi-language support Prüfsim can be used by individuals with different native languages. Supported languages: • Turkish, English, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian This allows users to operate the application in their own language, experiencing a more comfortable learning process. Who is it for? • Those preparing for the TELC Schreiben exam • Anyone looking to improve their German writing skills • Independent learners • Users seeking structured writing practice Prüfsim is not just a writing practice app; it is a study coach that systematizes your learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rilke

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Preparing for a German exam? Rilke is complete preparation for the Goethe-Zertifikat, telc and ÖSD at A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1: all four exam parts — Schreiben, Sprechen, Hören and Lesen — plus Grammatik and Wortschatz to build the German underneath. Your writing and speaking are graded by AI against the criteria real examiners use; everything else works offline, free and without an account. SCHREIBEN — WRITING, GRADED LIKE THE EXAM Nobody can mark their own letter. Write an exam task, submit it and get a score out of 100 with concrete feedback in your language: what cost you points and how to win them back. Every task follows the Goethe, telc or ÖSD format of your level, from the A1 postcard to the C1 opinion piece. Practise one part or sit the whole writing exam under the clock. Practised on paper? Add a photo of the page and it is read and graded like a typed answer. Open a graded sample first — your own first correction is free. SPRECHEN — SPEAKING, WITH A PARTNER The speaking exam is held in pairs, so the app provides your partner: plan something together, argue your point, ask and answer, and be assessed on the exam criteria. Solo parts run against the exam's clock. Warm up by saying exam phrases aloud and shadowing model answers sentence by sentence; pace, pauses and filler words are measured on your device. HÖREN — LISTENING, PLAYED LIKE THE EXAM Recordings in the real exam parts, played exactly as often as the exam plays them — some parts twice, some once, with the printed reading time before each. Afterwards the transcript shows you the sentence you missed. Listening covers A1 to B2; at C1 you practise with the B2 recordings. LESEN — READING IN THE REAL EXAM PARTS Reading tasks for every part of the exam at every level. Practise one part at a time or sit the whole reading paper under one timer. Every answer key explains why the answer is right and where in the text it says so. GRAMMATIK — GRAMMAR THAT EXPLAINS ITSELF Every grammar topic your level is examined on: the rule, German examples, and exercises of every kind — gap-fill, multiple choice, transformation, error correction, word order. Get one wrong and the mistake is explained in your language, and you can retry exactly the ones you missed. Say your answer instead of typing it if you like. WORTSCHATZ — VOCABULARY THAT STICKS Flashcards with spaced repetition, built from the vocabulary your level is examined on. Every card carries what the exam actually asks for — the article, the plural, the verb forms, the preposition the verb governs — with an example sentence translated into your language, audio and pictures. Cards ask in both directions and by ear, and exercises quiz you on those facts. Learn German with it whether or not you ever book an exam. ONE EXAM DATE, ONE PLAN Enter your exam date and the app organises itself around it: a countdown, a daily goal, a streak and a readiness score that shows where you actually stand. In the final week it switches to exam simulation. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Interface, explanations and feedback in your language — from English, Russian and Turkish to Arabic, Hindi and Chinese. The exam is in German; your thinking does not have to be. OFFLINE BY DESIGN Grammatik, Wortschatz, Lesen, Hören and the writing editor need no connection at all. Only the AI assessment goes online — prepare on the train, submit when you have signal. Optional sign-in carries your progress and subscription to your iPad or Mac. Goethe-Zertifikat B1 for naturalisation, telc B2 for a job, C1 for a university place, ÖSD A1 for a visa or family reunion: Rilke gives you the exam's own format and tells you when you are ready for it. Rilke is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, telc gGmbH or ÖSD. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rilke.unaperfect.de/terms Privacy Policy: https://rilke.unaperfect.de/privacy

Screenshots

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Rilke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prüfsim at none against Rilke's shown. Prüfsim also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Prüfsim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rilke sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prüfsim ships an update every 3 days, Rilke every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Prüfsim versus Rilke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrüfsimRilke
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElit CreativeUna Perfect Solutions UG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Prüfsim

Subscriptions3
  • Eco Pack$2.991 Month
  • Plus Pack$5.991 Month
  • Max Pack$9.991 Month
5 purchases

Rilke

Subscriptions3
  • Rilke Plus – Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Rilke Plus – 3 Months3 Months trial$17.993 Months
  • Rilke Plus – Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 AI gradings$1.99
  • 30 AI gradings$3.99

Questions

Is Prüfsim free?
Prüfsim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rilke free?
Rilke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prüfsim or Rilke have ads?
Rilke shows ads; Prüfsim does not.
Which is updated more often, Prüfsim or Rilke?
Prüfsim ships an update every 3 days, and Rilke every 5 days. Most recently, Prüfsim was updated on October 5, 2026 and Rilke on October 8, 2026.

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