# eSquirrel vs öbv QuickMedia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: öbv QuickMedia at none against eSquirrel's 50. öbv QuickMedia also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). eSquirrel's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eSquirrel sells 50 one-off in-app purchases. öbv QuickMedia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSquirrel | öbv QuickMedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eSquirrel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/987611199) | [ProcSet Media Solutions Gesellschaft fur Softwareentwicklung und IT-Services mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102390774) |

## What reviewers say

### eSquirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esquirrel/id987611200)

This app offers a gamified learning experience for students and employees. It uses spaced repetition and quests to help users memorize information and prepare for exams or workplace training. Users can earn acorns and progress through levels by answering quiz questions correctly.

**Highlights:** Gamified learning with quests and acorns, Spaced repetition for long-term memory, Mobile-optimized quiz questions, Progress tracking and level progression, Ranking lists for competitive learning, Tailored learning materials for subjects and exams

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

**In-app purchases (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finanzielle Entscheidungen treffen | Free | one-time |
| eSquirrel in a nutshell | Free | one-time |
| Englisch Vocabulary for MORE!1 | Free | one-time |
| Digitale Grundbildung 1 | Free | one-time |
| LSL: Lebensmittelverschwendung | Free | one-time |
| Die Welt der Geometrie 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ausdrucksweisen des Glaubens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Religiöse Symbole und Bilder | $6.99 | one-time |
| Schreibfix 4 Lebendige Sprache | $12.99 | one-time |
| BioTOP 1 (öbv) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Durchstarten Mathematik 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starke Seiten Deutsch 1 (ÖBV) | $12.99 | one-time |
| einfach bio 1 (ÖBV) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Vitae 3 (Lemberger) | $12.99 | one-time |
| English Practice for MORE! 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| English Practice for MORE! 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| English Practice for MORE! 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Genial! Mathematik 4 B/M | $14.99 | one-time |
| English Practice for MORE! 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Break it Kids - Englisch lernen | $14.99 | one-time |
| MyNEWS - Digitale Themenplattform | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digitale Grundbildung 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Englisch Vocabulary for MORE!3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| big bang 3 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Physik verstehen 3 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| einfach bio 3 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Impuls Physik 3 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bildungs- & Berufsorientierung | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starke Seiten Deutsch 3 (ÖBV) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Genial! Mathematik 3 B/M | $14.99 | one-time |
| Genial! Deutsch 3 - Übungsteil | $14.99 | one-time |
| Englisch Vocabulary for MORE!2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| big bang 2 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Durchstarten Mathematik 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Physik verstehen 2 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Impuls Physik 2 (öbv) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starke Seiten Deutsch 2 (ÖBV) | $14.99 | one-time |
| einfach bio 2 (ÖBV) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Genial! Mathematik 2 B/M | $14.99 | one-time |
| Genial! Deutsch 2 - Übungsteil | $14.99 | one-time |
| DAS Mathematikbuch 2 - ÜT | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vitae 4 (Lemberger) | $14.99 | one-time |
| La Pratica Rende Perfetti 1 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Nouvelles Perspectives A1 6-9 | $22.99 | one-time |
| SPANISCH A1A2:Nuevas Perspect. | $22.99 | one-time |
| SPANISCH A2+:Nuevas Perspect. | $22.99 | one-time |
| Vitae 6 (Lemberger) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Visang Korean Intermediate 1 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Visang korean intermediate 2 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Innere Medizin (Herold) | $89.99 | one-time |


### öbv QuickMedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obv-quickmedia/id1532698073)

Scan textbook pages to access supplementary audio, video, text, and PDF materials. This app offers a simple, intuitive way to enhance learning for secondary school students, with no registration required.

**Highlights:** Scan textbook pages, Access supplementary materials, Download audio, video, and text, Intuitive user interface, No registration required, Offline media playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSquirrel free?

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

### Is öbv QuickMedia free?

öbv QuickMedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do eSquirrel or öbv QuickMedia have ads?

Neither eSquirrel nor öbv QuickMedia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSquirrel or öbv QuickMedia?

eSquirrel ships an update every 2 months, and öbv QuickMedia every 2 months. Most recently, eSquirrel was updated on September 7, 2026 and öbv QuickMedia on June 1, 2026.

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