Comparison

Rilke vs Devoxa

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

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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

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Devoxa

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Devoxa est l'application qui vous accompagne pas à pas dans l'apprentissage de l'allemand professionnel, avec un focus sur les métiers de la santé et des soins (Pflege). APPRENDRE À VOTRE RYTHME • 96 chapitres structurés du niveau A1 au niveau B2 • Des leçons courtes, claires et progressives • Grammaire, expressions et dialogues du quotidien professionnel • Accès hors ligne à tout le programme VOCABULAIRE MÉTIER • Des centaines de mots et expressions du secteur de la santé • Prononciation audio pour chaque terme • Cartes de révision pour mémoriser durablement VOTRE PROFESSEUR IA • Un tuteur intelligent disponible 24h/24 pour répondre à vos questions • Explications adaptées à votre langue maternelle • Corrections et exemples concrets SUIVEZ VOS PROGRÈS • Progression détaillée par chapitre et par niveau • Badges, scores et série d'activité quotidienne • Classement pour rester motivé DANS VOTRE LANGUE Devoxa est entièrement traduite en français, en arabe (avec prise en charge complète de la lecture de droite à gauche) et en italien. POUR QUI ? • Infirmiers, aides-soignants et professionnels de santé préparant leur départ en Allemagne • Étudiants préparant un examen de langue • Toute personne souhaitant apprendre l'allemand de manière structurée Commencez dès aujourd'hui et progressez chaque jour, quelques minutes suffisent.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Devoxa at none against Rilke's 5. Devoxa also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rilke sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Devoxa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rilke ships an update every 5 days, Devoxa every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rilke versus Devoxa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRilkeDevoxa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUna Perfect Solutions UGSoufiane Eddalili

In-app purchases

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
None

Devoxa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rilke free?
Rilke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Devoxa free?
Devoxa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rilke or Devoxa have ads?
Rilke shows ads; Devoxa does not.
Which is updated more often, Rilke or Devoxa?
Rilke ships an update every 5 days, and Devoxa every 9 days. Most recently, Rilke was updated on October 8, 2026 and Devoxa on October 7, 2026.

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