# ByCS vs Selvaris

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ByCS at none against Selvaris's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selvaris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ByCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ByCS | Selvaris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Manage Now GmbH im Auftrag d. bay. Staatsregierung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847562750) | [Hellgeist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896731225) |

## What reviewers say

### ByCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bycs-messenger/id6446783774)

Secure and free communication for Bavarian schools, enabling quick information and file exchange. Features include voice calls, messages, location sharing, and flexible availability settings, all within a privacy-compliant environment.

**Highlights:** Privacy-compliant school communication, Secure user access, Voice calls and voice messages, Location sharing, Customizable availability times, Integration with ByCS-Drive, Create video conferences

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Selvaris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selvaris/id6774199770)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Selvaris Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ByCS free?

ByCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Selvaris free?

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

### Do ByCS or Selvaris have ads?

Neither ByCS nor Selvaris shows ads.

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