# SchoolRoom vs RUB Bib

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SchoolRoom at 81% against RUB Bib's 0%. SchoolRoom also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). RUB Bib's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SchoolRoom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RUB Bib asks for nothing beyond the download.

SchoolRoom ships an update every 2 months, RUB Bib every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolRoom | RUB Bib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolroom/id1039883032/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Arndt](https://appshunter.io/developer/522499372) | [Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum](https://appshunter.io/developer/476630475) |

## What reviewers say

### SchoolRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolroom/id1039883032)

Manage your school schedule with this powerful and flexible timetable app. Create unlimited timetables, customize lesson durations, and add notes with reminders. Easily share your schedule via various export options or print it out.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timetables, Customizable lesson times, Notes and reminders per subject, Multiple sharing options (PDF, AirDrop), Printable schedules, Today Widget and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voluntary Donation | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 🌟 Highly impressive app
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- 🎨 Clean and simple interface
- 📱 Great for iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 'Fertig' button greyed out
- 🐛 Widget issues
- 🐛 Cannot add to widget
- 🐛 Widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- The 'Fertig' symbol turns grey after entering rooms and times.
- Widget does not work or shows incorrect times.
- App crashes when pressing the back button.
- Timetable is blank after inputting information.
- App glitches and closes when trying to add periods, classrooms, and subjects.

**Requested features**

- Adapt app for university schedules
- Notifications or reminders
- Make days/periods different durations
- Allow individual time settings for modules/subjects
- Add Siri integration for timetable queries


### RUB Bib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rub-bib/id6456452216)

Manage your library account, including loans and reservations. Access course offerings, search the online catalog, and stay updated on library news. Authenticate for services and view visitor capacity.

**Highlights:** Manage library loans and reservations, Extend loans, View accrued fees, Browse and book library courses, Search university online catalog, Submit literature acquisition requests, View visitor capacity and library news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SchoolRoom free?

SchoolRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RUB Bib free?

RUB Bib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SchoolRoom or RUB Bib have ads?

Neither SchoolRoom nor RUB Bib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolRoom or RUB Bib?

SchoolRoom ships an update every 2 months, and RUB Bib every 7 months. Most recently, SchoolRoom was updated on November 1, 2026 and RUB Bib on October 30, 2026.

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