# Alpmann eCards vs Semesterstarter App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Semesterstarter App at none against Alpmann eCards's 43. Alpmann eCards's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpmann eCards sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Semesterstarter App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alpmann eCards ships an update every 2 months, Semesterstarter App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpmann eCards | Semesterstarter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpmann Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/381083631) | [Lautlicht GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770452151) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpmann eCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpmann-ecards/id976490537)

This app allows you to access and study digital flashcards for law exams on your iPhone and iPad. It synchronizes with an online platform, lets you select categories, mark favorites, and track your learning progress. Study anytime, anywhere, and even follow friends' learning activities for motivation.

**Highlights:** Real-time synchronization with Repetico, Selectable study categories, Mark and study favorite flashcards, Edit flashcards within the app, Detailed learning progress overview, Search flashcards quickly, Track friends' learning activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 3/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fr. 04/2023 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fr. 01/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 02/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 01/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 2025 4. Quartal | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check 3-2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check 2-2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 2025 1. Q. | $0.99 | one-time |
| AS: RÜ Check Wh.-Fragen 4-2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RÜ Check Wh.-fragen 3/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AS: RÜ Check Wh.-Fr. 2024 2.Q | $0.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT 3 (GoA, Bereicherungsrecht) 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Familienrecht 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT 1 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT 2 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT 4 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT I 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Erbrecht 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Europarecht 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht AT 1 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht BT 3 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Strafrecht BT I 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Zivilprozessrecht 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| BGB AT 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Arbeitsrecht 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Handelsrecht 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Strafrecht BT2 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sachenrecht 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grundrechte 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grundrechte 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VwGO 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Arbeitsrecht 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Strafrecht BT I 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gesellschaftsrecht 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht AT 2 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Definitionen ÖffR 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Definitionen Strafrecht 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Definitionen Zivilrecht | $6.99 | one-time |
| Strafrecht AT 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Schuldrecht AT 2 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Paket: Definitionen | $17.99 | one-time |


### Semesterstarter App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semesterstarter-app/id6717587531)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpmann eCards free?

Alpmann eCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Semesterstarter App free?

Semesterstarter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Alpmann eCards or Semesterstarter App have ads?

Semesterstarter App shows ads; Alpmann eCards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alpmann eCards or Semesterstarter App?

Alpmann eCards ships an update every 2 months, and Semesterstarter App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alpmann eCards was updated on September 21, 2026 and Semesterstarter App on September 19, 2026.

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