Comparison

FLApp vs Augusta Vindelicum

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

Head to head
About

FLApp

Features
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Aachen City Guide FLApp What links Aachen Cathedral to multimedia specialists from RWTH Aachen University? The new science guide explains not only that. It leads you to 13 prominent science locations – around Aachen's old town and the city campus of RWTH Aachen University. FLApp, the Future Lab Aachen App, presents well-known and unusual locations, peeks behind the curtain, and highlights the most fascinating research projects of Aachen's universities in compact articles. With audio guide, images, videos, augmented reality, and expert statements. Experience Aachen in a whole new way! The app is GPS-based. A dynamic map shows the current location. Steles in the city mark the stations and can notify you of their proximity using iBeacon signals. Digital 3D objects in augmented reality are available at selected stations. The trip starting at the cathedral, passing the Audimax, and finishing at the RWTH main building is 1.3 km long. We recommend downloading the app via WiFi at home. You can also download it on-site using the Aachen WiFi network. Available languages: English and German

About

Augusta Vindelicum

Explore Roman Augsburg through interactive exhibits and augmented reality. Discover daily life, historical buildings, and artifacts from the Roman era. Gamified elements and multilingual support enhance the educational experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality historical reconstructions
  • Interactive dialogues with historical characters
  • Virtual 3D exploration mode
  • Gamified coin collection achievement
  • Scientific classification of artifacts
  • Multilingual support (German, English)
Features
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Explore the Augsburg region in Roman times! Augusta Vindelicum was the capital of the province of Raetia and the political, economic and cultural center of the region from Roman times until late antiquity. Eleven stations offer you a playful, interactive approach to Roman Augsburg and the city's surrounding area. Immerse yourself in everyday life at the time, get to know different living environments and talk to the people! You can also experience the ancient world in today's surroundings at several locations - augmented reality makes it possible. If you are not on site, a virtual 3D mode is available. Special features: - Interactive panoramas: Dialogs with characters (partly based on real-life models), exploration of different rooms and their multi-layered soundscapes - Reconstructions of original buildings and monuments in augmented reality (if on site) or in virtual 3D mode (if not on site) - Gamification: diverse game elements; overarching achievement level: building up your own coin collection - Scientific classification and photographs of original finds - Multilingualism: German and English

Screenshots

FLApp4 screens
Augusta Vindelicum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Augusta Vindelicum at monthly against FLApp's every 2 months. FLApp's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLApp ships an update every 2 months, Augusta Vindelicum monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FLApp versus Augusta Vindelicum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLAppAugusta Vindelicum
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB314 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRWTH Aachen University2av GmbH

In-app purchases

None

FLApp

No in-app purchases

None

Augusta Vindelicum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLApp free?
FLApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Augusta Vindelicum free?
Augusta Vindelicum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FLApp or Augusta Vindelicum have ads?
Neither FLApp nor Augusta Vindelicum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLApp or Augusta Vindelicum?
FLApp ships an update every 2 months, and Augusta Vindelicum monthly. Most recently, FLApp was updated on November 2, 2026 and Augusta Vindelicum on October 30, 2026.

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