Comparison

Ersti App vs HS Coburg

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

Head to head
About

Ersti App

Features
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Starting with the new winter semester 2026, we offer all new students a freshman app ("Ersti App") as part of the introduction days. With our "Ersti App" you will receive all important information for the start of your studies at Hof University. With dates, events, and news you will always be up to date and will not miss any important event. You will find all relevant contact persons and can network with them directly. You will be informed about important new information via push notifications. The Ersti App was developed by students of the Mobile Computing course at Hof University.

About

HS Coburg

This app helps students manage their university life by providing access to their timetable, grades, library loans, and university emails. It also offers campus information like maps and canteen menus, integrating seamlessly into daily study routines.

Highlights
  • Timetable management
  • Grade tracking and average calculation
  • Library loan overview and renewal
  • University email access
  • Campus map and canteen menu
  • Moodle and mycampus integration
Features
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HS Coburg accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - HS Coburg 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. HS Coburg is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your everyday study life. 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: The best place to start is by managing your timetable with the HS Coburg calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Keep track of your grades and easily calculate your average. Library: Never pay late fees again! With HS Coburg 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 answer your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to Moodle, mycampus, the campus map, the canteen menu and other important university information. HS Coburg - an app from UniNow

Screenshots

Ersti App4 screens
HS Coburg4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HS Coburg at every 10 days against Ersti App's every 6 months. HS Coburg also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ersti App ships an update every 6 months, HS Coburg every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Ersti App versus HS Coburg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErsti AppHS Coburg
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHochschule fur angewandte Wissenschaften HofUniNow GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Ersti App

No in-app purchases

None

HS Coburg

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ersti App free?
Ersti App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HS Coburg free?
HS Coburg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ersti App or HS Coburg have ads?
Neither Ersti App nor HS Coburg shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ersti App or HS Coburg?
Ersti App ships an update every 6 months, and HS Coburg every 10 days. Most recently, Ersti App was updated on October 30, 2026 and HS Coburg on November 3, 2026.

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