Comparison

Digital Documentation vs Mainz Campus2Go

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

Head to head
About

Digital Documentation

Features
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Discover the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) by exploring the 3D models of Rosslyn Chapel and the Nagasaki Giant Cantilever Crane. 
Use this app in conjunction with our Short Guide historicenvironment.scot/dd-short-guide ABOUT THE SHORT GUIDE: 
Historic Environment Scotland’s free Short Guide, ‘Applied Digital Documentation in the Historic Environment’ looks at different data capture techniques that can be used in the analysis, recording, conservation and visualisation of historic objects, sites and landscapes in their present condition. 
Its’ case studies outlines the uses and applications of potentially vast, multi-layered datasets. Each section within the guide will present best practices, as well as fundamental principles that will assist those looking to undertake digital documentation. 
For the AR triggers, please view pages 84 and 85 within the guide. 
 ABOUT ROSSLYN CHAPEL: 
Rosslyn Chapel is a late medieval, listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument located in the village of Roslin, near Edinburgh. 
The Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation LLP (CDDV) is a partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art. Since 2008, CDDV has digitally documented the interior and exterior of Rosslyn Chapel using cutting-edge laser scanning technologies and 360° panoramic photography; the 3D laser scan data was later developed into a photorealistic, virtual 3D model of the chapel. 
 ABOUT THE NAGASAKI CRANE: 
The Giant Cantilever Crane is situated at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. It is a major landmark in a city with strong historical links to Scotland. The crane itself was designed by the Glasgow Electric Crane and Hoist Company, and constructed by the Motherwell Bridge Company. 
The Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation LLP (CDDV) 3D laser scanned the crane as part of the Scottish Ten project, which digitally documented Scotland’s then five World Heritage Sites and a further five international heritage sites. 
 FEEDBACK WELCOME: 
We are always happy to receive feedback, so please do send your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve this app to digital@hes.scot.

About

Mainz Campus2Go

This app helps university students manage their daily academic life. It provides a digital student ID, calendar for scheduling, grade tracking, library book management, and access to university emails and resources.

Highlights
  • Digital student ID
  • Timetable calendar
  • Grade point average calculator
  • Library book management
  • University email access
  • Canteen menu access
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The Mainz Campus2Go campus app accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - the Mainz Campus2Go campus app offers you everything you need to start your day-to-day studies well prepared, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. The Mainz Campus2Go campus app is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your everyday study life. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Digital student ID: You can access your digital student ID directly via the app. In addition to the digital student ID, library card and European Student Identifier, you also have the semester ticket in the app. Calendar: The best way to start is to manage your timetable with the Mainz Campus2Go campus app calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to find out your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay late fees again! With the Mainz Campus2Go campus app, you always have an overview of the loan period for your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to OLAT, Panopto, the canteen menu and other important university information. Mainz Campus2Go - an app from UniNow

Screenshots

Digital Documentation4 screens
Mainz Campus2Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mainz Campus2Go at every 10 days against Digital Documentation's every 37 months. Digital Documentation's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

Digital Documentation ships an update every 37 months, Mainz Campus2Go every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Digital Documentation versus Mainz Campus2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital DocumentationMainz Campus2Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHistoric Environment ScotlandUniNow GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Digital Documentation

No in-app purchases

None

Mainz Campus2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Documentation free?
Digital Documentation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mainz Campus2Go free?
Mainz Campus2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digital Documentation or Mainz Campus2Go have ads?
Neither Digital Documentation nor Mainz Campus2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digital Documentation or Mainz Campus2Go?
Digital Documentation ships an update every 37 months, and Mainz Campus2Go every 10 days. Most recently, Digital Documentation was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mainz Campus2Go on November 13, 2026.

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