Comparison

HWG vs STW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HWG

This app helps students manage their university life, offering a digital student ID, calendar for scheduling, grade tracking, library book management, and access to university emails and campus information.

Highlights
  • Digital student ID card
  • Timetable and appointment calendar
  • Grade tracking and average calculation
  • Library book loan management
  • University email access
  • Canteen menu and campus information
Features
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HWG-LU accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - HWG-LU offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. HWG-LU 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 studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Student ID card: Your digital ID card is always in your pocket so that you can use it to identify yourself and take advantage of student discounts. Calendar: The best way to start is to manage your timetable with the HWG-LU calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Keep track of your grades and easily calculate your average. Library: Never pay late fees again! With HWG-LU 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 answer your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to OLAT, the canteen menu and other important university information. HWG-LU - an app from UniNow

About

STW

Manage your digital ID and wallet with secure and effortless financial solutions. Transfer funds, check balances, and track expenses with ease. Enjoy fast, hassle-free transactions and real-time money transfers.

Highlights
  • Secure digital ID management
  • Fast and hassle-free payments
  • Add funds via multiple methods
  • Real-time money transfers
  • Expense tracking
  • Children's fund management
  • Secure onboarding
Features
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Your All-in-One Digital ID & Wallet with Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz! Manage your digital ID and wallet seamlessly with One Tap using the Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz App! Whether you need to transfer funds, check balances, or manage finances—Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz has you covered with secure and effortless solutions. MAIN FEATURES - Secure access with SECANDA ID Keep your digital identity safe access. - Make payments anytime with SECANDA PAY Enjoy fast and hassle-free transactions wherever you are. - Add funds to your account from anywhere Use multiple payment methods like Visa, Mastercard, SEPA, ... - Send and receive real-time transfers Share money instantly with other users by email or QR code. - Track your expenses with ease Stay control your finances clear and simple - Smooth onboarding Set up your account quickly for seamless access and payments. - Reclaim your funds efficiently Easy process of returning money. - Control children’s funds securely Manage funds and spending of your children. - Enjoy enhanced security on every tap Your data is always protected. ABOUT US Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz has been supporting students for many years with services that make academic life easier and more enjoyable. We provide affordable student housing, welcoming campus dining, financial assistance, and professional counseling. Our commitment is to promote equal opportunities and to enhance the quality of student life across Ludwigshafen, Landau, Germersheim, and Neustadt.

 FIND US
 Web: https://stw-vp.de
 Email: info@stw‑vp.de

Screenshots

HWG4 screens
STW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STW at 100% against HWG's 88%. HWG's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HWG ships an update weekly, STW fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HWG versus STW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHWGSTW
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniNow GmbHIntraKey technologies AG

Customer experience

HWG

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

STW

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HWG

No in-app purchases

None

STW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HWG free?
HWG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STW free?
STW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HWG or STW have ads?
Neither HWG nor STW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HWG or STW?
HWG ships an update weekly, and STW fortnightly. Most recently, HWG was updated on November 12, 2026 and STW on November 11, 2026.

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