Ersti App vs UBT App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ersti App
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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.
UBT App
This app helps students manage their university life, offering features for course booking, timetable organization, grade calculation, library management, and university email access. It integrates campus information and resources to streamline daily study routines.
- Course and sports course booking
- Timetable and appointment calendar
- Grade point average calculation
- Library book loan overview and renewal
- University email access
- Access to Moodle and canteen menus
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The UBT app accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - the UBT app offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, whether you have just started your degree programme or are already on your Master's degree. The UBT app 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 degree programme with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Course booking: Simply organise your (sports) courses on the web & in the app! Register, check in - no problem with the app. Calendar: It's best to start by organising your timetable with the UBT App Calendar. This gives 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 be the first to find out your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay late fees again! With the UBT 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, vouchers from the city of Bayreuth, cmlife, the canteen menu and other important university information. UBT App - an app from UniNow
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UBT App at weekly against Ersti App's every 6 months. UBT App 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 · 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.
Ersti App ships an update every 6 months, UBT App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ersti App | UBT App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hochschule fur angewandte Wissenschaften Hof | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
Ersti App
No in-app purchases
UBT App
No in-app purchases
