Comparison

Firearms Knowledge Compact vs Read4G

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

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Firearms Knowledge Compact

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German firearms knowledge exam under Section 7 WaffG (Waffensachkunde) ahead? Firearms Knowledge Compact helps you understand the material question by question, listen to the explanation and review what hasn't stuck yet. It is based on all 575 questions of the publicly published exam catalog (dated December 16, 2024) in eight topic areas. For sport shooters, collectors, experts and anyone who has to prove knowledge for a German firearms ownership license (WBK) or an ammunition purchase permit. Please note: the questions, answers, explanations and audio are in German. The app interface is available in German and English. INCLUDED FROM THE START The "Weapons-law terms" module with 90 questions works without signing up and without a purchase, so you can see how question, explanation and audio work together. THE EIGHT TOPIC AREAS (575 QUESTIONS) - Weapons-law terms: 90 questions - Rights and duties: 154 questions - Markings: 35 questions - Storage: 23 questions - Self-defense and necessity: 43 questions - Firearms technology: 92 questions - Handling: 49 questions - Emergency and maritime distress signals: 89 questions HOW YOU STUDY - 449 multiple-choice questions (single and multiple choice) and 126 open questions with model answers - an original explanation for every question - listen to questions, answers and explanations in German - review missed questions and track your progress - use downloaded study content offline PRACTICE THE EXAM FLOW An independent, timed practice simulation with multiple-choice questions and an evaluation shows you which areas to revisit. Open questions with model answers are study material; they are not presented as automatically graded multiple-choice questions. WHAT "COMPLETE" ADDS One purchase unlocks the seven further areas (485 questions). There is no subscription. Purchase and Restore Purchases are available without an app account. FAQ Do I need an account? No, the app works without one. Is there a subscription? No, only the one-time purchase. How current is the catalog? The study material uses the publicly published question catalog, dated December 16, 2024. The catalog and legal status are shown in the app. SOURCE & TRANSPARENCY Where publicly published questions, answer options and model answers are used, they are reproduced unchanged. Explanations, audio, images and additional study aids are our own editorial content. CLEAR LIMITS Firearms Knowledge Compact is privately developed. It does not represent any authority or government entity and has not been commissioned or authorized by one. The app does not provide legal advice, issue a certificate or replace a course, practical instruction or examination. It gives no instructions for manufacturing, modifying, manipulating, acquiring or bypassing legal requirements. Passing an examination is not promised. SOURCES German Federal Office of Administration (Bundesverwaltungsamt) - question catalog for the knowledge examination under Section 7 of the German Weapons Act: https://www.bva.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Buerger/Ausweis-Dokumente-Recht/Waffenrecht/Sachkunde/Fragenkatalog_sachkunde_mitAntworten.html Section 7 of the German Weapons Act: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/waffg_2002/__7.html

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Read4G

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Reading and listening, grammar, writing, and flashcards in one app. Built for German learners who want to improve their German. READ ARTICLES ON TOPICS YOU CARE ABOUT Choose topics you love. Read texts and dialogues at your level. Tap any word to save it to your flashcards. Listen along with native audio. GRAMMAR FROM A1 TO C1 Every topic explained, then practiced with exercises. Everything covered, from beginner to advanced. WRITE IN GERMAN, WITH MODEL ANSWERS Practice writing prompts at your level. Write freely, or learn from model answers. SMART FLASHCARDS Spaced repetition tuned for German genders and cases. Cards are built from what you've read, so vocabulary sticks where it matters, plus ready-made decks to pick from. BUILD THE HABIT Weekly goals you can actually hit. FREE TO START Read and listen, study grammar theory, and review flashcards for free. Premium unlocks all resources. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://read4g.com/terms-and-conditions-en Privacy Policy: https://read4g.com/privacy-policy-en Imprint: https://read4g.com/impressum-de

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firearms Knowledge Compact at every 5 days against Read4G's every 2 weeks. Firearms Knowledge Compact also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Firearms Knowledge Compact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Read4G sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firearms Knowledge Compact ships an update every 5 days, Read4G every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Firearms Knowledge Compact versus Read4G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirearms Knowledge CompactRead4G
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Hermann und Martina Hermann GbRLucrecia Karina Abasto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Firearms Knowledge Compact

One-time1
  • Firearms Knowledge Complete$3.99
2 purchases

Read4G

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Firearms Knowledge Compact free?
Firearms Knowledge Compact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read4G free?
Read4G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Firearms Knowledge Compact or Read4G have ads?
Neither Firearms Knowledge Compact nor Read4G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firearms Knowledge Compact or Read4G?
Firearms Knowledge Compact ships an update every 5 days, and Read4G every 2 weeks. Most recently, Firearms Knowledge Compact was updated on November 10, 2026 and Read4G on November 5, 2026.

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