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Firearms Knowledge Compact vs GoDeutsch

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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GoDeutsch

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Prepare for your German exam with mock tests, live speaking practice and detailed feedback. Prepare for Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, ÖSD and TestDaF from A1 to C1. Practise Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen with timed mock exams based on the real exam formats. GERMAN EXAM PREPARATION BY LEVEL Study for German A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 exams with practice matched to your certificate and level. Complete a timed mock exam or focus on one skill at a time. Prepare for reading tasks, German listening comprehension, formal and informal writing, spoken presentations and partner conversations. GoDeutsch supports learners preparing for language certificates for work, university, visas, residence, citizenship or personal goals. LIVE SPEAKING PRACTICE Speak to an AI examiner in German. It listens, responds, guides the task and asks follow-up questions. DETAILED FEEDBACK Writing and speaking are evaluated against exam criteria. See scores by criterion, corrections in context and clear improvement points. Reading and listening are marked instantly. PRACTISE GERMAN FOR REAL LIFE Choose an A1–C2 scenario, speak naturally and work toward a clear goal. The live AI partner stays in character, responds to what you say and keeps the conversation moving. Afterward, review the transcript, your score and specific feedback on what to improve. MORE FEATURES • Vocabulary trainer with spaced repetition • Listening drills: hear the sentence, type what you heard • Grammar lessons with practice questions at every level • Mistake bank — every question you got wrong, ready to practise again • A study plan built from a short placement test • Streaks, XP and achievements • Progress by skill, so you know what is holding you back • A results PDF and a certificate after a completed mock exam A STUDY PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU Take the placement test, select your target exam and set your exam date. GoDeutsch suggests what to study next and tracks your progress in reading, listening, writing, speaking, vocabulary and grammar. Review missed questions in the mistake bank, revisit vocabulary with spaced repetition and use your results to focus on weaker skills. STUDY ANYWHERE Download mock exams for offline practice. The interface is available in several languages. Start free. Upgrade when you are ready. GoDeutsch offers an optional Premium subscription. Payment is charged to your store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your account settings at any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://godeutsch.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://godeutsch.com/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firearms Knowledge Compact at every 5 days against GoDeutsch's every 10 days. On price, ads, 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. Firearms Knowledge Compact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GoDeutsch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firearms Knowledge Compact ships an update every 5 days, GoDeutsch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Firearms Knowledge Compact versus GoDeutsch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirearms Knowledge CompactGoDeutsch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB78 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChristian Hermann und Martina Hermann GbREvans Wanyoike

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Firearms Knowledge Compact

One-time1
  • Firearms Knowledge Complete$3.99
3 purchases

GoDeutsch

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • 6-Month Plan$39.996 Months

Questions

Is Firearms Knowledge Compact free?
Firearms Knowledge Compact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoDeutsch free?
GoDeutsch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Firearms Knowledge Compact or GoDeutsch have ads?
Neither Firearms Knowledge Compact nor GoDeutsch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firearms Knowledge Compact or GoDeutsch?
Firearms Knowledge Compact ships an update every 5 days, and GoDeutsch every 10 days. Most recently, Firearms Knowledge Compact was updated on November 2, 2026 and GoDeutsch on October 31, 2026.

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