# IT vs Der Komet

IT and Der Komet are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. IT sells 46 one-off in-app purchases and Der Komet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IT ships an update every 10 months, Der Komet every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IT | Der Komet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heinemann Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/538761744) | [Komet Druck- und Verlagshaus GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726374543) |

## What reviewers say

### IT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it-administrator-epaper/id538761741)

Access the leading magazine for system and network administration on your mobile device. Get practical workshops, tips, and in-depth reports in the original print layout, with a comfortable reading mode and offline access. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for a discounted rate.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine in original layout, Practical workshops and tips, Product reviews and reports, Comfortable reading mode, Offline access to issues, Full-text search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (46)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 05/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 06/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 07/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 08/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 09/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 10/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 11/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 12/23 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 01/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 02/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 03/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 04/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 04/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 05/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 06/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 07/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 02/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 03/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 01/26 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 11/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 12/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 10/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 09/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 08/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 07/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 06/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 05/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 04/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 03/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 01/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 02/25 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 12/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 11/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 10/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 09/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 08/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator Ausgabe 07/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 05/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Adminstrator Ausgabe 06/24 | $11.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH I/2023 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH II/2023 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH I/2026 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH II/2025 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH I/2025 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH II/2024 | $22.99 | one-time |
| IT-Administrator SH I/2024 | $22.99 | one-time |


### Der Komet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/der-komet/id6476296693)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freizeitparks 3 Monatsabo | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Freizeitparks 6 Monatsabo | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Der Komet 3 Monatsabo | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Freizeitparks 12 Monatsabo | $49.99 | per year |
| Der Komet 6 Monatsabo | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| DER KOMET 12 Monatsabo | $149.99 | per year |
| komet5829 | $3.99 | one-time |
| komet5824 | $3.99 | one-time |
| komet5832 | $3.99 | one-time |
| komet5831 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IT free?

IT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Der Komet free?

Der Komet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do IT or Der Komet have ads?

Neither IT nor Der Komet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IT or Der Komet?

IT ships an update every 10 months, and Der Komet every 9 months. Most recently, IT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Der Komet on October 7, 2026.

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