ETH polybox vs Rflect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ETH polybox
This app provides secure online data storage and exchange for ETH Zurich members. It functions as a digital storage solution, offering 50 GB of space on campus servers to avoid external storage risks. Sync clients are available for easy access across devices.
- Secure online data storage
- Data exchange for ETH members
- 50 GB storage space
- Avoids external storage
- Sync clients for all OS
- ETH account required
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Note: To use this app an ETH Zurich account is required! The polybox service is used for online data storage and is a safe place for ETH members to exchange data with each other. The polybox service covers the following use case: «polybox – Use it as a logical memory stick – save your data on the ETH campus» As an internal service provider, the ITS System Services (SD) offers all ETH members the service «polybox.ethz.ch» with 50 GB of storage space on the ETH Zurich’s storage facilities. The data stored on the polybox servers are stored on the central storage facilities of the ETH Zurich. Using the service polybox avoids the usage of external (uncontrollable) storage. Sync Clients are provided for an efficient and easy use of the service polybox for all common operating systems (mobile as well as desktop). All ETH members have access to the polybox service. On the first login on «polybox.ethz.ch» with the ETH account, an account with 50 GB of storage is created automatically.
Rflect
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Rflect is reflection made simple, meaningful, and mobile. Designed for students, trusted by universities. In a fast-moving world, it’s easy to rush from task to task without pausing to think about what really matters. Rflect helps you slow down, connect with yourself, and make sense of your learning journey wherever you are. With the Rflect App, you can reflect anytime and anywhere: Create personal or guided reflections, create and monitor your learning goals and actions, and keep track of your progress directly from your phone. In class, on the train, or between moments that matter. Stay organised and focused with push notifications so you never miss a reflection or deadline. Key features: • Access your learning journey on the go • Create private reflections • Complete peer and self-assessments • Define learning goals and actions • Receive push notifications for deadlines • Track your progress over time • Safe, secure, and ad-free Please note that Rflect is available only to students whose university holds an active Rflect license. Learning journeys are created and managed by lecturers or program coordinators. If your university already uses Rflect, you will receive access directly through your lecturer. If you are a student or lecturer interested in bringing Rflect to your program, visit [www.rflect.ch](http://www.rflect.ch/) or contact [support@rflect.ch](mailto:support@rflect.ch) for ideas, demos, and partnership opportunities. Rflect makes personal development tangible. It helps lecturers integrate reflection and metacognitive skills into existing curricula without adding complexity while students gain awareness and direction. Launched in 2023, Rflect is already used by over 35 universities and 5’000 students across Europe. The future belongs to those who keep learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rflect at every 3 months against ETH polybox's every 6 months. Rflect also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ETH polybox ships an update every 6 months, Rflect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ETH polybox | Rflect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ETH Zurich | Rflect AG |
In-app purchases
ETH polybox
No in-app purchases
Rflect
No in-app purchases









