Comparison

HTWK Leipzig vs HoMe

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

Head to head
About

HTWK Leipzig

This official university app provides students with essential information and services for studying. Access news, dining hall menus, course schedules, and library resources. It also includes search functions for people and rooms, and links to academic portals.

Highlights
  • News feeds
  • Mensa menu and favorites
  • Timetable integration
  • Person and room search
  • Links to academic services
  • App settings and feedback
Features
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This is the official app of the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, HTWK Leipzig. As a digital study guidance, the HTWK app bundles numerous information and services related to studying at the HTWK Leipzig. The following modules are available in the HTWK app: - Home: The most important information at a glance - The top news of the HTWK | The daily updated offer of the favorite Mensa | Title, time and location of the next course from the timetable. - Search: Persons | Rooms - News feeds: The latest news on the topics Studying, Library and Sports - Mensa: The offer of the respective Mensa | Selection of the favored Mensa for the display on the homepage - Services: OPAL | study guide | timetable | job portal | university library | WLAN | feedback on the app - Settings: Language of the app | Mensa prices - Imprint | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement.

About

HoMe

Features
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HoMe-App - the campus app of Hochschule Merseburg - accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. The app offers you everything you need to start every day well prepared at Hochschule Merseburg, no matter if you have just started your studies or are already in your master's program. The app is your team partner on campus, which integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you have all the important information about your studies with you, wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: The best thing to do is to start managing your schedule with the calendar. This way you have an overview of all your appointments and never miss a lecture or other important events again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to know your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay the late fee again! With “HoMe-App” you always have an eye on the loan period of your books and you can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated setup necessary! HoMe App - an app by UniNow

Screenshots

HTWK Leipzig4 screens
HoMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HoMe at 4 against HTWK Leipzig's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

HTWK Leipzig ships an update every 5 weeks, HoMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
HTWK Leipzig versus HoMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTWK LeipzigHoMe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPS Bildungsportal Sachsen GmbHUniNow GmbH

In-app purchases

None

HTWK Leipzig

No in-app purchases

None

HoMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTWK Leipzig free?
HTWK Leipzig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoMe free?
HoMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTWK Leipzig or HoMe have ads?
Neither HTWK Leipzig nor HoMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTWK Leipzig or HoMe?
HTWK Leipzig ships an update every 5 weeks, and HoMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTWK Leipzig was updated on November 3, 2026 and HoMe on October 31, 2026.

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