#insideHISTORY vs OLmE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#insideHISTORY
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Im Fokus der App steht die Zeit des Nationalsozialismus. Persönliche Schicksale von Verfolgung, Ermordung, Widerstand und Selbstermächtigung zeichnen ein Bild der Zeit des NS-Unrechts und deren Folgen. Die Geschichten reichen bis in die Gegenwart und fragen nach Kontinuitäten und Brüchen. Dabei ist es uns wichtig, Multiperspektivität zu erzeugen, indem die Erfahrungen der unterschiedlichen Opfergruppen hörbar werde
OLmE
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Would you like to explore the history of Emden and East Frisia right here and now? Are you interested in what used to happen here? Then come with us on a journey through time! With the OLmE app, we bring history to life. The East Frisian State Museum in Emden has combined modern technology with historical research through the OLmE app, creating a way to bring the history and stories of Emden and East Frisia to life right here on the ground. Now you can spontaneously, independently and at any time take (interactive) guided tours or walks to places where history actually unfolded, and in doing so get to know fascinating figures who helped shape that history and made a difference. Historical photographs and fascinating background information bring past eras to life. ZICKZACK – Emden’s Brick Expressionism 100 Years Ago Dark clinker bricks, sharp edges, shimmering surfaces and plenty of zigzag patterns – discover Brick Expressionism in Emden, visit selected buildings and get to know this era of upheaval better. Use the OLmE app to explore the traces of the 1920s and early 1930s and experience how the city of Emden itself becomes a museum. EmdenHistory Get to know Emden’s history better with EmdenHistory: join us on a walk, take a close look around, and explore the places. Can you see the traces of history, or has time perhaps already obscured them? The OLmE app makes history interactive, visible and tangible – right where you are at that very moment. On a variety of walking tours, discover the development of this seaport city, its significance as a centre of trade and culture, and the traces of its eventful past. App Content & Features - Current topics: ZICKZACK – Brick Expressionism 100 years ago EmdenHistory – The history of Emden through themed walks - The OLmE app is constantly being expanded with new topics and content - The app uses GPS to show places near you - Curated walks through the city of Emden, linked to biographies of the city’s historical figures - In-depth background information and historical imagery based on academic research - A growing collection of POIs (Points of Interest) as georeferenced locations A project of the East Frisian State Museum, Emden The content of the OLmE app is provided by the East Frisian State Museum in Emden. As one of the most important museums in north-west Germany, the museum preserves and promotes the cultural and regional history of East Frisia. The app extends the museum experience into the urban environment and invites users to discover Emden from a new historical perspective.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OLmE at daily against #insideHISTORY's every 5 months. #insideHISTORY's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
#insideHISTORY ships an update every 5 months, OLmE daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | #insideHISTORY | OLmE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bidigi e.V. Verein zur Foerderung partizipativer Bildung und Digitalisierung | berlinHistory e.V. |
In-app purchases
#insideHISTORY
No in-app purchases
OLmE
No in-app purchases









