Comparison

BundesMessenger vs OfficeCheck

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

Head to head
About

BundesMessenger

A secure messaging solution for public administration in Germany, based on the open-source Matrix protocol. It allows for encrypted 1:1 and group chats, file sharing, voice messages, and polls, designed to meet administrative needs.

Highlights
  • Encrypted 1:1 and group chats
  • Text, document, and media file sharing
  • Voice messages and polls
  • Open-source Matrix protocol
  • Designed for public administration needs
Features
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Diese App ist der Vorgänger von BundesMessengerX, sie bleibt nutzbar und erhält wichtige Sicherheitsupdates, jedoch keine neuen Funktionen mehr. Für eine aktuelle, stetig weiterentwickelte App mit moderner Oberfläche und zusätzlichen Funktionen für den Behördenalltag, empfehlen wir ausdrücklich die Nutzung des BundesMessengerX. --- Der BundesMessenger generell ist eine sichere Messaging-Lösung für die Öffentliche Verwaltung. Von der BWI für die Behörden in Deutschland. Ziel ist es, eine moderne & sichere Zusammenarbeitsplattform auf Basis von Open Source für Deutschland zu schaffen, die sich den Bedürfnissen und Vorgaben der Deutschen Verwaltung anpassen kann. Mit dem BundesMessenger kannst du auch beruflich so kommunizieren, so wie du es privat von anderen Messengern gewohnt bist. Der Messenger nutzt das Open-Source-Protokoll Matrix und wurde für maximale Sicherheit konzipiert. Tausch dich in 1:1-Chats oder in Gruppen aus und versende Textnachrichten, Dokumente oder Mediendateien – auch Sprachnachrichten und Umfragen sind natürlich möglich. Jede Kommunikation wird automatisch und durchgängig VERSCHLÜSSELT.

About

OfficeCheck

Features
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Office Check Lite helps you keep track of your workdays and tax-relevant work-related expenses in a simple and organized way. The free Lite version allows you to record up to 10 workdays, giving you the opportunity to explore the app and try all key features. For unlimited tracking of office days, remote work days, and business travel days, the full version of Office Check is available. Features of the Lite Version: • Record up to 10 workdays • Track office days, remote work days, and business travel days • Automatic evaluation of tax-relevant data • Clear calendar view of all recorded workdays • PDF and CSV export • Simple and intuitive user experience With Office Check Lite, you can quickly and easily document the days you worked from home, commuted to the office, or traveled for business. The app helps you maintain accurate records of your workdays and organize tax-related information in a structured and accessible format. Ideal for employees who want to keep their tax records organized and maintain an overview of remote work days, commuting days, and business travel. Benefits of Office Check: • Easy tracking of remote work, office, and business travel days • Clear calendar view of all recorded workdays • Automatic evaluation of tax-relevant data • Support for preparing your tax documentation • Export your data as PDF or CSV • No advertising • No subscriptions • No hidden costs • Your data stays under your control Instead of maintaining complex spreadsheets or incomplete notes, Office Check keeps all relevant information in one place – simple, organized, and ready to export whenever you need it. Office Check is designed without advertising, recurring subscriptions, or hidden charges. You can use the app with full transparency and no surprises. Office Check Lite – the easy way to digitally track your workdays.

Screenshots

BundesMessenger4 screens
OfficeCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BundesMessenger at every 5 weeks against OfficeCheck's every 3 months. BundesMessenger also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). 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

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

BundesMessenger ships an update every 5 weeks, OfficeCheck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BundesMessenger versus OfficeCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBundesMessengerOfficeCheck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBWI GmbHTino Bahr

In-app purchases

None

BundesMessenger

No in-app purchases

None

OfficeCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BundesMessenger free?
BundesMessenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OfficeCheck free?
OfficeCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BundesMessenger or OfficeCheck have ads?
Neither BundesMessenger nor OfficeCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BundesMessenger or OfficeCheck?
BundesMessenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and OfficeCheck every 3 months. Most recently, BundesMessenger was updated on October 14, 2026 and OfficeCheck on October 16, 2026.

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