RUB Bib vs My WH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RUB Bib
Manage your university library account seamlessly. Authenticate for borrowing, payments, and services, and keep track of loans, fees, and reservations. Access and book university library courses and events directly from your device.
- Digital library card
- Borrow media
- Manage loans and fees
- Handle reservations
- View courses and events
- Book library courses
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With the app of the Ruhr-University library you can organize your everyday library life. It completely replaces your previous library card. You can use the app to authenticate yourself at the self-checkout machines or at the service counters in order to borrow media or use other services. If you have to pay a fee, you will also need the app to authenticate yourself at the automatic pay station. With the RUB Bib app you always have a complete overview of your library account. You can view your loans, as well as all fees incurred. You can also manage your reservations in the app. With the RUB-Bib-App you also have the entire range of courses and events offered by the University Library with you at all times and everywhere and you can book courses on various topics, such as compact basic courses on the university library, research training or introductory courses for various literature management programs.
My WH
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My WH accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. The app offers you everything you need to start every day well prepared, no matter if you have just started your studies or are already in your master's program. The app is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you 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, use public transport and take advantage of student discounts. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and be the first to know your new grades via push notification! Library: Never pay the late fee again! With โMy WHโ you always have an eye on the loan period of your books and you can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated setup necessary!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My WH at every 10 days against RUB Bib's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RUB Bib ships an update every 7 months, My WH every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUB Bib | My WH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum | UniNow GmbH |
In-app purchases
RUB Bib
No in-app purchases
My WH
No in-app purchases









