Comparison

PPM App vs Atode

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

Head to head
About

PPM App

Features
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Diese App enthält Zugriffsfunktionen auf diverse Bereiche des Hochschullebens und stellt nützliche Dienste bereit, die während des Studiums auf dem Mobiltelefon verwaltet werden können. Unter anderem wird der Zugriff auf den aktuellen Stundenplan, die Semesterpläne, im Studiengang angebotene Projektarbeiten und weitere wichtigen Informationen zentral angeboten. Ein direkter Kontakt zum Studiengangssekretariat kann über die App (per Telefonat oder e-Mail) eingeleitet weren. Mit dem Campus Navigator finden Sie sich zudem auf dem Hochschul-Campus zurecht. Des Weiteren kann man personalisierte Informationen abrufbar hinterlegen, damit haben Sie nach dem Umzug in die Region Ihre neue Telefonnummer, Adresse, Matrikelnummer immer griffbereit. Weitere Funktionalitäten sind in Arbeit und werden u.a. mit den Studierenden über zukünftige Projektarbeiten erarbeitet.

About

Atode

Save articles from any app for distraction-free reading later. Organize your saved content with custom styles, notes, and highlights. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Bookmark articles from any app
  • Offline reading with optimized format
  • Customizable reader with themes and fonts
  • Highlighting and note-taking
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Export articles in various formats
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Atode lets you bookmark and save articles for reading later. Save news, blog or other text based content directly from Safari, Firefox, Chrome or any other app. Read anything you saved later in an optimized format with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. BOOKMARK Save articles with just a click from Safari or any other app by using the bookmark extension. Atode doesn't only save links to those pages you want to return to. It also downloads their content and converts it to a minimal format. Read anything you saved later with just the essential text and images, without any headers, ads or clutter to get in the way. All content is stored on your device, so it even works offline. READER The reader's design is carefully crafted for articles with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. Choose your favorite theme font (Lato, Georgia, Lexend, OpenDyslexic, ...), reader mode (day, sepia, grey, black, ...), select a preset or custom font size, content layout (page, scroll), adjust margins and many more options. Take notes or highlight favorite sections while reading. Search to quickly find anything or copy, define, translate and lookup selected text. LIBRARY Organise your articles in an easy to use library. Mark articles as favorites, add tags or put them in folders. Sort articles by date, unread, title or recently read. Browse your collection by folder, tag or website and filter the library by tags or reading time. Export your articles with all information and annotations in text, markdown or json format or upload highlights to Readwise and other services. You can also save the article content as a PDF, plain text or markdown for use in other apps. CLOUD All your articles and annotations are stored securely in Apple's iCloud, there is no external account required. Keep all your articles safe and at hand on whatever device. Every time you add an article, annotation, folder or tag, it's synced to all your other devices. Always have the latest version, when you start reading on your iPad and continue on your iPhone on the go. Please note that you need to be signed in on your device with the same Apple ID on all platforms. WIDGETS See your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Atode includes widgets to quickly view and open your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Add a widget from the gallery and choose a list from the configuration options. Continue reading where you left off right from your home or lock screen. PREMIUM The basic edition is free to use, includes all features and lets you try out the unrestricted reader. However, there is a limit to the number of bookmarks you can save per month. Upgrade to a premium subscription for more or unlimited bookmarks. - Atode Plus: Increased bookmark limit - Atode Pro: Unlimited number of bookmarks Atode is an independent app, your purchase supports the further development. When you buy an in-app purchase, you are doing so through Apple's App Store and agree to their terms and conditions. Payments will be charged to the credit card of your Apple account. SERVICE Atode is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac. In contrast to other read it later apps, Atode does not collect or sell any personal information. And it keeps your data private. Terms of Service: https://www.atode-reader.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.atode-reader.com/privacy/ Support: https://www.atode-reader.com/support/

Screenshots

PPM App2 screens
Atode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPM App at none against Atode's 3. PPM App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Atode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PPM App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPM App ships an update fortnightly, Atode monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PPM App versus Atode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPM AppAtode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHochschule HeilbronnBeat Raess

In-app purchases

None

PPM App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Atode

Subscriptions3
  • Atode Plus$0.991 Month
  • Atode Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Atode Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PPM App free?
PPM App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atode free?
Atode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PPM App or Atode have ads?
Neither PPM App nor Atode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PPM App or Atode?
PPM App ships an update fortnightly, and Atode monthly. Most recently, PPM App was updated on September 18, 2026 and Atode on September 28, 2026.

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