HESSENBOX vs PortApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HESSENBOX
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With HESSENBOX you can access, edit, and share your data and documents from anywhere - even together with other users, who are easily and securely invited into folders you have shared. The data is automatically encrypted for transport and stored and synchronized to German servers in the cloud in accordance with the European Data Protection Directive, so that it is always up to date and available everywhere. Features: • Automatically transfer data between your devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Manage your files in the file browser • Organize your team and set access rights for all your shared folders • Have secure mobile access to your current data wherever you are
PortApp
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Diese App durchsucht die druckgraphischen Porträts der HAB Wolfenbüttel nach Ähnlichkeit zu einem von Ihnen bestimmten Bild. Sie können dafür in der Porträtsammlung ein Bild auswählen oder ein eigenes Bild hochladen. Hochgeladene Bilder werden nach der Auswertung sofort gelöscht. Projektbeteiligte • Projektleitung: Dr. Hartmut Beyer (HAB), Prof. Dr. Thomas Mandl (Universität Hildesheim) und Dr. Hole Rößler (HAB) • Programmierung Bildähnlichkeitssuche: Sebastian Diem (Universität Hildesheim) • Kunsthistorische Bearbeitung: Dr. Nina Niedermeier und Mira Marx (HAB) • App-Entwicklung: AppPlusMobile Systemhaus GmbH, Dortmund • Finanzierung: Das Projekt wurde finanziert vom Niedersächsischen Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur aus Mitteln des Niedersächsischen Vorab.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HESSENBOX at every 2 months against PortApp's every 10 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HESSENBOX ships an update every 2 months, PortApp every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HESSENBOX | PortApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PowerFolder | AppPlusMobile Systemhaus GmbH |
In-app purchases
HESSENBOX
No in-app purchases
PortApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HESSENBOX free?
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Do HESSENBOX or PortApp have ads?
Which is updated more often, HESSENBOX or PortApp?
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