# Professory vs Academic Student

The clearest difference is rating: Professory at 4.3 against Academic Student's 3.7. Professory also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 3). Academic Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Professory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Academic Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

Professory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Professory has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Professory | Academic Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academic-student/id6447504202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulaziz Alshamma](https://appshunter.io/developer/999762147) | [Ahmad Antar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681542215) |

## What reviewers say

### Professory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048)

This academic companion helps students make informed decisions about courses and professors through peer reviews. It also features a GPA calculator, a marketplace for used textbooks, and an AI assistant for academic inquiries.

**Highlights:** Rate professors and courses, GPA calculator, Used book marketplace, AI-powered academic assistant, University ratings and reviews, Social timeline for peers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Subscription (10KD) | $24.99 | per year |


### Academic Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academic-student/id6447504202)

This app connects students with expert teachers and institutions for a comprehensive learning experience. Access a vast library of courses, engage in live virtual classes, and download lecture notes. Stay organized with notifications and a personalized profile.

**Highlights:** Personalized student profile, Extensive course and lesson library, Organized learning structure, Zoom meeting integration, Downloadable PDF lecture notes, Notification center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Professory free?

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

### Is Academic Student free?

Academic Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Professory or Academic Student?

Professory is rated higher. Professory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Academic Student averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Professory or Academic Student have ads?

Professory shows ads; Academic Student does not.

### Which is updated more often, Professory or Academic Student?

Professory ships an update fortnightly, and Academic Student fortnightly. Most recently, Professory was updated on October 15, 2026 and Academic Student on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*