BWS vs Gretzl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BWS
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BWS-World – Be part of the network From now on, thanks to the BWS-World app, all scholarship holders and alumni of the Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM can conveniently exchange ideas while on the go. In addition to handling the entire application process, this exclusive platform has been offering all scholarship holders worldwide many networking opportunities since 2012. Now you can also exchange information with the scholarship network on the go and find out about current events and offers from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. Interact even faster and easier with your network.
Gretzl
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Life is more fun when you do things together. Whether it’s hobbies, sports, studying together, or a spontaneous bike ride, Gretzl makes it easy to meet people nearby through shared activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gretzl at every 5 days against BWS's every 28 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.
BWS ships an update every 28 months, Gretzl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BWS | Gretzl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Baden-Württemberg Stiftung gGmbH | Amir Priese |
In-app purchases
BWS
No in-app purchases
Gretzl
No in-app purchases
