RWTHApp vs meineUSB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RWTHApp
This app simplifies university life for students, staff, and visitors by providing access to calendars, course information, library accounts, and canteen menus. It also offers direct feedback options for lectures and information on university resources and jobs.
- Calendar and course viewing
- Canteen menu access
- Library account management
- Direct feedback to lecturers
- Information on jobs and university resources
- Study room search
Read full descriptionHide full description
The RWTHapp offers students, staff and visitors to RWTH Aachen a range of functions that make everyday life at the university easier. Whether it's your calendar, RWTHmoodle or the current canteen menu - you can use all of these conveniently via your mobile phone or tablet with the help of the RWTHapp. You can view your grades and courses, search for study rooms, manage your account at the university library, and interact with lecturers via direct feedback in lectures. The RWTHapp also offers information on student representatives, RWTH jobs, university sports and the International Office, as well as an introduction for first-year students.
meineUSB
Manage your library account digitally with this app. Use your phone as a library card, monitor loans and fees, and access your account information anytime. New features are regularly added to improve your library experience.
- Digital library card
- Track loans
- Monitor fees
- Account information access
- Continuous updates
Read full descriptionHide full description
"meineUSB" is your digital connection to the University and City Library of Cologne. Use your smartphone as a library card, keep track of loans and fees and enjoy the convenience of being able to access information about your account at any time. This app provides a simple overview of your library activities and will be continuously updated with new features to enhance your experience. Registration of new students via https://ausweis.ub.uni-koeln.de
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RWTHApp at 42% against meineUSB's 25%. meineUSB's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RWTHApp ships an update every 3 weeks, meineUSB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RWTHApp | meineUSB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RWTH Aachen University | Universität zu Köln |
Customer experience
RWTHApp
meineUSB
In-app purchases
RWTHApp
No in-app purchases
meineUSB
No in-app purchases
