# BVB vs BVB eAcademy

The clearest difference is ads: BVB eAcademy at none against BVB's shown. BVB eAcademy also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BVB's advantage is ratings volume (543 vs 14). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BVB against 4.7 for BVB eAcademy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BVB has 543 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, BVB eAcademy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BVB | BVB eAcademy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb-eacademy/id6443440669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% 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 | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG auf Aktien](https://appshunter.io/developer/905035439) | [coach better AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458656273) |

## 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


### BVB eAcademy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb-eacademy/id6443440669)

Train like a professional footballer from home with expert tips and engaging challenges. This app is designed exclusively for BVB players to help them reach their full potential.

**Highlights:** Home training like a pro, Tips from BVB Experts, Participate in challenges, Unleash full potential, Exclusive to BVB players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BVB free?

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

### Is BVB eAcademy free?

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

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

BVB is rated higher. BVB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while BVB eAcademy averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do BVB or BVB eAcademy have ads?

BVB shows ads; BVB eAcademy does not.

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

BVB ships an update every 2 weeks, and BVB eAcademy every 3 weeks. Most recently, BVB was updated on September 22, 2026 and BVB eAcademy on September 4, 2026.

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