# Stein vs Holste

The clearest difference is update cadence: Holste at every 12 months against Stein's every 40 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stein ships an update every 40 months, Holste every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stein | Holste |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verbandsgemeinde Hachenburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625636202) | [apicodo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169099711) |

## What reviewers say

### Stein

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stein-wingert/id1627253329)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Holste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holste/id6751050773)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stein free?

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

### Is Holste free?

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

### Do Stein or Holste have ads?

Neither Stein nor Holste shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stein or Holste?

Stein ships an update every 40 months, and Holste every 12 months. Most recently, Stein was updated on October 4, 2026 and Holste on October 14, 2026.

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