# BVB vs mainaqila

The clearest difference is rating: BVB at 4.8 against mainaqila's 4.0. BVB also leads on ratings volume (543 vs 4). mainaqila's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BVB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BVB has 543 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of BVB's written reviews are positive against 92% of mainaqila's.

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, mainaqila every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BVB | mainaqila |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainaqila/id1522842682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 95 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG auf Aktien](https://appshunter.io/developer/905035439) | [EintrachtTech GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522842684) |

## What reviewers say

### BVB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875)

Stay connected with your favorite football club. Get the latest news, team information, match schedules, and live updates. Engage with mini-games and order food and drinks for stadium visits.

**Highlights:** Latest news and videos, Team and player statistics, Match schedules and results, Live match ticker and netradio, Predictive mini-games, Stadium food and drink ordering, Push notifications for highlights

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative and up-to-date
- 👍 Good overview and clear layout
- 👍 Great for following the team
- 👍 Provides lots of information
- 👍 Useful radio feature for listening on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently hangs or lags
- 🐛 Radio feature sometimes doesn't work
- 🐛 Difficult to find match schedule and table
- 🐛 Starting eleven not always visible
- 🐛 Excessive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs frequently
- BVB Radio hangs
- App doesn't let me update
- App stopped working on iPhone (black screen after splash)
- Excessive notifications displayed

**Requested features**

- Change goal sound
- Add more fun features like camera filters
- Improve navigation for match schedule and table
- Fix notification issue where unread notifications don't disappear
- Allow better visibility of starting eleven


### mainaqila

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainaqila/id1522842682)

Stay connected with your favorite football club, accessing all the latest news, merchandise, and ticket information. Enjoy live match updates, exclusive content, and a secure mobile payment system for seamless transactions.

**Highlights:** Club news and updates, Fan merchandise and ticket shop, Bundesliga betting game, Live match ticker and notifications, Mobile payment system (mainpay), Digital membership card

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BVB free?

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

### Is mainaqila free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BVB or mainaqila?

BVB is rated higher. BVB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while mainaqila averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BVB or mainaqila have ads?

BVB shows ads; mainaqila does not.

### Which is updated more often, BVB or mainaqila?

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, and mainaqila every 3 weeks. Most recently, BVB was updated on September 22, 2026 and mainaqila on September 22, 2026.

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