Comparison

HM.edu App vs ByCS

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

Head to head
About

HM.edu App

This app helps students manage their university life by providing access to their schedule, grades, library loans, and university emails. It integrates campus information and tools to streamline daily study routines.

Highlights
  • Timetable management
  • Grade point average calculation
  • Library book loan tracking and renewal
  • University email access
  • Moodle integration
  • Campus map and canteen menu
Features
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HM App accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - HM App offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. HM App is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your everyday study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the HM App Calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and keep track of your performance. Library: Never pay late fees again! With the HM app, you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to Moodle, the campus map, the canteen menu and other important university information. HM App - an app from UniNow

About

ByCS

Secure and free communication for Bavarian schools, enabling quick information and file exchange. Features include voice calls, messages, location sharing, and flexible availability settings, all within a privacy-compliant environment.

Highlights
  • Privacy-compliant school communication
  • Secure user access
  • Voice calls and voice messages
  • Location sharing
  • Customizable availability times
  • Integration with ByCS-Drive
  • Create video conferences
Features
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ByCS-Messenger Chat, call, send files, and more (ByCS-ID required) Secure Communication for Bavarian Schools ByCS-Messenger is part of the BayernCloud Schule (ByCS) – the platform for digital learning, communication, and collaboration, provided securely and free of charge for all schools in Bavaria: www.bycs.de ByCS-Messenger offers fast and secure communication for everyday school life – equipped with all the features needed for the easy exchange of information and files. – Data protection-compliant communication in a school context – Access limited to a protected group of users – Usable on school-issued and private devices without disclosing personal data – Voice calls, voice messages, polls, and location sharing for efficient and versatile communication – Fine-grained settings for quiet hours and availability – Integration with ByCS-Drive for secure file transfers – Creation of a ByCS-ViKo (video conference) with just a few clicks – Simple and straightforward deletion of chat rooms – Notify your trusted contacts in case of emergencies – Share your availability status (online status) Whether at home or at school – the ByCS-Messenger app is with you anytime, anywhere. Download now and discover other ByCS-apps! ByCS-Drive and ByCS-ViKo are also available for download in the store. – Accessibility: https://www.bycs.de/rechtliche-dokumente/messenger/barrierefreiheit/index.html

Screenshots

HM.edu App4 screens
ByCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HM.edu App at every 2 weeks against ByCS's every 2 months. HM.edu App also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%). ByCS's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

HM.edu App ships an update every 2 weeks, ByCS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HM.edu App versus ByCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHM.edu AppByCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniNow GmbHManage Now GmbH im Auftrag d. bay. Staatsregierung

Customer experience

HM.edu App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

ByCS

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

HM.edu App

No in-app purchases

None

ByCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HM.edu App free?
HM.edu App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByCS free?
ByCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HM.edu App or ByCS have ads?
Neither HM.edu App nor ByCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HM.edu App or ByCS?
HM.edu App ships an update every 2 weeks, and ByCS every 2 months. Most recently, HM.edu App was updated on November 3, 2026 and ByCS on November 3, 2026.

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