ARD vs Nu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARD
This platform allows public broadcasters in Germany to securely sync and share files. Users with a valid account can upload data to encrypted servers and access it from anywhere. It facilitates collaboration and data sharing among authorized personnel.
- File synchronization
- Secure data sharing
- Encrypted connections
- Server-hosted storage
- Internet access to data
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ARD-ZDF-Box is a file sync and share platform for public broadcasters in Germany. A valid user account is required to access the service, please contact your broadcaster if you’d like to sign up. Your uploaded data will be saved on servers hosted by the IVZ. Afterwards you can share the data with other users or access it through the internet. All connections with the ARD-ZDF-Box are encrypted.
Nu
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Intelligent fleet management telemetry, lowering costs and increasing productivity. Understand how, when and where your cleaning fleet is operating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ARD at every 8 months against Nu's every 43 months. 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.
ARD ships an update every 8 months, Nu every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARD | Nu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 43 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 246 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Informations-Verarbeitungs-Zentrum | Toolsense GmbH |
In-app purchases
ARD
No in-app purchases
Nu
No in-app purchases
