Oecher People vs Heimat Hamm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oecher People
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Dive into the world of Augmented Reality, where printed portraits of Aachen personalities come to life through the camera of your smartphone, and let yourself be taken on a journey by the stories and biographies of the "Oecher People." Experience the motivation of founders and developers firsthand, let yourself be captivated by researchers into the realm of science, and be inspired by Aachen merchants for the city center. To get the most out of the "Oecher People" app, please follow these simple steps: 1. download the app: Download the app to your mobile device. 2. select language: Select your preferred language from the available options. We want to make sure the app is easily accessible for everyone. 3. allow camera access: After successfully downloading the app, open it and allow access to the camera. This is crucial for scanning portraits for the exhibition. Almost done! 4. scan portraits: Start your discovery journey. Select the "Scan" icon in the app, point your camera at the portraits and see how the faces in the app tell their stories.
Heimat Hamm
Explore your city with augmented reality, bringing historical buildings and events to life. This app offers a flexible, self-paced discovery experience with interactive elements and a collectible game for added enjoyment. It's designed for all ages and accessibility needs.
- Augmented reality city exploration
- Historical building reconstructions
- Interactive event immersion
- Pedestrian navigation
- Virtual guide selection
- Collectible game with puzzles
- Audiodescription and Easy Language options
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Hast du Lust, unsere Stadt völlig neu zu entdecken? Dank Augmented Reality (AR) siehst du längst verschwundene Gebäude oder tauchst in die Ereignisse ein, die die Stadt geprägt haben. Ob du in Hamm aufgewachsen bist oder die Stadt gerade erst kennenlernst – die App bietet jedem neue Perspektiven auf bekannte Orte. Das Beste: Du bist völlig flexibel, unabhängig von Öffnungszeiten und bestimmst dein eigenes Tempo. Für Extra-Spaß sorgt unser Sammelspiel: Löse Rätsel, fülle deinen virtuellen Rucksack und schalte am Ende eine besondere Überraschung frei. HEIMAT HAMM führt dich von Station zur Station dank der Fußgänger-Navigation. Du kannst dir deinen virtuellen Guide aussuchen. Er begleitet dich und bringt seine ganz persönliche Sichtweise auf die Stadt und ihre Geschichte. HEIMAT HAMM ist barrierearm, für die ganze Familie geeignet. Der Rundgang ist auch in Audiodeskription und in Leichter Sprache zu erleben. HEIMAT HAMM macht Lust auf die Zukunft unserer Stadt. Bist du bereit für deine Entdeckungsreise?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Heimat Hamm at every 2 days against Oecher People's every 19 months. Heimat Hamm also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oecher People ships an update every 19 months, Heimat Hamm every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oecher People | Heimat Hamm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mazedia | Stadt Hamm |
In-app purchases
Oecher People
No in-app purchases
Heimat Hamm
No in-app purchases
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