Oshpitzin vs Malerweg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oshpitzin
Explore the pre-Holocaust Jewish history of Oświęcim through augmented reality. This app virtually reconstructs vanished synagogues, schools, and stores, offering a personal connection to a rich past overshadowed by tragedy. It serves as a tribute to centuries of Jewish life in the town.
- Augmented reality historical reconstruction
- Virtual synagogues, schools, and stores
- Tribute to Jewish history
- Multiple language translations
- Museum and town exploration guide
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See the vanished Jewish world of synagogues, schools, stores, and places of daily life that existed in Oświęcim before the Holocaust, in the Augmented Reality. Before Auschwitz became the ultimate symbol of the Holocaust, it was just an ordinary Polish town known as Oświęcim. The majority of its citizens were Jewish. This beautiful guide to the Jewish Museum in Oświęcim and the traces of Jewish past in the town lets you make a personal connection to the vanished Jewish world of synagogues, schools, stores, and meeting places that existed before the Holocaust. Produced by the Auschwitz Jewish Center, this app is a tribute to over 400 years of Jewish history in Oświęcim which was overshadowed by the tragedy of Auschwitz and the Holocaust. This app includes also German, Hebrew and Polish translations. Oshpitzin. The Town known as Auschwitz was made possible through generous funding from the Consulate General of the German Federal Republic and the Dutch-Jewish Humanitarian Fund. * * * Oszpicin. Przewodnik po żydowskiej historii Oświęcimia Zobacz najciekawsze zabytki Muzeum Żydowskiego w Oświęcimiu oraz zwiedzaj ślady żydowskiej przeszłości w mieście, dzięki rozszerzonej rzeczywistości. Zanim Oświęcim stał się Auschwitz, miasto przez ponad 400 lat było domem dla społeczności żydowskiej. Tuż przed II wojną światową Żydzi stanowili ponad połowę jego mieszkańców. Aplikacja Oszpicin umożliwia poznanie tej niezwykłej historii w Muzeum Żydowskim oraz spacer śladami nieistniejących dziś synagog, fabryk i miejsc wspólnego dziedzictwa polsko-żydowskiego. W aplikacji treść jest dostępna także po angielsku, hebrajsku i niemiecku. Aplikacja powstała dzięki wsparciu Konsulatu Generalnego Niemieckiej Republiki Federalnej oraz holenderskiej fundacji The Dutch Jewish Humanitarian Fund.
Malerweg
Explore a renowned 116 km circular hiking route in Germany's Saxon Switzerland. Discover detailed maps, points of interest, and offline capabilities for an unforgettable journey through natural wonders and historic sites.
- Detailed hiking maps
- Points of interest (lodging, food, etc.)
- Offline map caching
- Trail Alarm for navigation
- Information on points of interest
- Multiple route options
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The Malerweg ("Painter’s Way") is a breathtaking 116 km circular hiking route winding through the spectacular landscapes of Saxon Switzerland, near the Czech border in eastern Germany. Known as one of the most scenic trails in the country, it follows in the footsteps of 18th and 19th-century painters and poets who were captivated by its dramatic beauty. - Walk across the iconic Bastei Bridge, perched high among sandstone spires - Climb to Königstein Fortress, one of Europe’s largest hilltop fortresses - Marvel at the towering cliffs and gorges of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Wander through peaceful forests, blooming meadows, and ancient rock formations - Discover picturesque villages, quiet valleys, and panoramic viewpoints at every turn Each stage of the Malerweg offers a unique experience — from awe-inspiring natural wonders to quiet moments of serenity. It’s a journey through time, art, and unspoiled nature, inviting every hiker to slow down and take in the unforgettable landscapes that inspired the Romantic era. Ready to hike one of the most beautifull hiking trails in Germany? Malerweg will take you through an incredible beautifull adventure inside National Park Saxon Switzerland, the home of With this app we provide you with all the information you need, always in your pocket. Malerweg has 2 different hiking routes : Malerweg - complete Malerweg (8 days) This hiking app provides the following features: - Detailed hiking maps - Points of interested (lodging, eating, tourism, nature, toilet etc) - Frequent updates - Detailed info about points of interests (direction, distance, image, opening hours, reviews, business status) - Trail Alarm, your hiking assistant that helps you get back on track if you make a wrong turn - Maps offline mode via caching. - App languages: English, Danish, German and Spanish. We hope you love this app as much as we have loved creating it. If you you have any comments, feel free to reach out to us via email.
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Verdict
Oshpitzin and Malerweg both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Malerweg's written reviews are positive against 40% of Oshpitzin's. Malerweg also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Oshpitzin's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Oshpitzin is free to download; Malerweg costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Oshpitzin against 5.0 for Malerweg. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Oshpitzin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Malerweg's.
Oshpitzin ships an update every 2 months, Malerweg every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oshpitzin | Malerweg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Auschwitz Jewish Center | Bad Rhino ApS |
Customer experience
Oshpitzin
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In-app purchases
Oshpitzin
No in-app purchases
Malerweg
No in-app purchases
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