ARD vs Muvac
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.
Muvac
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Thank you for installing the first version of our mobile app! At this stage, the app is focused on just one function: making it faster and easier to respond to substitute requests. With our new Substitute Search feature, ensembles can instantly check the availability of their guest players – no more long email threads or phone calls. Musicians receive a notification directly on their phone (plus an email, just in case). Please note: features like job searching, applications, profiles, and reviews are not yet available in the app. We'll be adding these gradually so that you can enjoy the full Muvac experience in your pocket! We're grateful to have you as an early adopter and appreciate your patience while we continue building. We're excited to develop something truly useful for musicians like you. – Team Muvac
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Muvac at every 2 months against ARD's every 8 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, Muvac every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARD | Muvac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 246 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Informations-Verarbeitungs-Zentrum | Muvac |
In-app purchases
ARD
No in-app purchases
Muvac
No in-app purchases
